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John E. Allison II 1952-2026

WARREN — John Edward Allison II, 73, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Washington Square Healthcare. He was born Sept. 1, 1952, in Warren, the son of John Edward Allison and Doris Pitcher Allison. John was a graduate of Howland High School. Following graduation, he joined the ...

Penny Charnas-Kotas 1962-2026

PATASKALA — Penny Charnas-Kotas, 63, formerly of Warren, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026. She was born Dec. 10, 1962, in Athens, Greece, the daughter of the late William and Kathy Ioannou Charnas. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N. High St., Columbus, with Fr. Savvas Mandeville as celebrant. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the cathedral. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Etna Cemetery. To share your memory of Penny or leave a condolence for the family, please ...

Gary M. Brian 1950-2026

NILES — Gary M. Brian, 75, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his residence. He was born Aug. 1, 1950, in Warren, the son of Andrew and Bernice Burrows Brian. Gary was a 1968 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1972 graduate of Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree in ...

Robert G. McDermott 1937-2026

SOUTHINGTON — Robert “Bob” G. McDermott, 89, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. He was born April 5, 1937, in Warren, the son of the late Charles J. McDermott and the late Virginia Rogers McDermott. Bob graduated from Leavittsburg High School in 1957 ...

Brandyn A. Edelman 1995-2026

NILES – It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brandyn A. Edelman, 31, who gained his wings and entered eternal flight on Saturday, June 13, 2026. As he crossed Heaven’s gates, he was welcomed with open arms by his beloved grandfather, Charles ...

Phoebe B. McCombs 1941-2026

WARREN — Phoebe Barbara McCombs, 84, formerly of Greene Township, entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 13, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 16, 1941, in Barnesville, the daughter of Austin Herman Jefferies and Ruth Coup Jefferies Barnes. A 1959 ...