All Obituaries

Patricia McMahon, 68, of Niles, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. She was born February 10, 1953, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Michael G. and Helen O’Brien McMahon Sr. Patricia was an active member of St. Stephen Church in Niles and worked for ITT Grinnel Corp. as a general foreman. She was a professional calligrapher and an avid animal lover, who volunteered to transfer animals for New Leaf on Life Rescue of Struthers. Patricia is survived...

Harry Monroe Cottrill, 68, of Niles, passed away Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center emergency room. He was born Feb. 21, 1953, in Gilmore County, W.Va., the son of Archie and Ruth Perkins Cottrill. Harry worked for the railroad as a laborer for 31 years before retiring. He enjoyed watching Westerns and wrestling on TV and playing cards and dominos. Harry is survived by three sons, Russell Cottrill of Niles, Meredith (Michelle) Cottrill of Warren and Travus...

Rocco Natoli, 94, formerly of Niles, passed away Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at Washington Square Nursing Center. He was also a previous resident of Shepherd of the Valley in Liberty. He was born March 11, 1927, in Niles, Ohio, the son of Sam and Anna (Raschilla) Natoli. Rocco was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles. He served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army in WWII. Rocco worked for Anchor Motor Freight as a fueler, retiring in 1987. He also worked for McDonald...

William A. Jones, 90, formerly of Niles, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren. He was born June 20, 1931, in Pricetown, Ohio, the son of David and Inez Abrams Jones. Bill, a graduate of Harding High School, Class of 1949, worked as a professional truckdriver for thirty-eight years driving for Consolidated Freightways, retiring in 1992. He served his Country as a Staff Sergeant in the artillery division during the Korean War. Bill was a member of...

Marjorie C. (Fisher) Brady, 52, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at her residence.  She was born August 21, 1969 in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Donald E. and Constance V. Russell Fisher. Margie as she was known to her family and friends was a graduate of Liberty high School, Class of 1987. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, going to the beach, spending time with her nieces and nephews and the companionship of her dog, Reggie. Margie is survived by her two...

Maureen S. Rindfuss, 78, of Niles, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. She was born July 14, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph and Helen Gildea Pallante. Maureen was a member of St. Stephen Church in Niles and was a dedicated teacher for 20 years at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Niles and for 10 years for the Niles City School system. She enjoyed playing cards, shopping and spending time with her grandchildren. Maureen...

Elaine L. Sloan, 82, of Warren, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. She was born July 1, 1939, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Orlan James and Ellen McGowan Sloan. Elaine was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Warren and retired in 1994 from Ohio Lamp. She enjoyed puzzles, reading, cards, bowling and her lunch date with her friends every week. She especially enjoyed traveling and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Elaine is survived...

Steven J. Dikun, 65 of Liberty, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren. He was born May 10, 1956, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Stephen and Stella Dikun. Steve was an accomplished guitar tech for artists such as ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, Little Feet, Phish, Warren Zevon, Black Crows, and Prince, just to name a few. After a distinguished and colorful career on the road, he settled in Burbank, California to live and work as the,...

Theresa C. Robbins, 91 of Niles passed away, Friday, September 24, 2021, at Ohio Living Lake Vista in Cortland, Ohio, surrounded by loving family. She was born February 19, 1930, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of William and Marie Schwinefus Carroll. Theresa was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles and worked at Packard Electric in Quality Control for 38 years. Theresa is survived by two sons, Jim (Maureen) Robbins of Niles; John (Joanne) Robbins of Michigan; a...

  Steve E. Bajtosh, 94, of Niles, formally from Anoka, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 26, 1927, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Steve and Anna Svorloh Bajtosh. Steve went to St. Matthias School and was an Eagle Scout as a boy. He was in the US Marine Corps for eight years, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He earned his Mechanical Engineering Degree at Wichita State University...