All Obituaries

Teresa Loveless, 64, of Niles, passed away at 7:02 p.m., Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. She was born February 9, 1956, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, the daughter of Ray and Nettie Porter Catron. Teresa treasured the time that she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Teresa is survived by her husband, Ronald “Pete” Loveless, whom she married on August 27, 2001, two daughters, Shannon (Pat) Gattis of Winston Salem, North Carolina, Angie...

Heather A. Bako, 40, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, after a short illness. She was born December 31, 1979, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of David Berensci and Karen Bako. A lifelong area resident, Heather attended Niles McKinley High School and was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles. Heather is survived by a son, Zian Bako, a daughter, Maleigha Bako, both at home, two sisters, Alissa (Lester) Cox of...

Peggy (Meeks) Watkins, 73, of Niles, passed away at 8:18 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna, Ohio. She was born December 22, 1946, in East Liverpool, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Agnes Mort Meeks. Peggy lived most of her life in Niles, Ohio. She was a 1964 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree at KSU, where she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. She received her Master’s Degree in Clinical...

Christina M. Mazzella, 45, of Girard, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020, at her residence of natural causes. She was born July 21, 1974, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Donald and Debra Winans Mazzella. Christina was employed by Door Dash. She is survived by her wife, Trisha A. Brenner Mazzella, whom she married on January 19,2018, her parents, a brother, Ryan (Carly) Mazzella of Nebraska, a sister, Rebecca Mazzella of Fla., her nieces and nephews, Faith Gregory, Briannah Gregory,...

Melissa R. Flanigan, 44, of Niles, died Monday, January 20, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital Youngstown, after a brief illness. She was born November 4, 1975, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of John E. and Sherrie Jones Flanigan. Melissa was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School and attended the Pleasant Valley Christian Church. She worked as a nurse’s aide at nursing homes. She is survived by two sons, Brandon Flanigan of Warren, Cameron Stevens of Orwell, a daughter, Taylor...

Joseph A. Constantino, 82, of Niles, departed this world peacefully surrounded by his family at 10:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 12  at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born Jan. 31, 1937 in Niles, the son of Elmer and Sylvia Liberatore Constantino. Joseph honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was retired from Trumbull County Engineers after many years of service. Joseph was a member of St. Stephen Church. He enjoyed casino trips with his wife, his...

Maxine Mullins, 83, of Niles, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Regency Trumbull Memorial Hospital Warren, with her loving family by her side. She was born June 6, 1936, in Ashland, Kentucky, the daughter of Charles and Clara Yeats Whitt. Maxine was a member of the Evening Light Apostolic Church of Niles. She enjoyed reading her Bible, was a avid thrift store shopper and loved her Old Country Gospel music station on google. She was a compassionate caregiver to others and enjoyed...

Nicholas A. Bako, 65, formerly of Niles, died Saturday, December 27, 2019, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital Youngstown. He was born March 20, 1954, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Edward and Esther DeMeglio Bako. Nick was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School, Class of 1972. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles and enjoyed fishing and watching sports. He worked at McDonald Steel as a labor foreman. Nick is survived by a sister, Susan (Ed) Lawrence of Cortland,...

Gail Ann Biamonte, 68, of Niles, was called home Friday, December 27, 2019, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital after her long battle with cancer. She was born April 14, 1951, in Warren, the daughter of Thomas and Stella Jorza DiCintio. A lifelong area resident, Gail was a 1969 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. She retired from General Electric as a press operator after forty years of service. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles. She enjoyed crocheting,...

Edward “Ed” Schultz, 53, passed to the other side unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at his home. Born April 29, 1966 in Warren, he was the son of RoseMarie and Thomas Schultz. After Ed graduated from Warren Western Reserve in 1984, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He made his home in Atlanta, Ga., where he was an artist/faux finisher/interior designer before returning to the area to care for an elderly aunt. Survivors include his sister Cynthia Schultz and Tyler Bird (nephew)...