All Obituaries

Connie Mae (Edmondson) Hale, 86, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at home in Niles, Ohio, in the care of loved ones. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Hale, and two sons, Harold R. Hale, Jr., and William (Loretta) Hale; three grandchildren, Aubrey (Dante) Abbas, Paije (Bruce) Hostetter and Braley (Murphy) Miller; one great-grandchild, Elia Mae Abbas; two sisters, Martha Sue (Allen) Redding and Judy Blankenship; as well as her sister-in-law, Katie Edmondson; and many dear...

Mary C. Dalson, 82, of Howland, Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was born August 21, 1939, in Niles, Ohio, the daughter of Wilbur and Flora Cox Tackett. Mary was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was a devoted and loving homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, loved all animals and spending time with her family. Mary is survived by her daughter, Pamela (James) Profato of Niles; a son, Rick W. Dalson of Brookfield; a step-sister, Betty Kemp; and two nieces,...

John Wayne Creech, 59, of Niles, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, at Hospice House in Poland. He was born December 13, 1962, in Warren, Ohio, the son of John E. and Shirley T. Sparks Creech. John was a good hearted man, who helped out anyone in need. He enjoyed the company of his family and friends, liked working on his trucks, cars, and lawn mowers, fishing and his dog, Hustler. John is survived by his brother, Shawn Creech of Niles; sisters, Kathy Jones of Clearwater, Fla., Karen...

Hugo P. "Duke" Maddamma, 90 years, of Niles passed away surrounded by love at the Cleveland Clinic on July 18, 2022, following a short illness. He was born on April 18, 1932, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Luciano and Angeline Maddamma. Duke was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles. He was a proud and dedicated veteran of the United States Air Force serving his country during the Korean War. Duke was a member of the American Legion post 106 in Niles, Ohio....

Karen A. Vaughn, 69, of Niles, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Continuing Healthcare of Niles. She was born June 16, 1953, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Raymond Gordon Vaughn and Catherine Evelyn La Cerva Vaughn. Karen was a graduate of Ohio University with an Associate Degree in Mental Health Technology. She trained in Chinese martial arts nationally and internationally under numerous highly skilled and well known masters, Tian Shan Pai Disciple. Karen was the first American...

Audrey Michaels, 85, of Niles, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Health Center Youngstown.. She was born April 7, 1937, in Niles, Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Helen Leos James Sr. Audrey was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School. She worked at Packard Electric and enjoyed working with Beatitude House and as a foster grandparent. Audrey is survived by her daughter, Alethea Michaels of Cortland; a brother, Angelo James of Niles; a sister, Millie Hutton of...

Robert L. Shipley Jr., 77, of Struthers, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. He was born November 14, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Robert L. and Martha L. Munholand Shipley Sr. Robert was a graduate of Struthers High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Westinghouse Nuclear Division. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends, was a huge fan of the Cleveland Indians and the Ohio State Buckeyes and was an avid...

John R. Bianco, 65, formerly of Niles, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital Downtown. He was born March 11, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of John and Rosemary Pastore Bianco. John was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles and was an assembler at Fairhaven Workshop for many years. He enjoyed playing cards and watching movies. John is survived by his brother, Anthony Bianco; his aunt, Elizabeth Pastore Jones; two cousins, Diane...

Lester K. Cox, 47, of Liberty, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital Downtown of natural causes. He was born December 6, 1974, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of William and Monica Miller Cox. Lester was of the Baptist faith and worked as a union carpenter for various area construction companies. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. Lester is survived by his wife, Lisa Bako Cox, whom he married on June 14, 1997; four...

Brian K. Holbrook, 44, of Mineral Ridge, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022, at his brother’s residence. He was born January 14, 1978, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Claude E. and Divetta Coleman Holbrook. Brian enjoyed playing his guitar, playing poker, motorcycles, computers and was a history buff. Brian is survived by two daughters, Chantel (Jonathan) Creed and Breanna Holbrook; his mother and step-father, Divetta and Don Shipman; two brothers, Claude E. Holbrook II...