All Obituaries

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)...

Stephen Mannella, 53, of Cortland, Ohio, passed away at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at St. Joseph Health Center Emergency Room of natural causes. He was born April 21, 1966, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Nick A. and Gladys Marsico Mannella. Stephen was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was of the Catholic faith. He was employed by Penn-Ohio Cycle as a mechanic and enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles. Stephen is survived by a son, Stephen G. Mannella of Cortland,...

Rosa L. Bird, 79, of Niles, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital, with her family by her side. After years of sickness, she now has no pain, she went home and suffers no more. She was born Dec.11, 1939, in Clay County, W.Va. She was born the sixth child of Sebert and Reba Dorsey. Rosa was a member of the First Baptist Church of McDonald. She worked 15 years at a nursing home as a nurses’ aide. She enjoyed bowling and watching the...