All Obituaries

William G. Scott, 64, of Cortland, Ohio, transitioned into his eternal home, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at his residence. He was born Nov. 17, 1958, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the son of James B. and Joyce Daugherty Scott. Bill was a member of the Bazetta Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher. Bill retired from General Motors after 41 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, looking for antiques, and most of all, spending time with his...

  Thomas M. Fell, 73, of Leavittsburg, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at his residence, with his loving family by his side. He was born September 21, 1949, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, the son of Gene K.and Helen C. “Ceil” Wermel Skirchin Fell. Thomas was of the Catholic faith and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked at Thomas Steel Corp. for 45 years in the Electrical Maintenance Dept., retiring in 2013. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion...

Jeffrey O. Reesman, 61, of Warren, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. He was born March 19, 1961, in Greenville, Pa., the son of Oran and Doreen Gustovich Reesman. Jeff was a member of the V.F.W. Post 2074 in Niles and was a cement mason, working out of the union hall for various construction companies, retiring after 30 years of service. Jeff was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan, avid pool player and enjoyed cooking, especially barbecuing on his...

David A. Whitacre, 75, of Warren, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. He was born September 9, 1947, in Bethesda, Ohio, the son of Mansel D. And Wavie Blake Whitacre Sr. David was a member of the Faith Baptist Church of Niles and served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. David is survived by his wife, Mary J. Marcella Whitacre, whom he married on January 10, 1972; two sons, David L. (Imogen) Whitacre of Niles...

Karen J. Creech Harrington, 64, of Vienna, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at her son’s residence with her loving family by her side. She was born June 10, 1958, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of John E. and Shirley Temple Sparks Creech. Karen was a loving and caring homemaker, who loved spending time with her family. Karen is survived by her husband, David Harrington, whom she married on December 14, 2000; her two sons, Jonathan (Lisa) Creech of Girard...

Dreama G. Pepe, 66, of Niles, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born February 19, 1956, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Rufus and Fronia Brown Boggs. Dreama was a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church on Deforest Rd. and was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School, Class of 1974. She worked for Kraftmaid Cabinets and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Dreama is survived by her son, Frank...

Angelo Frasca, 85, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, January 23, 2023. Born September 19, 1937 in Bagnoli Irpino, Italy, the son of the late Michele and Maria Pallante Frasca, Angelo arrived in the United States on the SS Andrea Doria in 1955 at the age of 17.. Angelo married the former Arlene Shiamone in 1963 and the couple would have two children. Angelo retired after 43 years from the only job he ever held, as a welder at Girard Machine but will be mostly remembered as a...

Sharon Lynn Vaughn, 64, of Sugarcreek, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at Community Health Care of Niles. She was born October 31, 1958, in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of Mel and Betty Stevens Street. Sharon was of the Baptist faith and was director of nursing for various hospitals and institutions. She was a die-hard Tennessee Titans football fan. Sharon is survived her mother, Betty Jean Jackson of Tennessee; her two sons, Brian Malachi (Amber) Hamilton of...

Barbara Lou Mathews, 79, of Warren, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born May 13, 1943, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Quinton and Ethel Paul (nee Roberts). She was raised in Huntington, WV; Cleveland, Ohio; and was a lifelong resident of Warren, Ohio. Barbara enjoyed listening to Elvis and watching religious programs. It was fitting that she left for heaven on Elvis’s birthday. In her final hours in the hospital...

Nicholas A. Mannella age 92 of Niles passed away Sunday January 8, 2023 at 11:58 a.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Liberty. Born April 21, 1930 in Niles, Ohio, he was the son of Angelo and Rose Vecchione Mannella. Nick was of the Catholic faith and proud of his Italian heritage. Nick was a 1948 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, where he was one of the outstanding basketball players of the ‘46, ‘47 Dragons basketball team that achieved some of the most winning seasons in...