All Obituaries

Johnny Ray Crockett, 64, of Niles, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 2, 1958, in Warren, Ohio, and was raised by his paternal grandparents, Claude E. and Desi Crockett. Johnny was a horse trainer for several horse racing stables in West Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Lou Thornsberry Crockett, his son, John Dalton Crockett of Virginia; a daughter, Amanda Rae (Nick) Rowe of Virginia; a brother, David Crockett of Virginia;...

Ronald Eugene Weimer, 79, of Niles, passed away Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 at Hospice House in Poland. He was born Jan. 3, 1943 in Youngstown, the son of Eugene and Patricia Parks Weimer. Ron was a graduate of Mineral Ridge High School, class of 1960 and earned his BA degree from Youngstown State University. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Girard. He worked for Packard Electric for 36 years as a machine operator, retiring in 1999 and also worked as a salesman for Sears...

David Eugene Russell Sr., 66, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born Sept. 22, 1956, in Saxton, Pa., to Harold and Mary Dean Russell. David worked as a carpenter for Rumar Construction. Survivors include a son, David Eugene Russell Jr. of Niles; two daughters, Elizabeth Everman of Niles and Sarah Jane Russell; a brother, Charles Miller of Woodsburgh, Pa.; five sisters, Dollie Dodson of Niles, Bonnie (Gary) Fanus of Elizabethtown, Pa., Devena (Phil)...

Curtis Gale Palmer, 70, of McDonald, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. He was born April 28, 1952, in Tampa, Florida, the son of Jack G. and Vivan I. Mappin Palmer. Curtis was a member of the First Baptist Church of McDonald and finished out his ministry attending Warren Baptist Temple. His ministry touched many hearts as he loved the Lord and wanted to share the gospel to all.  Curtis was a meat cutter for Kash-N-Carry...

Franklin H. Drummond Sr., 56, of Warren, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. He was born August 20, 1966, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Franklin Lee and Delphia Peters Drummond. Franklin was a steel worker for Alliance Tubular Products. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing poker. Franklin is survived by his son, Franklin H. Drummond Jr. of Warren; two daughters, Lisa Drummond of Girard and Jennifer Drummond of Warren; three brothers, John...

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Robert J. Lutsky, born in Niles on March 10, 1931, and at the age of 91, passed away peacefully following kidney failure, with his family by his side, on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. Robert was a graduate of Boston University in 1954, after which he served in the military during the Korean War. He then began his career at Republic Steel in Youngstown, in the public relations department. He then went on to run the public relations department of General Dynamics in...

John B. Scarnecchia Jr., 92 of Niles, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren surrounded by family. He was born July 3, 1930 in Niles, the son of John B., Sr. and Angelica (Mary) DeChristofaro Scarnecchia. John was a 1948 graduate of Niles McKinley High School where he excelled in sports. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he continued his love for sports by running track while serving his country. John enjoyed gardening and watching sports...

Andrew L. Cunningham, of Fowler, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at his residence. He was born October 14, 1987 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Kenneth and Cathy Pascarella Cunningham. Andrew was a member of Pleasant Valley Christian Church and was a machine operator for KCA Paving. He enjoyed four wheeling, his work and most of all, his seven children, whom he was devoted to. He lived every day to be a better man for his children and never gave up.  Andrew is survived by his wife,...

John A. Bloomis, 65, of Niles, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, of natural causes. He was born November 14, 1956, in Warren, Ohio, the son of William and Anna Tirlea Bloomis. John was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School, Class of 1974 and worked in the construction field. He enjoyed repairing jewelry. John is survived by two brothers, Jim Bloomis of Niles and Richard (Mary) Bloomis of Canon City, Colorado; two sisters, Mary Jane (John) Cullivan of Niles and Sally (Art)...

Maurice S. "Moo-Moo" Guarino, 84, of Niles, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Health Center Youngstown. He was born December 5, 1937, in Warren, Ohio, the son of John S. and Josephine Villio Guarino. Maurice, known to his family and friends as "Moo-Moo," was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School and earned a bachelor degree in business from Youngstown...