All Obituaries

Dianna L. Valoven Hatfield, 64, of Lisbon, Ohio, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.  Dianna was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 15, 1957, the daughter of the late Peter P. Valoven. She had been employed by Redex Industries of Salem, Ohio for many years. Dianna was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to spoil her grandchildren and loved to watch NASCAR. Dianna is survived by her brother, Robert “Bob” Valoven (Debbie Valoven) of Cleveland,...

John “Moke” W. Howes Jr., 65, of Windham, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. John was born on June 3, 1957 in Ravenna, Ohio, the son of John Howes Sr. and Mary Sue Ellison Howes. For 40 years of his life, John was a truck driver hauling cars across the country. John enjoyed fishing, The Dallas Cowboys, vintage cars and he loved spending time with his family. He was a devoted father, grandfather and husband.  John...

Jacqueline Bailey, 89, Garrettsville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Alpine House.  She was born on January 27, 1933 in Frozen Run, WV, the daughter of Homer and Greta (Lambert) King.  On August 14, 1951 in Arnoldsburg, WV, Jacqueline and Junior Bailey were united in marriage.  She attended Maplewood Christian Church.  Jacqueline was employed by Oak Rubber for more than 29 years. In her spare time she enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, flowers,...

Virginia L. White, 83, of Newton Falls, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at the Country Club Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was born on November 8, 1938 in Westlake, Ohio. Virginia was a graduate at Lorain Community College at Oberlin College with degrees in accounting. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, crocheting, crossword puzzles and watching baseball. Cherished memories will be carried on by her son William White of Newton Falls, daughters Ginny (Tim)...

Edwina M. Bell, 88, of Newton Falls, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. She was born on November 20, 1933 in Tuscarora , Pennsylvania, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Morsch. Edwina was a 1952 graduate of Newton Falls High School. She also graduated from Trumbull Business School and worked for Warren City Income Tax and the Ravenna Arsenal. After raising three children, she went to work for LaBrae Schools as a Title I Reading Aide for twenty years. After retiring, she...

Nick Howard Russo, 55, of Warren, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in Trumbull Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.  Nick was born on February 20, 1967 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Andy Russo, Sr. and Sue Lorrent Russo.  He graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1983.  Nick’s favorite pastimes were fishing and hunting and mostly spending time with his family. Nick found the love of his life with Mardale Fincham and spent...

David “Big Dave” Staton, 74, of Newton Falls, Ohio passed on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in Trumbull Regional Medical Center, in Warren, Ohio.  He was born on November 25, 1947 in Frenchburg, Kentucky, the son of Herman B. and Iva Staton.  David was a graduate of Newton Falls High School. He proudly and honorably served in the United State Army from August 17, 1967 to August 15, 1969.  Serving during the Vietnam War, David was awarded the Vietnam Service...

Eloise Lucille McCauley, 83, was called home to her final resting place on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Eloise was born on February 27, 1939 in Wallace, West Virginia to Berlin and Mayme Dye. Eloise married the love of her life, Ernest “Bob” in 1973. The two of them spent many years together enjoying their family until Ernest passed away in 1998. Eloise was a member of Faith Evangelical Church in Garrettsville for many years, where she was also employed. Eloise loved spending time...

Kenneth S. Shields, 77, of Newton Falls, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge.  Ken was born in Pennsboro, WV, the son of Fred and Mildred (Ankrom) Shields on January 11, 1945. Ken attended Newton Falls First Church of God. He was employed for 37 years at Republic Steel as a crane follower. Ken and Martha Billock were united in marriage at St. Joseph Church on June 26, 1971. In his spare time Ken enjoyed drawing, walking and attending...

Edward Millich, 88, of Lake Milton, passed away peacefully August 27, 2022, while in hospice care. Many of his family were close and nearby. Ed was born on November 7, 1933, to the late Lazo Millich and Anna Tirpak Millich in Campbell, Ohio, where he attended Campbell Schools. The day after he graduated high school, he started working in the heating, roofing and sheet metal industry for a small family, business. He was there for many years. He also worked at a local warehouse as a truck...