All Obituaries

James T. Waller, 55, of Warren, Ohio passed on Saturday, September 11, 2021 in Trumbull Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on May 6, 1966, the son of Marilyn Allen Grounds and Charles Waller.  Jimmy graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1984.  He had been employed at REM Electronics, relocated to Eaton Corporation, Raleigh N.C., then joined DNA in Raleigh N.C. which then moved him to Texas.  In Texas, he was employed as a Regional Sales...

Ryan Lee Grunder, 39, of Warren, passed away on the morning of Saturday, September 4th, 2021. Ryan was born March 22nd, 1982, in Warren, the son of Randal Grunder and Linda Grunder. He was a graduate of Newton Falls High School, playing football and basketball all four years of high school career.  Ryan worked as an employee at First Choice Roofing, as well as D&M Construction. Ryan’s hobbies included going fast, eating snacks, and spending time with his family. ...

Larry E. Moran, 48, of Berlin Center, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021, at his residence.  He was born on June 14, 1973 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Larry L. and Linda (Spencer) Moran. After graduating from high school he was employed as a tree cutter for Tarzan Tree Service.  In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and working on autos and motor cycles. Larry was affiliated with Lakeview Assembly of God Church in Lake Milton. Cherished memories of Larry will be carried on...

Harold “Hal” D. Keefner, 91, of Warren passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by family after a brief illness. He was born on September 14, 1929, the son of Ralph and Mary (Doutt) Keefner in Southington, the youngest of six children. Harold was a 1947 graduate of Howland High School.  His first job was as a caddy at Old Avalon Golf Course and that started his passion for golf.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War...

Lorraine R. Banyas, 78, of Warren, formerly Newton Falls, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at her residence.  She was born in Homestead, PA on October 13, 1942, the daughter of Thomas and Nora (Guest) Zivic. She was united in marriage with Thomas Banyas, Sr on January 13, 1962. Lorraine was a member of the Believer’s Christian Church. She was an artist, wrote poetry, gardened, and enjoyed her grandchildren above all else.  Cherished memories of Lorraine will be...

Carol S. King, 75, of Newton Falls, passed away on Wednesday August 25, 2021 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center.  She was born on April 26, 1946 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Andrew and Sue (Petricko) King.  She was a 1964 graduate of Newton Falls High School. Carol worked at ITT Grinell and later she worked at Delphi Packard from which she retired. She was a parishioner of St. Mary and St. Joseph Church. In her spare time she enjoyed shopping and bargain hunting but above...

Dorothy Lee Cooke, 92, of Newton Falls, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. Born in Sherrard, West Virginia on July 19, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Alberta (Robinson) Murphy. Dorothy was involved in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Newton Falls VFW (Past President), Pythian Sisters, Rebekahs (Past Noble Grand), Trumbull County VFW (8th District Past President), and she was a charter member of the Messiah Lutheran Church and the Women’s Church Circle.   Dorothy...

Anthony J. Shields, age 93, passed away on August 25, 2021. He was born February 14, 1928, in Newton Falls, Ohio, to Anthony and Helen (Sindledecker) Shields. He was united in marriage to Irma Jean Gillespie on September 10, 1949. Anthony (Tony) was a long-time resident of Austintown, Ohio. Anthony proudly served in the United States Navy during the end of WWII. After retiring from ITT Grinnel and Wean, he relocated with his wife to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and the past year has resided...

Frances E. Palo, 73, of Middlefield and formerly of Braceville, passed away on Saturday, August 14 at her residence.  She was born on October 8, 1947 in Berlin Center, Ohio, the Okey and Frances Logan Jewell. She was employed as an STNA at Briar Hill Health Care Residence. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, fishing, canning, baking and she loved being outdoors.  Above all else she loved spending time with family. Cherished memories of Frances will be carried on by sons...

Edward “Ed” Carr, 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at home surrounded by his family after a seven month battle with cancer. He was born on December 4, 1953 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of Beverly Clutter Carr. He moved to Newton Falls in 1965 and lived the rest of his life there. Upon graduating in 1971 from Newton Falls, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving a tour of duty in Vietnam as a Radioman, stationed on the heavy cruiser USS Newport...