All Obituaries

Victoria “Vicky” L. Swiger of Girard, Ohio and formerly Newton Falls, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at her residence.  On November 25, 1962 Donald and Janet (Miller) Lenhart welcomed the birth of their daughter in Warren Ohio. Vicky was a 1981 graduate of Newton Falls High School.  She was employed as a manager for Liberty Park Apartments for more than 15 years. In her spare time she enjoyed time with her cats, cooking, camping and...

Syble J. Ramsey, 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at University Hospital Portage Medical Center.  She was born on December 7, 1939 in Duck, WV, one of 18 children, the daughter of Glenville and Noni (Brown) Ramsey. Syble was employed as a machinist at HPL. In her spare time she enjoyed raising flowers but above all else she loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her daughters, grandchildren and great grandson. Cherished memories of Syble will be carried on by her...

John L. Fisher, Jr., 33, of Warren, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at his residence.  John was born on May 31, 1987 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of John L. and Patti (Woomer) Fisher, Sr. John graduated from Warren Harding in 2005. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and being outdoors, but above all else he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Cherished memories of John will be carried on by his parents, his wife Jill Culp, and brothers Michael Woomer of Las Vegas,...

William “Bill” Novotny, 94, of Newton Falls passed peacefully in Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 17, 1926 in Newton Falls, Ohio, the son of Andrew and Anna Gavulic Novotny. Bill was raised in Newton Falls and was a 1944 graduate of Newton Falls High School. Shortly after graduating, on August 19, 1944, Bill enlisted into the United States Navy.  He served on the USS LST- 1001 in the South Pacific...

Nancy Ann Chalfant, 58, of Diamond, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Summa Health Akron City.  On April 18, 1962 Donald and Barbara (Mordew) Chalfant welcomed the birth of their daughter in Ravenna. She was a 1980 graduate of Southeast High School. Nancy was employed by Elbex as a supervisor.  In her spare time she enjoyed spending time conversing with people over coffee, spending time with her cat Emily, her bird George and listening to Sylvia Jeneanne, Grandma...

Bill J. Douglass, 87, of Newton Falls, Ohio passed on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on October 31, 1933 in Sacramento, California, the only child of William Charles Douglass and Freda Lucille Bowman Douglass.  Following high school, he enlisted into the United States Air Force.  He was assigned with the Airways and Air Communication Squadron serving during the Korean Conflict.  After his honorable discharge, Bill was able to attend college under...

James J. Wolfe, 76, passed away following a brief illness on Monday, March 15, 2021 at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren. Jim was born July 9, 1944 in Warren, to Francis and Emma Wolfe. He was a 1962 graduate of Windham High School and attended Kent State University.  After being drafted into the Army, Jim was stationed at Camp Zama, Japan where he met and married his wife, Suzue.     Upon returning from Japan, Jim worked at the former Warren Tool until its closure in...

Robert Francis Bush, 75, of Leavittsbug, Ohio died an untimely death on March 5, 2021 at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center.  He was born on March 28, 1945.   Bob served his country in the Army and later worked as a General Foreman at Copperweld Steel. Bob was a devoted husband to Patrica for 57 years and their 2 daughters.  He was a truly deeply caring son to his mother and father and 8 siblings.  Loving to serve his community, Bob was elected as a...

Craig “Yogi” Vencel, 61, resident of Lakeland, Florida passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2021, while family vacationing in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was the son of Betty and John Vencel Sr., born on April 21, 1959. Yogi graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1977, was a lover and enthusiast of all sports and served his community with pride and honor. His community involvement began with being involved with the Newton Falls High School football team while in high school...

Kassandra Renee Raber, 20, of Newton Falls, Ohio passed on Friday, February 26, 2021 at her residence with loving family at her side.  Kassie was an angel on earth and now she is an angel in Heaven.   Kassi loved her country music, especially country singer, Luke Bryan and her dog, Charity.  She was an avid Cleveland Browns fan.  Cleveland Brown’s special team coach and Kassi’s “best friend”, Chris Tabor, always invited her to the Brown’s...