All Obituaries

Eric J. Hamler, 53, of Warren, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at his residence.  He was born the son of James and Maryann (Stiener) Hamler on September 26, 1965 in Clarion, PA. Eric was a 1985 graduate Champion High School. His last employment was Atlas Cold Storage as a tow motor operator. He enjoyed reading and studying the Bible.  He loved animals, was very kind hearted and was always doing good deeds.  Eric collected M&M figurines. Cherished memories of...

Virginia Robinson, 89, formerly of Newton Falls passed away in Florida, on Sunday, August 25, 2019.  Virginia was born on September 25, 1929 in Denmark, Ohio, the daughter of Vern and Udora Bowers Nelson. She was employed as a nurse’s aide at Colvin Nursing Home for 29 years.  Virginia attended the Newton Falls First Baptist Church.  She was a member of Chatter Chicks. Cherished memories of Virginia will be carried on by her sons Ray (Kay) and Robert Robinson both of...

        Rita Gail Totta, 94, of Newton Falls, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus.  She was born in Charleroi, PA on January 28, 1925, the daughter of Walter J. and Viola M. (Greenawalt) Gwyer. Rita was a Newton Falls resident since 1938, graduating from Newton Falls High School in 1943. Rita married Andrew “Andy” Totta on November 28, 1953.  Andy preceded her in death on October 18, 2005. Rita...

      The staff at the Bernard P. Borowski Memorial Home are making arrangements with the family.                     .

  Donald L. Rockenfelder, 69, of Lake Milton, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on October 24, 1949 in Warren, the son of Paul and Frances Marie (Koenig) Rockenfelder. He was employed as a tool and die maker for Falls Sheet and Tube. His hobbies included fishing, doing yard work and playing Poker and Keno. Cherished memories of Donald will be carried on by his friends and caregivers Larry and Linda Moran of Newton Falls, nieces April Davis of...

Marion “Molly” Schafer, 92, a long-time resident of Newton Falls, died Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Ohio Living Lake Vista in Cortland, Ohio. Born in 1927 in San Francisco, California, Molly moved to Northeastern Ohio in 1944 and settled in Newton Falls in 1968.  As a single parent, Molly held many jobs before obtaining her final job as a custodian at the Newton Falls High School, where she worked until her retirement.  She was loved by many generations of students...

Phyllis J. Simpson -age 82- of Windham, Ohio, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, September 29, 2019 after a prolonged illness. She was born on January 11, 1937 in Troy Township, Ohio, the daughter of Clarence Arthur and Charlotte Alma Bailey Dyson. Phyllis was known for her unquestionable and never ending dedication and generosity to her family and friends.  She lived the life of a devoted wife, mother and homemaker.  She took every opportunity to help others in...

Dora Virginia Pierson, 86, of Newton Falls, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the TMH Regional Medical Center.  She was born on February 23, 1933 in Cameron, West Virginia, the daughter of Wiley E. and Alvena M. (Sidell) Lemasters. Dora married the late Kenneth L. Pierson, Sr. on May 31, 1952. She was a homemaker that lived in Newton Falls for more than 56 years, and attended the Church of God in Leavittsburg where she was involved in many church...

James M. Hammond, Sr., 77, of Newton Falls and formerly of Lorain, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at St. Joseph Healthcare Center.  He was born on September 6, 1942 in Philippi, WV, the son Lawrence and Nancy (Griffith) Hammond. He was employed by and retired from US Steel in Lorain.  In his spare time he enjoyed working on vehicles, and singing.  He had a wonderful tenor voice.  He was united in marriage with Katherine Murphy and they spent 48 loving years...

Delmar J. Howes, 84, passed peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Warren, Ohio.  He was born on April 17, 1935 in French Creek, West Virginia, the son of Clyde and Stella Tenney Howes.  He had been a resident of the Newton Falls area for over fifty five years.    On December 27, 1955, Delmar married his high school sweetheart, Marbie Jean Helmick.   Delmar served honorably in the United States Air Force from June 6, 1955 to June 5, 1959.   He had...