All Obituaries

David Lee Rigg, 44, of Warren, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on January 9, 1976 in Warren, the son of Gerald and Rose (Bradfield) Rigg. He was skilled at mechanical work and was self-employed. His hobbies were playing pool and darts, and attending and participating in demolition derbies. Cherished memories of David will be carried on by his father, Gerald, of Warren, sons Josh Rigg of CO, Coty Darnell of Leavittsburg, and Will Piatt of Newton...

With a beautiful sunrise on August 6, 2020, Madelene “Punky” Rose Henderson Kaliscak, 87, of Newton Falls, Ohio was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded at home by her loving family.   On March 6, 1933, in Beech Bottom, West Virginia, Robert Paul and Mary Alberta Geyer Henderson were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Madelene. In 1947, Madelene would meet the love of her life, John Kaliscak, while roller skating at Lake Milton Skating Rink. ...

Joanne M. Newcomb, 72, of Streetsboro, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on January 5, 1948 in Ravenna, the daughter of John and Anna (Hanni) Barkocy. Joanne was a 1966 graduate of Stow High School.  She worked at Kent State University for 33 years, retiring in 2002. On November 17, 1972 in Cuyahoga Falls, Joanne and James Newcomb were united in marriage.  Joanne served as church secretary and belonged to the Ladies Guild at the St. Mary...

Gary Berenics, 57, of Niles, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Health Center.  On January 20, 1963, in Warren, Robert and Olive (Johnson) Berenics welcomed the birth of their son Gary. After graduating high school he worked as a landscaper for numerous companies and was self-employed. Gary enjoyed landscaping and mechanical work in his spare time. Cherished memories of Gary will be carried on by his fiancé Beth Fair, sons Landon and Leeland Berenics, both...

Hyja Holestine passed away on August 3, 2020 after a prolonged battle with ovarian cancer.  Hyja will always be remembered for her lively energy and her fierce love of family.  She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, a doting grandmother, an active church member and a memorable friend to many. Hyja was born in Seoul, South Korea where she graduated college from Myongji University.  She came to the United States in 1963 and met her husband of 55 years, Doug, in El Paso,...

Josette M. “Jody” Roberts passed peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Hospice House in Poland with her husband by her side.  She was born on July 23, 1949 in Ravenna, Ohio, the daughter of Jerry and Julia Foti Lenarcic.  Jody was a 1967 graduate of Newton Falls High School.  She graduated cum laude from Kent State University in 1971, with her major in French and Spanish.  Jody began her career at Warren JFK in 1971 teaching Spanish.  It was while at...

Bessie L. Bosley, 84, of Newton Falls passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at  St. Joseph Health Center.  On September 21, 1935 in Valley Bend, WV, Oliver and  Florence Oxley welcomed the birth of their daughter. In Rawlings, WY David and Bessie were united in marriage in 1976. She was a homemaker who in her spare time enjoyed going to casinos. Cherished memories of Bessie will be carried on by her husband David, step son  Steven Bosley, daughters Lois Priddy, Donna...

JoAnn Griffith, age 87, formerly of Vienna, died Wednesday July 15, 2020.  She was born February 11, 1933 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Howard and Helen (Cratsley) Griffith.  JoAnn was a 1951 graduate of Vienna High School. She retired from the Small Insurance Agency, Austintown, Ohio.     JoAnn will always be remembered for her attentiveness to sending both birthday and anniversary cards to her family and the abundance of cookies she baked at...

Patricia Jayne Wilmoth, 60, of Newton Falls, Ohio passed on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.  She was born on October 13, 1959 in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Shirley Marsh Collins, Jr. Among her favorite hobbies were crafting and sewing with her grandchildren.  Patricia loved to spend time with her grandchildren and was a HUGE fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Browns. Memories of Patricia will be carried on by her...

    Mary Chaballa, 69, of Niles passed on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on April 26, 1951 in Jackson, Ohio the daughter of Lewis and Dora Denny Morgan.  Mary was a graduate of Elyria High School.   After high school, Mary would become a wife and homemaker, providing a loving home for her children.   She also was employed for many years as a medical office manager for Dr. Hunkus.   Mary was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh...