All Obituaries

Warren – Dimitrios “Taki” “Jim” Mantos, 78, of Warren passed away on Friday morning, May 22, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on January 11, 1948 in Rodolivos Serres, Greece. Where he went to school and played on the village soccer team and graduated high school top of his class. He then went to Thessaloniki and earned a technical degree in chemistry and then he went on to serve in the Greek Army. After his service, Jim moved with his parents ...

Champion – Martin Jerome “Marty” “Jerry” Letscher, 84, of Champion passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 surrounded by his family. Martin was born on September 23, 1941 in Sharon, PA. He attended St. Mary’s High School in Warren and went on to have an extensive career in manufacturing, retiring as a tow motor driver at Delphi Packard. Outside of work, Martin’s number one hobby was travelling the country with his wife, Beverly. They attended ...

Warren - Allen Joseph Seman, 77, passed away on May 1, 2026 in St. Petersburg, FL. Allen was born on December 26, 1948 in Warren, OH, a son of the late Joseph A. and Margaret (Zeaken) Seman. He grew up and lived in the Warren area his entire life. He was a 1967 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and went on to receive a bachelor of Engineering degree from Youngstown State University. Allen worked T Lynn, Kittiger and Noble Engineering Firm for several years before his 32 plus years ...

Warren - There are people who move through the world making it better just by being in it. Guy William Costello was one of those people. Guy, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, teacher, coach, and friend to all who knew him, passed away surrounded by family on May 13, 2026, and those who love him felt his loss immediately. He fought a courageous four-year battle with ALS with the same strength he brought to everything else in his life. Guy lived as he loved, with his whole heart, ...

Warren – Harry D. Ludeman, of  Howland,  passed away on his 98th birthday,  Saturday morning, May 9, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital after a short illness. Harry  graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Catholic University in Washington D.C. and had a successful career, retiring from the Mitre Corporation in Fairfax, VA. Harry loved to travel. Whether it was for business or for pleasure with his loving wife, Helen, whom he ...

Howland – Mary Jane Paloski, 79, of Howland, OH passed away peacefully at home in the comforting care of hospice on Sunday morning, May 3, 2026 in the presence of her loving family. Mary Jane was born on December 3, 1946 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late John F. and Jane L. (Morrison) Brady. Mary Jane was a 1964 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. She went on to perform a variety of administrative duties for Hynes Industries, retiring in 2008 after more than 40 years of ...

Mineral Ridge – Donna Lee DeToro, 72, of Mineral Ridge and formerly of Brookfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, May 6, 2026 at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge. Donna Lee was born on September 21, 1953 in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late Donald and Rose (Soletro) Pissini. Donna Lee was a 1971 graduate of Girard High School and went on to attend St. Elizabeth’s Nursing School. Donna Lee cherished her family and treasured time spent with those she loved and ...

Warren – Nicholas “Nick” Sostaric, 97, of Warren passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026 at Antonine Village in North Jackson. Nick was born on April 2, 1929 in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Nicholas and Anna (Herman) Sostaric. He was a graduate of Liberty High School and then drafted into the United States Army. Upon returning home, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University and began teaching first in Vermillion and then ...

Samuel Thomas Weeks, 41, of Champion, OH entered into eternal rest on April 29th, 2026 surround by family. Sam loved life deeply. Though he faced physical challenges, they never defined his spirit. He met life with strength, determination, and quiet courage, always striving to live as fully and independently as possible. Sam’s childhood was filled with great memories, many of which can be recalled by his sisters. Sam approached school and college with resilience. He began his studies ...

WARREN - Valerie C. Kalas, 67, died peacefully Friday, April 17, 2026 at White Oak Healthcare after an extended illness.  Valerie was born October 13, 1958, in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Victore and Margaret Novak Roscoe.  She studied graphic design and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Youngstown State University, where she graduated Magna cum laude.  Valerie worked many years for Sparkle Market as a meat wrapper until retiring.  She loved being ...