All Obituaries

Wendy F. Bobbitt, 54, of Warren, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Community Skilled Nursing Centre.  She was born November 20, 1963 in Long Island, N.Y., the daughter of Nathan Coleman, Jr. and Margaret Bobbitt Simmons, and had lived in Ohio most of her life. A homemaker, Wendy had attended Warren Western Reserve High School and was a member of Greater Apostolic Faith Church. Fond memories of Wendy live on with her mother; two sons, Michael and Marcus Bobbitt of...

Robert J. Ellis, 60, of Cortland, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born November 30, 1957 in Warren, the son of Robert “Tiny” and Jean (Williamson) Ellis, and had lived in the area all his life. A graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School, Bob worked as a manager for PMC.  A man who loved the outdoors, he belonged to the Cortland Conservation Club and enjoyed fishing,...

Susanna M. Bridgen, of Champion, passed away peacefully in the morning of her 88th birthday, November 14, 2018, at Hospice House in Poland.  She was born November 14, 1930 in Bristolville, the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Mary Josephine (Nichols) Smith. Susanna graduated from Bristol High School and lived in Champion most of her life. She retired from General Electric after 15 years of service, and also from Master LaFrance Dry Cleaners in 2010.  She was a member of the...

Larry Thellman, 67, of Leavittsburg, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Washington Square Nursing Home in Warren.  He was born March 15, 1951 in Warren, the son of the late James and Catherine (Carter) Thellman. In 1970, Larry graduated from Warren Western Reserve High School. He joined the U.S. Navy the same year.  He later worked 35 years for WCI Steel, retiring in 2012 when the mill closed. Larry enjoyed collecting antique clocks and repairing them,...

Denise L. “Dee” Turnbull, 60, of Warren, entered into eternal rest Monday, November 12, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.  She was born August 29, 1958 in Warren, the daughter of Arthur Lee, Jr. and Betty (Carnes) Dunkerton, and had lived in the area all her life. A graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School, Dee worked for Superior Cup for many years.  She enjoyed shopping, family and friends, and her dogs. Fond...

Frank N. Schmidt, 80, of Canfield, entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Austinwoods Care Center in Austintown.  He was born June 28, 1938 in Pennsylvania, the son of Rose Buck Schmidt. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Frank worked in construction as a project manager.  He had been a ham radio operator and enjoyed boating. Fond memories of Frank live on with his beloved wife of 45 years, Shirley A. (Burau) Schmidt, whom he married October 20, 1973; a daughter, Trudy...

Thomas E. Boyles, 77, of Howland, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Gillette Nursing Home in Warren. He was born December 4, 1940 in Philippi, W. Va., the son of Wayne Wilson and Lena (Whitehair) Boyles. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Tom had been a member of VFW Post 7200.  He enjoyed raising livestock, working with farm equipment, and had been involved with 4-H. Fond memories of Tom live on with his five children: Kenneth of Champion, Curtis of Florida, Donald of...

Charles F. “Chuckie” Gresko, 50, of McDonald, entered into eternal rest Friday, November 9, 2018 at home, following an extended illness.  He was born October 6, 1968 in Youngstown, the son of Charles “Chuck” and Kathryn “Babe” (Regich) Gresko, and had lived in the area all his life. A graduate of McDonald High School and the Gordon D. James Career Center, Chuckie worked as a journeyman tool and die maker at Delphi/Packard for many years.  He was...

Charlotte R. “Bunny” Guinn, 78, of Warren, entered into eternal rest Friday, November 9, 2018 at St. Joseph Health Center.  She was born March 18, 1940 in Cortland, the daughter of Clifford and Hazel (Lewis) Dechert, and had lived in the area all her life. Bunny had worked as an eye doctor’s assistant.  She enjoyed golf and dancing. She is sadly missed by her brother, William (Wanda Jean) Dechert of Niles; her sister, Joann Horsley of Florida; and her nieces,...

Nancy L. Grim, 76, of Johnston Township, entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 8, 2018 at home.  She was born July 26, 1942 in Massillon, the daughter of Lawson and Dorothy (Manson) Bowser. A homemaker, Nancy was a member of Bolindale Nazarene Church.  She enjoyed Bingo and her family. She is sadly missed by her five children: Denise Bradley of Cortland, Wanda Grim of Mercer, Pa., Carl (Kim) Grim of Ripley, W. Va., Christine Horstman of Cortland, and Diane Bedlion of...