All Obituaries

Douglas E. Best, 62, of Cortland and formerly of Niles, entered peacefully into eternal life on Monday, November 30, after a month-long illness with COVID 19. He was born Wednesday, July 2, 1958 in Warren the son of the late Roderick W. and Shirley M. Hunt Best and was a lifelong area resident. A 1976 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, he received a degree in Automotive Marketing from Northwood University (formerly Northwood Institute) in Midland, Michigan. Doug turned his passion...

WARREN – James E. Brunson-Force, age 52, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones. James – Jimmy as he was known by family and friends – was born in Burgaw, N.C. on July 18, 1968, and moved to Warren, Ohio in April of 1982.  He is survived by his parents, Steve and Joyce Force, and by many aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him and will treasure his memory.  Jimmy was always able to bring the...

Rose W. Gilger, 92, of Warren, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 3:07 PM in Trumbull Regional Medical Center with her loving family at her side. She was born Sunday, December 18, 1927 in Marietta, Ohio the daughter of the late John and Anna Bullah Wukelich. Rose worked for 20 years before retiring from Trumbull Lamp in Warren.  After retirement, she was a caregiver to her mother-in-law and sister.  Rose loved to cook and bake.  She enjoyed spending time with her...

MECCA TOWNSHIP – Glenn Harlan Smith, age 78, lifelong area resident, entered into eternal rest Monday, November 30, 2020 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.  He was born December 1, 1941 in Johnston Township, the son of Floyd H. and June Cora (Keeler) Smith. Glenn served honorably in the Ohio National Guard from 1959 to 1963 and lived the rich life of a farmer.  He had been a member of the Trumbull County Farm Bureau for many years, and enjoyed gardening, flowers, baking, and...

CHAMPION TOWNSHIP – Harold “Bruce” E. Young, 78, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Rossiter, Pa. on December 16, 1941 and served in the United States Air Force, where he met his wife, Peggy J. (Wright) Young.  They were happily married for fifty-six years. He is also sadly missed by his four daughters: Irene Hoover (Bruce Skubish) of Brookfield, Tammy Young of Mecca,...

Mr. Stephen E. Mrofchak, 93, of Warren, entered peacefully into eternal life on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 8:46 p.m. in Austintown Health Care Center in Youngstown following a long illness. Steve was born Tuesday, August 2, 1927 in Youngstown the son of the late Joseph and Anna Filip Mrofchak and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and attended and successfully passed training as an electrician at De Forest’s Training, Inc. in Chicago in...

SOUTHINGTON – Barbara A. Schmitt, age 80, formerly of Warren Township, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren.  She was born July 30, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pa., the daughter of Alex and Helen Martin, and had lived in Ohio for over fifty years. Barbara was the secretary for her husband’s trucking firm, Rush Trucking.  She loved nature and animals, and was terrific at “Jeopardy,” which she watched all the...

Ossie E. Bradley Jr. 48 of Hermitage, PA. passed away peacefully Monday, November 23, 2020 at this home. He was born on July 2, 1972 in Warren, OH.  He lived in the Hermitage, PA for 10 years. He was of Baptist Faith and attended Trinity Baptist Church. He loved sports; Ossie was a big “Golden State” fan and loved the “Denver Broncos” was his teams. He leaves to cherish his memory; his parents; Ossie E. Sr. and Shirley R. Bradley His sons; Michael A. Davis of...

Rosa T. Angnardo, 87, of Howland, entered eternal life on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 9:29 a.m. in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Wednesday, November 22, 1933 in Cebu, Philippines the daughter of the late Tio Tiam and Lim In and came to the United States in 1964. Rosa graduated from college in the Philippines and received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.  She was the office manager for her husband’s pediatric practice Dr. Eduardo T. Angnardo,...

Lisa R. Habraken, 51, of Bristolville, entered peacefully into eternal life on Friday, November 27, 2020 at 11:12 a.m. in her home under the comforting care of hospice following a two year courageous battle with Glioblastoma. She was born Sunday, September 21, 1969 in Warren the daughter of Robert W. Barnard and Linda L. Law Barnard and was a lifelong area resident. A 1987 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School, Lisa was certified in medical coding. Lisa was employed with Trumbull...