All Obituaries

Virginia “Jake” Scott, 89, of Burghill, passed away Friday evening, October 16, 2020, at O’Brien Healthcare in Brookfield. She was born March 10, 1931 in Sharon, the daughter of James and Anna Sowers Gill. She married Edmund Scott July 15, 1950.  He preceded her in death August 31, 2017. She was a sales clerk at Valley View Department Store in Brookfield.  She continued to work for the store when it turned into Valley View Antiques Flea Market until she...

Hazel E. Underwood, 97, of Warren, passed away Sunday morning, October 11, 2020 at Continuing Healthcare of Niles. She was born September 26, 1923 in Hartford, Ohio, the daughter of Clayton D. and Julia J. Henry Hightree. She was a 1943 graduate of Hartford High School.  She worked with her husband, Rev. Gilbert Underwood, a Nazarene evangelist, whom she married June 29, 1946.  She was by his side until his passing December 27, 1987. She is survived by a step-daughter, Barbara...

Phyllis J. Mott, 81, of Hartford, passed away in the comfort of home and family Saturday morning, October 10, 2020. She was born February 11, 1939 in Sharon, Pa., the daughter of Wilburt and Violet Palmer Hughes. Phyllis was a homemaker. She quietly served in many capacities at her church, Pleasant Valley Church in Niles.  She was involved in the children’s ministries of all ages.  She was part of the Women’s Council Board and was part of the Pleasant Valley...

Rick Allen Rufener, 63, of Houston, Texas, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born December 14, 1956 in Vernon, Ohio, the son of Elmer and Edna Louise Stevens Rufener. In 1981, he moved to Houston and married Brenna on February 12, 1982. Rick enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  After retirement, Rick enjoyed playing with his grandkids and spending the summers in Ohio with his family. Rick is survived by his loving wife, Brenna Rufener; sons,...

Reta Marie Mizner, 90, of Kinsman, passed away at home on Monday, August 24, 2020. She was born November 15, 1929 in Cortland, the daughter of Aylmer and Marie Daugherty Winans. She had worked in the cafeteria at the Vernon Elementary, at Aim Leasing and at Palmer Accounting.  She also sold Tupperware. Reta was a member of the Vernon United Methodist Church. She enjoyed Cross Trailers Square Dancing, sewing, crocheting, knitting and needleworking. She married Merle Keith Mizner on...

Harold William Siekkinen, 86, of Williamsfield, passed away Friday night, August 7, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 16, 1933 in Conneaut, the son of William and Helen Arkilander Siekkinen. He was owner/operator of Siekkinen Packing in Williamsfield for 38 years.  After retirement, he was a courier for Andover Bank. Harold was a member of the Williamsfield United Methodist Church and AA. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Lipps Siekkinen, whom he...

HARTFORD -  William J. Chachko, 60, of Hartford, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at home surrounded by family.   William was born Dec. 5, 1959 in Warren, the son of the late William V. and Genevieve T. Chachko.   He was a graduate of Lakeview class of 1978.  He also attended Youngstown State University where he graduated with bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, where he met his future wife.    He proudly worked at General Electric at the Ohio Lamp...

John W. Moorhead, 67, of Hartford, Ohio passed away at his home on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born November 25, 1952 in Sharon, Pa., the son of Wm. Henry and Mary Seaborn Moorhead. John was a graduate of Joseph Badger High School. He was owner–operator of M.J.W. Trucking in Hartford.  He had also worked for Oakley Trucking where he hauled sand for the oil rigs. He was a member of the Hartford United Methodist Church. He enjoyed going to car races. John is survived by a...

Drew Lewis Steele, 58, of Warrenton, Missouri, formerly of Hartford, passed away at his home on Monday, May 11, 2020. He was born October 29, 1961 in Warren, the son of Robert E. and Ella Pruitt Steele. Drew was a self-employed handyman.  There wasn’t anything that he couldn’t fix. He loved being outdoors and was all things “Ohio” He is survived by his companion, Claire Cook of Missouri; three daughters, Katie Carpenter of Georgia, Kristeen Steele and Kelly...

Dwight Donald Simmons, 63, of Sharpsville, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020. He was born May 20, 1956 in Grove City, the son of Frederick and Freda Pyles Simmons. He retired from Ivor J. Lee in Sharon, where he was a welder. Dwight greatly enjoyed his farm and his animals. He is survived by three brothers, Francis (Dixie) Simmons of Wilmington, N.C., Walter (Robin) Simmons of Masury, Oh. and Frederick Simmons of Grove City, Pa. and several nieces and nephews. Dwight was preceded in...