Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, 126 W Park Avenue, Niles, OH (2026)

05/09/2026

William George Granger Jr.

William George Granger Jr., 83, passed away at 12:28 a.m. on Friday May 8, 2026 at Otterbein Senior Living in Cortland. He was born July 1, 1942 in Niles, Ohio the son of William George and Daisy (Erwin) Granger Sr.

Bill was a 1961 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and honorably served in the United States Marine Corp. He retired from American Welding in 1993 after working his way up over thirty years to torch burner, a position he truly enjoyed. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, canning and working on any type of project in his garage.

Bill is survived by three daughters, Shari Granger of Niles, Deborah Anderson of Warren, Gail (Tom) Cogswell of Greenville, Pennsylvania; son, William G. (Renee) Granger III of Safety Harbor, Florida; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and his beloved dogs Ginger and Jetta.

He was preceded in death by his wife, June Elizabeth (Tidd) Granger whom he married on July 20, 1968 and who passed away on October 4, 2011 and his siblings, Duane Granger, Dean William Granger, Delbert Eugene Granger, Glenadine Reaser and Kenneth Geer.

Calling Hours will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday May 13, 2026 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home in Niles. The funeral will follow at noon. Chaplain Dan Yargo from Ohio Living Hospice will officiate. Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery.

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05/08/2026

Sandra F. Honzu

Sandra F. Honzu, 85, passed away on Wednesday morning May 6, 2026 at her home. She was born October 21, 1940 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Howard W. and Hazel (Jackson) Greenfield Sr. and resided most of her life in Niles.

Sandy gave her life to Jesus in March of 2025. She took great pride and devoted her time to her family and church family. She was a member of the Holiness Gospel Mission in Niles where she loved attending all the church functions. She was a dedicated Notary for thirty plus years and also worked at the Bombay Bicycle Club Restaurant in Niles.

Sandy is survived by her children, Robert “Bob” (Sue) Cover of Mineral Ridge, Richard “Rick” Francis with whom she made her home in Niles, David (Debbie) Francis of Weathersfield Township, Paul (Melissa) Francis of Niles, Bethann Francis Nolen of Warren; ten grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; a great great granddaughter; brother, Charles Greenfield of Mesquite, Nevada.

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Honzu; daughter, Debra S. Saxon; grandson Kristofer VanHorn; three brothers, Howard Jr., Claude and Jack.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday May 16, 2026 at the Holiness Gospel Mission 25 North Butler Street in Niles. A luncheon will follow at the large pavilion in Waddell Park in Niles.

Arrangements by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue, Niles Ohio 44446 330-652-4311.

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05/03/2026

Robert "Murph" Miller

Robert E. ”Murph” Miller, 91, passed away from complications following surgery at 12:09 a.m. on Friday May 1, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 26, 1935 in Wheeling, West Virginia the son of Leo F. and Catherine (Kudlak) Miller.

Murph was a graduate of Wheeling High School and attended West Liberty State College. He honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired in 1990 after working thirty years as a tow motor operator at Packard Electric. He and his wife were the owners of Starlite Ceramic Molds in Niles. He was a member of Saint Pope John XXIII Parish – Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. He enjoyed fishing, golfing on several leagues and playing cards at the Niles Senior SCOPE Center Wednesday Card Club. He was coach of the Niles Mustangs Youth Football team and also coached youth baseball in Niles.

He is survived by two sons, Murphy (Lora) Miller of Port Charlotte, Florida, Alan (Nancy) Miller of Canfield; daughter, Aimee (Albert) Cantola of Howland; six grandchildren, Thomas (Maura) Cantola, Larissa (Cameron) Betts, Rae (Sage) Keiser, Murphy (Braley) Miller, Sarah Miller, Connor Miller; six great grandchildren, Thomas, Lincoln, Kaiden, Brooks, Liam, Sophie; sister, Mary Ann Snyder of Delaware, Ohio; companion dog Stella.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marianne E. McCabe Miller whom he married on October 19, 1957 and who passed away on October 27, 2019; son, Timothy Miller; brother, Leo Miller and sister, Rosella Schneid.

Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday May 5, 2026 and from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday May 6, 2026 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Rev. Leo Wehrlin will be the celebrant. Burial will be at Niles City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County 812 Youngstown – Kingsville Road, Vienna, Ohio 44473.

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05/03/2026

Elaine Rivera

Mary Elaine Rivera, 90, passed away at 8:11 p.m. on Thursday April 30, 2026 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Liberty. She was born October 14, 1935 in Warren, Ohio the daughter of Norbert and Marie (Casey) Entler. She was raised in Niles and after marriage she lived several years in Japan and Alabama before returning to Niles to raise her family.

Elaine was a 1953 graduate of Warren Saint Mary High School and a member of Saint Pope John XXIII Parish – Saint Stephen Church. A devoted wife, mother and homemaker, she enjoyed reading, sewing and cherished the time spent with her family and friends. For many years she was a member of the Niles Catholic Women’s Club, Church Women United, Birthright and delivered Meals on Wheels for forty years.

Elaine is survived by two daughters, Donna (John) Mark of McDonald, Jenny (Todd) Williams of Madison, Mississippi; two sons, Edwin (Paula) Rivera of Kempner, Texas, Robert Rivera (Dan Seifried) of Cleveland Heights, Ohio; fourteen grandchildren, Ryan (Adrianna) Mark, Christopher (Jennifer) Mark, Lauren Mark, Phillip Williams (Brad Palumbo), Dominic Williams, Patrick Williams (Katie Kehoe), Emily Rivera, Erin (Chris) Hamner, Abigail (Mike) Wagner, Ashley (Seth) Egry, Ava Wiery, Anna Wiery (Danny Linebaugh), Nicholas Wiery, Adelaide Dabney; eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin E. Rivera whom she married on August 2, 1958 and who passed away on July 25, 1994; daughter, Karen Ann Wiery and three brothers, Jack Entler, Daniel Entler and Edward Entler.

Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday May 5, 2026 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Saint Stephen Church preceded by a 10:30 a.m. prayer service at the funeral home. Rev. Leo Wehrlin will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Stephen Church Endowment Fund POBox 51, Niles, OH 44446 or Buckeye Hospice 3379 S. Main Street, Mineral Ridge, OH 44440.

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04/17/2026

Sherri R. Cummings

Sherri R. Cummings, 69, passed away at 12:35 a.m. on Wednesday April 15, 2026 at Hospice House in Poland. She was born on August 11, 1956 in Warren, Ohio the daughter of William F. and Josephine M (Rudy) Cornwell. She attended Niles McKinley High School.

Sherri loved the outdoors, planting and caring for flowers and bird watching. She cherished the time spent with her family.

Sherri is survived by her husband Randy L. Cummings; two daughters, Rhonda Cummings of Warren, Malinda Clay of Warren; six grandchildren, Dustin Moore (Kristia), Andrew Belknap, Chassidy Cummings (Ahmad), Greggory Teasley (Daisy), Rae-Lee Parker (Tim), Marshall Moore; eleven great grandchildren; sisters, Marcia (Bob) Lazich of Warren, Tami (Todd) Weese of Niles; brother, William “Skip” (Kathleen) Cornwell of Florida; her best friend of 43 years, Helen Shick of Niles.

She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Melissa Moore.

Honoring her wishes, there are no calling hours and funeral service.

Arrangements by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 330-652-4311.

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04/06/2026

Joseph E. Newell

Joseph Edward Newell, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon April 4, 2026 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born in Warren, Ohio on March 28, 1948 to son of William R. and Florence (Ladd) Newell Sr.

Joe was a 1969 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. For over 40 years, he was an electrician at Republic Steel, WCI and RG Steel and retired in 2012. He was a member of the Mosquito Bowmen Archery Club.

For over fifty years and into his seventies, he played baseball and enjoyed traveling with many teams. He also liked to work in his yard and would fix anything for anyone who needed help.

Joe is survived by his loving and caring wife of 53 years Esther Fay Nickels Newell whom he married on March 31, 1973; two sons Brian Newell of Gahanna, Kevin (April) Newell of Smyrna, Tennessee and three grandchildren, Grace, Ava, Sam. He is also survived by his siblings, Billy R. Newell (Patty) of Girard, Joyce Craven of Warren, Emily “Susie” Schulte of Hubbard, Roxanne (Everett) Campbell of Bluford, Illinois, Carol (Tom) Heitman of Warren, William Newell of Florida, and Martha Ashburn of South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Amy Newell; sister, Debbie Bokan and brother, James Paul Newell Sr.

Honoring his wishes, there are no calling hours and funeral service. The family will have a private celebration of his life in the future.

Arrangements by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 330-652-4311.

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04/01/2026

Ron Garvin

James Ronald “Ron” Garvin, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday morning March 30, 2026 at his home. He was born in Niles, Ohio on May 16, 1938 the son of Mirl Edward and Lucille (Hullett) Garvin Sr.

Ron and his wife attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Niles. Ron retired in 2003 after 35 years of service from the maintenance department and Haz Mat team of General Motors in Lordstown. He honorably served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1959.

Ron was a loving, dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. After retirement, he spent his time making regular visits to his friends and family, especially the sick and aging. He was dedicated to his visiting schedule until he was physically unable to do so.

He loved the City of Niles and its people, and was a lifelong devoted Niles Red Dragon fan, not missing a season opener for 50 years straight. He was also a devote Cleveland Browns and Indians fan.

Ron is survived by three daughters, Rhonda Martin of St. Louis, Missouri, Phyllis “Corky” Lloyd of Candler, North Carolina, Ramona Marsh and Denny Thomas of Warren; five grandchildren, James “Ronnie” Garvin II, Sarah Poole, Tyler Lloyd, Haylie Marsh, Libby Marsh; and seven great grandchildren, Jax and Kit Garvin of St. Louis, Missouri, Emmalee, Evelyn and RJ Poole of New Mexico, Marybelle and Josias Lloyd of New Mexico.

He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis C. (Brown) Garvin whom he married on November 5, 1960 and who died on March 4, 2018 and his siblings, Johnny-Marie Garvin Richards, Mirl E. Garvin Jr., Phyllis Garvin Thornsberry, Crawford Wayne Garvin.

To honor his wishes, a Memorial Gathering will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday April 6, 2026 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 330-652-4311.

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03/31/2026

Andrew P. Doughty

Andrew P. Doughty, 65, passed away at 9:38 a.m. on Sunday March 29, 2026 at Hospice House in Poland. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on June 21, 1960 the son of Donald Francis and Barbara F. (Vaupel) Doughty.

Andy was a 1978 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and honorably served in the United State Army. For many years, he was a dispatcher for Rood Trucking Company. Andy was a life member of the Niles Army and Navy Post 244 and enjoyed fishing, playing pool and reading especially Stephen King Novels. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns and Guardians.

Andy is survived by his children, Patrick Doughty of Girard, Kelly (Tom) Groves of New Mexico, Cody Doughty; two grandchildren, Leanna Doughty, Dalton Groves; great grandson Jonathan; two sisters, Dorothy (Robert) Allen of Niles, Sandee Doughty of Niles and many cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kaitlyn Doughty and two brothers, Christopher M. Doughty and Donald R. Doughty.

There are no calling hours or funeral service.

Arrangements by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, 126 West Park avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 330-652-4311.

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03/30/2026

Norman B. Coupland Sr.

Norman B. Coupland Sr., 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday March 28, 2026 at his home. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on February 10, 1944 the son of James T. and Fay Louise (Potter) Coupland and resided in this community all his life.

He was a 1963 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and retired as Captain in 1996 after 27 years of faithful service with the Niles Fire Department. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Warren, Radio Control Club and the Western Reserve Fish and Game Association in Niles.

He loved and cherished the time spent with his family. He enjoyed fishing, boating, flying his model air planes, and traveling to the Utah Bonneville salt flats to compete in the land speed races.

Norman is survived by his wife Kathleen “Kathy” O’Malley Coupland whom he married on March 18, 1964; three children Marie K. (Peter) Durig of Niles, James P. (Mikki) Coupland of Vienna, Jennifer L. (Larry) Williams of Howland; nine grandchildren, Brandon (Stacey) Durig, Madison Durig, Sarah Entler, Mae (Sam) Radich, Isabel Coupland, Lily Coupland, Erika Scharf, Tyler Williams, Kyle Williams; three great grandchildren, Brandon Durig II, Brielle Durig, Clara Radich; and brother, Gary R. (Jo) Coupland of Niles.

He was preceded in death by his son, Norman B. Coupland Jr. who died on March 22, 1996 and a brother, James W. Coupland.

Calling Hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday April 2, 2026 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home in Niles. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Robin Woodberry officiating.

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03/28/2026

Cecil J. Clay

Cecil Jackson Clay, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 6:37 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren, Ohio. Cecil was born May 8, 1944, in Soldier, Kentucky, the son of William and Stella (Loomis) Clay.

Cecil was a 1963 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and immediately entered the Unites States Marine Corp where he achieved the rank of Sergeant while honorably serving our country in the Vietnam War from 1963 to 1967; earning the Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, & Good Conduct Medal. Cecil worked as a Boilermaker for U.S. Steel Ohio Works in Youngstown, Ohio, before retiring in 2006 as a Millwright at the General Motors Fabrication Plant in Lordstown, Ohio.

Cecil was a man of strong Christian faith, selflessly working his lifetime to be the difference for anyone in need of help, guidance, or a laugh. He actively volunteered in a leadership role for YMCA Indian Guides, Cub Scouts Troop 135, Boy Scouts Troop 35, youth sports; and enjoyed the outdoors, animals, reading, music, fishing, and proving there was nothing considered broken that he could not fix. A man of incredible intellect who preferred few words to allow his actions to speak his wisdom and testimony. Cecil’s greatest passion was mentoring, loving, and spending time with his sons, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, friends and family.

Cecil is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lois Ann (Powell) Clay, whom he married on March 9, 1968; sons Allan D. (Laura) Clay and Lawrence “Larry” W. (Janie) Clay; loved like sons Michael C. (Shelly) Powell and Tom Wayne Tomlin, who treated Cecil like a Father; grandchildren Trent (Lia) and Kylie (Evan) Lumbert; great-grandchildren Caydence, Ethan, and Genevieve; sisters Lula (Luke) Foster and Liza Jane Clay; and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who will all miss him dearly.

In addition to his parents, Cecil was preceded in death by five brothers Eugene Leedy, Harold Clay, James Clay, Millard Clay, Joseph Clay and sisters Gladys Marie (Clay) Ramunno and Mary (Clay) Jackson.

Calling hours for family and friends will be held from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday April 4, 2026, at Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, 126 W. Park Ave, Niles, Ohio 44446. Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 p.m. Followed by a brief Chapel Service at Pineview Cemetery, 4049 Youngstown Rd SE, Warren, Ohio 44484.

Cecil, a Vietnam Veteran and dedicated leader, strongly advocated providing support to our soldiers and their families, with a commitment that no one fights alone. The Clay family requests that all material contributions be made in Cecil’s name, to Semper Fi & America's Fund, https://thefund.org/donate/, to assist our veterans.

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03/20/2026

John Allen Drummond Sr.

John Allen Drummond Sr., 58, passed away on Wednesday afternoon at his mother-in-law’s residence of a heart ailment. He was born in West Virginia on July 18, 1967 the son of Frank and Delphia (Peters) Drummond Sr. He was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School and worked for many years at Niles Iron and Metal. He was a member of Saint Pope John XXIII – Saint Stephen Church and enjoyed collecting model cars and staying active in the Martial Arts.

John is survived by his son, John Allen Drummond Jr. of Niles, daughter Maryalice Surgenavic of Columbiana; nine grandchilden, Kayden, Sophia, Isabella, Cheyenne, Darius, Cameron, Keaton, Mia, Liam; mother-in-law Joyce Crank of Niles; two brothers, Tim Drummond, Donald Drummond and a sister Connie Drummond.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Michelle Lee Crank Drummond whom he married on April 29, 1989 and who passed away on June 20, 2002; son, Justin Drummond who passed away on May 21, 2018; father-in-law, William Crank; two brothers, Roy Drummond and Frank Drummond Jr.

A graveside service with Fr. Leo Wehrlin will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday March 27, 2025 at Saint Stephen Cemetery.

Arrangements by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 330-652-4311.

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