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

06/16/2026

Brandyn Anthony Edelman

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brandyn A. Edelman, age 31, who gained his wings and entered eternal flight on Saturday June 13, 2026. As he crossed Heaven's gates, he was welcomed with open arms by his beloved grandfather, Charles “Charlie” B. Edelman, and his lifelong best friend, Jonathon “JT” Taylor.

Born on February 18, 1995 in Warren, Ohio, Brandyn was the cherished son of Kelly Edelman, a lifelong resident of Niles and a 2015 graduate of Niles McKinley High School.

He was known for his vibrant spirit, infectious smile, contagious laughter, and unforgettable sense of humor. Brandyn never met a stranger and had a remarkable way of making everyone around him laugh. Affectionately known as “Breed” and “Brandyn with a Y,” the title he treasured most was simply Dad.

Brandyn's greatest joy in life was his family, especially his two sons, Blake and Jayce, whom he loved beyond measure. He shared a special bond with Blake, and together they were known as the “dynamic duo.” Many Saturday nights were spent making memories at Cortland Roller Rink, where their laughter and love for skating filled the rink. Sundays often found Brandyn on a softball or baseball field in Austintown, where he pursued one of his greatest passions. To Brandyn, every ball field was truly a field of dreams.

Brandyn leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Kelly Edelman; his beloved sons, Blake and Jayce Edelman; his brothers, Jordan Edelman and Shawn Edelman; his grandmother, Shirley Edelman, with whom he made his home; his aunt and uncle, Angie and Roy Holloway; his uncle, Chuck Edelman; his cousins, Briana and Andrew Holloway; and, as Brandyn would proudly and jokingly say, his “best baby mama,” Alexandra Liberatore and Cassie Fleck as he called his big sister.

He also leaves behind many extended aunts, uncles, cousins, his cherished softball family, his family at Cortland Roller Rink, and a host of dear friends whose lives were forever touched by his kindness, humor, and friendship.

In addition to his grandfather, Charles B. Edelman, and best friend, Jonathon “JT” Taylor, Brandyn was preceded in death by a special friend who held a lasting place in his heart, Natalie Havel.

Though his time with us was far too short, Brandyn's impact will be felt forever. His laughter will echo in the memories of those who loved him, his spirit will live on through his sons, and his legacy will continue in every life he touched.

“Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near.”

Calling hours will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday June 18, 2026 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 6 p.m. with Pastor Brett Householder. Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery.

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06/09/2026

Emma "Jake" Flenner

Emma M. “Jake” Flenner, 87 passed away peacefully at her home on June 7, 2026. She was born October 27, 1938 in Walkersville, West Virginia the daughter of Cecil Homer and Treassa J. VanKirk. A devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and housekeeper, she resided in Niles for sixty years where she raised her family with her husband Daniel Ray Flenner whom she married on September 6, 1962.

Emma never saw a stranger and was always opening her door to family and friends that needed a place to stay.

Emma is survived by her daughter Mary Jane (Tom) Markovich with whom she made her home; son, Cecil Flenner of Niles; four grandsons, Daniel Markovich, Jonathan (Brianna) Markovich, Michael (Allison) Krummel, Derek Crislip; great grandson, Rhys Markovich; two great granddaughters, Adalyn and Amara Crislip; special great niece, Bekki (Andrew) Gibbs and great nephew, Chuckie VanKirk. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Wilma Demastus, Bernadine (Bill) Nix, Sondra (Edward) Behmer as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Throughout the years, she has made an impact on so many young lives and has treated them as family which Deniel Robinette was one of them that she thought of as her daughter. She also had a very special neighbor Erma Lee Freeman who was like family to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Daniel who passed away on May 22, 2022; her daughter, Betty Marie Flenner; sister, Rose Cottrell; infant sister; mother and father-in law, Willis and Julia Flenner and her daughter-in-law, Debbie Flenner.

The family thanks her son-in-law Tom for the devoted care he gave her so that she could remain at home during her medical decline and her care giver Kelly Cochran who was so caring for her the last year, she was the highlight of Emma’s day. The family also thanks Mercy Health Hospice of the Valley by Compassus for their amazing care. The were our Angels on earth.

Honoring Emma’s wishes there will be no services and her cremated remains will be buried at Kerr Cemetery with her husband.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Health Hospice of the Valley by Compassus.

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05/27/2026

Donna I. Lukehart

Donna I. Lukehart, 87, formerly of Kinsman passed away on Tuesday morning May 26, 2026 at the Humility House in Austintown.

She was born September 13, 1938 in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania the daughter of Walter and Florence (Artman) Hansen. She retired after 35 years from Niles Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home as the department head of laundry and housekeeping services. She was a cake, cookies and candy maker and sold Pampered Chef. Donna loved the outdoors, camping, traveling and motorcycle trips with her husband. An Elvis fan, she enjoyed going to the casinos and caring for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Donna is survived by her son Kenneth “Butch” and Linda Lukehart of Mineral Ridge; two daughters, Karen Y. Barbe and Jody B. Fox of Mineral Ridge, Kimberly Krancevich of Italy; seven grandchildren, Michael (Nancy) McCormick, Molly (Steve) Cravalho, Amanda (Rob) Shehade, Erin (Cory) Dement, Kimberly Carr, Hilary (Matt) Yece, Felicity (Richard) Wilson; ten great grandchildren; great great granddaughter, brother, Ronald Hansen of Florida; sister, Carol Magness of Vandergrift, Pennsylvania .

She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Lukehart whom she married on July 28, 1956 and who passed away on October 31, 2025 and a sister, Juanita Lasher.

Calling hours will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday May 29, 2026 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Christopher Stark will officiate. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery in Vernon Township.

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05/22/2026

George Cost

George Cost, 93, passed away peacefully Monday evening, May 18, 2026, at Hospice House in Poland. He was born September 9, 1932, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Nicholas and Julia (Kowalchik) Constantino.

A proud graduate of Niles McKinley High School, George honorably served his country in the United States Army with the 6th Medium Tank Battalion, 24th Infantry Division during the Korean War. Following his service, he dedicated twenty-five years to The Fastener House, retiring in 1981 as manager.

George was a man who could fix just about anything and truly believed nothing was ever broken if you were willing to work at it long enough. He loved spending time in his workshop building, tinkering, and helping others with whatever they needed repaired. Known for his quick wit and unforgettable sense of humor, George had a way of making people laugh and feel at ease wherever he went.

He found great joy in playing slot machines and bowling throughout the Mahoning Valley. Some of his happiest moments were spent enjoying Sunday dinners surrounded by family at his daughter’s home, telling stories, and making those around him smile. George brought warmth, laughter, and unforgettable memories wherever he went. Above all, George was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and cherished great-grandfather whose family meant everything to him.

George is survived by his daughter, Susan Faith (Michael McKenzie); two sons, David Cost (Robin LeDuc) and Michael (Kim) Cost; three grandchildren, Leeann (Mike) Burns, Shaun Faith, and Lindsey (Chuck) Schiffhauer; four great-grandchildren, Mason, Mia, Max, and Chloe; and his brother, Gus Cost.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Palma Ruth (Spalvieri) Cost, whom he married on September 24, 1954, and who passed away on November 25, 2005; and by his sister, Helen Kaniclides.

In honoring George’s wishes, private funeral services were held Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, with burial at Pineview Cemetery.

Though our hearts are heavy, we take comfort knowing his laughter, love, and larger-than-life personality will never be forgotten.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW National Headquarters, 406 W. 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111.

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05/18/2026

Ruby Katherine Nagy

Ruby Katherine Nagy, 87, passed away Sunday evening May 17, 2026 at her home following a long illness. She was born July 5, 1938 in Mineral Ridge, Ohio the daughter of Jesse and Dora (Stephenson) Arrowood and lived in this community her entire life.

She was a custodian for the Niles City Schools for many years and a member of the Amvets Post 106 Auxiliary of Niles. She enjoyed shopping, going on trips with her girlfriends and later in life talking about food. Most of all, she cherished the time spent with her loving children and grandchildren.

Ruby is survived by a son, Stephen D. Nagy Jr. of Niles; daughter, Stephanie Marie Nagy Clemens of Niles; six grandchildren, Kyle, Katie, LeeAnna, Austin, Kaylie, Ayden; eight great grandchildren; her sister, Frances Bright of Leavittsburg; special friend, “Duncan” and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen D. Nagy Sr. whom she married on November 21, 1970 and who passed away on November 19, 1977; and siblings, infant Mary Lee Arrowood, Clettis Arrowood, James Arrowood, John Arrowood, Mary Gee, Rebecca Morgan, Josephine Moss, Beatrice Holbrooks and Betty Zimmerman.

Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday May 21, 2026 at funeral home. Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

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05/16/2026

Loyd Johnson

Loyd Johnson (Papaw), 90, passed away on May 14, 2026, in Villa Rica, Georgia. He was born November 9, 1935, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, the son of the late George Adam Johnson and the late Victoria Boggs Johnson.

Loyd's life was marked by his generous and easy-going nature, his hardworking spirit, and his remarkable ability to fix anything that came his way. He truly would and did give the shirt off his back to those in need throughout his life.

Loyd is survived by his loving wife, Lucille, (the true love of his life and companion for almost 70 years); his children, Vicky, Loyd Junior (Christine), Lynn (Kevin), and Adam; as well as 10 grandchildren, Zach, Aubrey, Mac, Jake, Corinne, Mallory, Noah, Emily, Missy and Mandy and 11 great-grandchildren, Grady, Delaney, Callahan, Keira, Beau, Duke, Dane, Arlo, Del, Violet and Addie; his sister Diane (Joe) Espisito.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Virginia Misel, Rhoda Cross, Harlan Johnson, and Shirley Dawson and his daughter, Sherry, who he adored.

Loyd's professional life was built around old-fashioned hard work. He began his career as a foreman at a brickyard in Niles, Ohio, demonstrating early on his leadership and dedication. He later served as a prison guard in Ohio and Illinois, a role he held for ten years, where he was respected for his fairness, courage and resilience. Loyd concluded his career as an over-the-road trucker, a job he excelled at for the last 25 years of his life. He took immense pride in his 3 million miles safe driving award, a testament to his skill and commitment on the road.

Outside of work, Loyd was passionate about his family. He enjoyed having his family around for any occasion. He loved his bluegrass music. In his later years he could often be found on the porch listening and singing along to his favorite songs. He also enjoyed fishing with all of his grandchildren, watching his grandson play basketball, and tending to his garden, where you could get some of the best tomatoes around.

Loyd Johnson's legacy is not just in the work he did or the hobbies he enjoyed, but in the generous spirit and resilience he displayed throughout his life, and his unwavering dedication to family. His Hillbilly wisdom and sayings like, “he’d rather climb a 100-foot tree and tell a lie, when staying on the ground and telling the truth would serve him better”…or “if you see me wrestling a bear, don’t help me, help the bear” will always be remembered and cherished.

He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who know him.

Family and friends may gather at noon on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at the Niles City Cemetery Chapel 1213 Niles-Cortland Road, Niles, Ohio 44446 for the funeral service. Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

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

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05/14/2026

Duane "Dane" E. Evans Jr.

Duane “Dane” E. Evans Jr., 55, of Osprey, Florida and formerly of Niles, Ohio passed away at 10:05 p.m. on Saturday April 4, 2026 in Las Vegas. He was born on April 22, 1970, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Beverly (Bowman) Vrbancic and the late Duane E. Evans Sr.

Duane “Dane” was a 1988 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toledo in 1992. He later obtained his Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He began his career with Scot Labs in Cleveland, Ohio and The Budd Company in Van Wert, Ohio, before dedicating more than 25 years to International, a career he truly valued.

Duane “Dane” had a passion for sports, especially cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns and the Cleveland Indians. Above all, he loved supporting his children, proudly attending their football, basketball and baseball games. He also enjoyed boating on Lake Erie and treasured time spent with family and friends on the Lake Erie Islands and Cedar Point. These moments brought him the greatest joy.

Duane “Dane” will be remembered as a fun-loving person who brought laughter wherever he went. He had a creative mind and a playful spirit, always finding ways to make others smile – often through a well-timed joke or an unforgettable prank. If you knew him, you knew to be especially on guard around April Fools’ Day, as no one was ever safe from his sense of humor.

He is survived by his mother Beverly (Richard) Vrbancic of Warren; his son, Saylor J. Evans of Nokomis, Florida; his step-daughter, McKenzie (Ryan) Rapp; his granddaughter, Rory Rapp. He is also survived by his sister, Jill Evans Walsh of Florida and his brother, Jeff Evans of Struthers.

He was preceded in death by his father, Duane E. Evans Sr.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday May 23, 2026 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446. A Memorial Service will follow at 4 p.m.

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05/14/2026

Ralph Terence Williams

Ralph Terence “Terry” Williams died peacefully on Wednesday morning May 13, 2026 after a brief illness. Ralph was born September 8, 1935 in Warren, Ohio and lived in this community his entire life.

He worked for 38 years at Ohio Edison, after which he fulfilled a life-long dream and became a policeman. He worked for the Braceville Police Department for 10 years and the Warren Auxiliary Police. He honorably served as a paratrooper in the United States Army’s 11th Airborne Division and was an avid Harley rider. He was a long-time member of the Blue Knights, the F.O.P. Lodge 120 of Newton Falls and Saint Pope John XXIII Parish – Saint Stephen Church.

Ralph will be missed by his wife of 68 years, Martha Elizabeth (Butcher) Williams whom he married on January 18, 1958; daughter, Elizabeth Kelly (Russell) Brown of Henderson, Texas; two sons, Jeffrey Terence (Kelli) Williams of Lewis Center; Matthew Terance (Mark Hollern) Williams of Grandview Heights; daughter-in-law, Carol Williams of Edmond, Oklahoma, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Adeline Bridget (Stein) Robison; her husband, James Frederick Robison; his father, Ralph Waldo Williams; his son, Michael Terance Williams; his infant daughter, Christina Louise Williams; and siblings, David Williams, Sue Trifilette and Elaine Holloway.

A Service of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday May 18, 2026 at Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home where family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rev. Ray Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Saint Stephen Cemetery.

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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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