Loretta M. Bares Obituary
We announce the death of Loretta M. Bares (Youngstown, Ohio), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who passed away on September 26, 2026, at the age of 53. Loretta will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Loretta M. Bares to pay them a last tribute.
She is survived by: her parents, Virginia Bliss and Elmer Bliss Sr.; her husband William Bares; her children, Jason Book Jr., Lisa Book and Alex Bares (Loretta); her siblings, Etta Collins (Chuck), Tammy Bliss, Elmer Bliss Jr., Joseph Bliss Sr., Richard Bliss Sr., Jeffery Bliss and Alfred Bliss; and her cousin Carol Cogan. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and was also a grandmother.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Schiavone Funeral Home (1842 Belmont Ave, Youngstown, OH 44504).
