NILES, Ohio - Fellow firefighters are taking donations to help the family of a comrade who died unexpectedly at the age of 35.

The Niles Fire Department and Firefighters have set up an account at Niles Home Federal Savings & Loan for the Tom Harkelrode family.

Harkelrode, of West Farmington, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center.

A 2006 graduate of Southington High School, Harkelrode was a fireman for 15 years most recently with the Niles Fire Department.

Anyone wishing to donate to this family can stop at the bank at 55 N. Main St., Niles and make a deposit under Niles Firefighters. Put T Harkelrode on the memo line in the check, or drop off a donation at either fire station.

Community members are asked to keep the family in their thoughts and prayers this holiday season.