Records Tributes 2007-01-12
William David Baughman, 94
YOUNGSTOWN – William David Baughman, 94, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 9, at Park Vista Nursing Home.
He was born Aug. 3, 1912 the son of Harry and Lucy (Creed) Baughman.
He was a graduate of South High School. He and his sister founded the Penn-Ohio Junior College in Youngstown. Bill, as everyone knew him, appreciated music, photography and art, and was a talented artist. He could often be heard whistling and clapping the music he loved. He was a member of the ASPCA, and loved animals and nature. He was a kind and generous man, always ready to help those in need.
He will be sadly missed by Patricia Allen and family of New Springfield and Therese Cooper of Youngstown.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Harry; a sister, Hazel Bricker; a niece, Doris Fedyski; and his beloved dog, Pepe.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army or Angels for Animals.
Arrangements are being handled by the Rossi Bros. Funeral Home in Boardman.
Please visit rossibfh@zoominternet.net to send condolences via e-mail.
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The Reverend Richard W. Braun, 84
YOUNGSTOWN – The Reverend Richard W. Braun, 84, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) minister for 55 years, and longtime resident of Youngstown, died peacefully with his family by his side, of complications from age on January 7, 2007 at North Side Medical Center.
Born November 29, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, Rev. Braun spent his childhood in the Dakotas growing up in a German Baptist home and faith, son of The Reverend Henry G. Braun and Bertha Ziehmer Braun.
His wife Becky, and sisters Doris Bailey, of Baltimore, MD, and Norma Files of Ellicott City, MD, survive him. His two children, Richard Harper Braun (Mary Frances) of Cleveland, OH, and Elizabeth Louise Braun of Columbus, OH, and his grandchildren, Trevor Harper, and Marisa Elizabeth also survive him.
His parents, and brothers William, Warren, and Ralph preceded him in death.
A World War II veteran, Rev. Braun enlisted into the United States Army during university schooling, and served with the 14th Armored Division (The Liberators) in the European Theater of Operations as a tank driver from 1942 to 1946. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Heroic Achievement and The Purple Heart. He attended Dakota Wesleyan University, University of Pittsburgh Law School for one year, and graduated Pittsburgh Xenia Theological Seminary in 1951.
Rev. Braun was ordained and installed into his first pastorate at Blairsville United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, PA, continued his ministry at Jennings United Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, MO from 1953 to 1962, and was called to serve at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Youngstown, Ohio where he was a pastor for 39 years. Rev. Braun married Rebecca McKnight, his beloved wife of 60 years in 1946, in New Wilmington, PA.
In 1951 they served at Rev. Braun’s first pastorate, Blairsville U.P. The seed of interest in mission work, planted at an early age, naturally grew during his 55-year ministry, and developed into a guiding passion throughout his life and work. It was during his pastorate at Jennings U.P., that Rev. Braun’s ministry in local, national and global mission began.
Upon he and his family coming to Youngstown in 1962 where Rev. Braun served as pastor of John Knox Presbyterian, his mission-centered ministry flourished, and was integral to his work of the Church, in the community, and with his personal and professional relationships.
A gifted preacher, Rev. Braun demonstrated concern and compassion for poor, oppressed, and disadvantaged people, which were the hallmark of his ministry as a person, and pastor of John Knox.
He was a member of Eastminster Presbytery, active at all levels of the Presbyterian denomination and within his community, serving on, and holding several leadership roles during his ministry, including Eastminster’s Ministerial Relations, Mission, Theology & Worship, and Bicentennial Fund committees, chairing Eastminster’s Presbyterian Committee on Self-Development of People, Synod of The Covenant’s Stewardship Committee, serving nine years on General Assembly of Presbyterian Church USA’s Support Agency, Pre-Assembly Planning Committee for three years, and serving for eleven years on Presbyterian Committee on Self-Development of People, two terms as its National Chairperson, and member of its International Committee task force, and in Youngstown’s community starting Happening House recreational center for neighborhood youth, co-founding with Irma Davis, Needle’s Eye and Southside Ministries, with Marie Wolf, Fish-Samaritan House, was charter member, Youngstown Citizen’s League, and first pastor and congregation to join ACTION.
Rev. Braun joined the Selma to Montgomery marches with Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1965, and through his work at John Knox with a strong lay-team, was instrumental in bringing the Meals-on-Wheels program to John Knox in 1980, offered to the community a sensory program, Joy of Christmas, for developmentally and physically disabled from 1987 to 1992, led more than 30 annual mission work teams nationally and globally, and a congregation that gave more than 2 million dollars to mission initiatives and enterprises during his pastorate, and served as trustee on the boards of Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL, Needle’s Eye, Southside Ministries and Meals-on-Wheels.
He retired in 2001, and continued in active ministry serving joyfully as interim pastor at North Benton, Kinsman, Ellsworth and Brownlee Woods Presbyterian Churches, and since 2003 as Moderator of Ethiopia Education Endowment Fund, an outgrowth of his last foreign mission field visit leading a short-term mission team, and the organization he was honored to have co-founded.
An avid golfer, Steelers fan, community activist, and devoted grandfather to his grandchildren, Rev. Braun was, more than anything, a faithful servant of Jesus Christ who followed Christ’s call sharing his time, talents, and gifts given by God. He served those who were broken, and believers in Christ. He challenged, encouraged, and led all those who sought to share Christ’s love in this world, and the message of the Gospel. He thought globally, acted compassionately, and served selflessly.
A memorial service celebrating Richard Braun’s life will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Drive, Boardman, OH, (330) 758-4513 on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 4 p.m. followed by a reception for family and friends.
Memorials in his honor should be sent to the Ethiopia Education Endowment Fund, PRESBYTERIAN FOUNDATION, Attn: Ethiopia Education Endowment Fund, Acct: 1020094021.
Checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 406863, Atlanta, GA, 30384-6863. Contact a Foundation representative at 800.858.6127 for planned gifts.
Visit www.ethioeddow.org for messages of condolences and shared memories. Arrangements by THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME, 4221 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512, (330) 788-6568.
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Donald G. Carr, 42
YOUNGSTOWN — Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel, for Donald G. Carr, 42, who passed away Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Donald was born Jan. 24, 1964 in Youngstown, the son of Donald R. and Mary (Francis) Carr, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1982 graduate of Chaney High School and enjoyed camping and motorcycling.
He leaves his mother, three children, James, Michael and Melissa Carr, two sisters, Kelly (James) Jones and Kristin Carr, and a brother, David Carr, all of Youngstown.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Family and friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests material contributions be made to the funeral home to help with cost of the funeral.
Friends and family may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view the obituary and send condolences.
Anne T. Gray, 86
LAKE MILTON – There will be funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge Chapel for Anne T. Gray, 86, who died late Wednesday evening at Akron Manor Care in Akron.
Anne was born Feb. 28, 1920 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Anthony and Stefanie (Kreske) Thomas.
She retired in July of 1988 from the Youngstown school system, where she had taught for 19 years, and had also taught six years in Port Clinton.
Anne was a member of St. Roberts Church in Cortland and had worked for the United Steel Workers as a secretary.
Her husband, Jack C. Gray, whom she married in 1958, died July 24, 1991.
She is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Pantea of Akron; three grandchildren, Scott and Mark Pantea and Maggie Throckmorton; three great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Charles Organic of Florida.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Josephine Cramer and Stella Thomas.
Friends may call Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
The family requests that material contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, 3736 Boardman-Canfield Road, P.O. Box 321, Canfield, OH 44406.
Friends and family may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
Margaret L. Hartshorn, 74
CANFIELD – There will be funeral services at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Lane Funeral Home, Canfield Chapel, for Margaret L. Hartshorn, 74, formerly of Western Reserve Road, who passed away Wednesday evening at Caprice Health Care Center in North Lima.
Margaret was born May 9, 1932 in Monroe County, the daughter of William R. and Thelma M. (Stickle) Schmidt.
She was a teller and typist at J.C. Penney at the Boardman Plaza and had previously been a secretary for Northeast Ohio Egg and Poultry. She was also a member of the Berlin Center United Methodist Church.
Her husband, James E. Hartshorn, whom she married Sept. 1, 1951, passed away Nov. 1, 2003.
She leaves a daughter, Anita and her husband Scott Howard of Canfield; a grandson, James D. Howard; and four sisters, Doris Cline of Salem, Wilma Bott of Woodsfield, Frances Hixson of New Martinsville, W.Va.,,, and Betty Christy of Graysville.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Edward E. Schmidt; and a sister, LeOma Athey.
Friends and family may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Senior Independence, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44504.
Friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
Michael G. Hvisdak, 82
STRUTHERS – There will be funeral services Saturday, Jan. 13, at 9:30 a.m. at the Kirila Funeral Home, Inc. in Struthers, for Michael G. Hvisdak, 82, who died Wednesday, Jan. 10, at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
He was born Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1924 in Struthers, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Dluhos Hvizdak.
He was a graduate of Struthers High School and received a B.S. degree from Youngstown College and a masters degree in special education from Westminster College. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a radio operator during the Battle of the Bulge. He received a Victory Medal with three Bronze Stars in WWII.
He was a member of VFW Post No. 7538. He worked for the P&L E Railroad as a brakeman, and later he became a special education teacher for the Youngstown School System retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Struthers Friends of the Library, and the Coitsville and Lowellville Senior Citizens. He enjoyed golf, bowling, and played baseball in various local leagues.
Surviving are a brother, Eugene Hvizdak of Coitsville; a nephew, Eugene Hvizdak Jr. of Sharon, Pa.; nieces, Patricia Longmore of Poland, Cynthia Mostoller of Bastian, Va., Susan Miller of Poland and Miss Monica Hvizdak at home; and several other nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Cifra and Catherine Hvizdak; and a brother, John Hvisdak.
Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery.
Please visit www.kirilafh.com to view this obituary or to send condolences to the family.
Robin Lynn (Martsolf) Kalaman, 52
GARDNERVILLE, NEV.– Robin Lynn (Martsolf) Kalaman, 52, passed away Friday, Dec. 19, at the Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center, with her husband, son, and parents at her side.
Mrs. Kalaman was born Jan. 28, 1954 in Darlington, Pa., the daughter of Willard and Colleen (Strawn) Martsolf. The family moved to Ohio where she spent her school years in Damascus.
She graduated from West Branch High School in Beloit in 1972. In January of 1975, she moved to Florida, where she met Bob Kalaman. The couple was married in Damascus on April 20, 1980. In June of 1980, the couple moved to Nevada. Mrs. Kalaman worked at the Lakeside Inn as a bartender for 20 years and enjoyed her time at work socializing. Her hobbies included reading, watching movies, collecting figurines, doing yoga and spending time with her son.
She is survived by her husband, Bob Kalaman of Gardnerville; a son, Derek Kalaman of Gardnerville; her parents, Willard and Colleen Martsolf of Beloit; a brother, Bruce E. Marsolf of Beloit; a sister, Mrs. Jeff (Cheryl A.) Dillon of Dover, Del.; also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews, and three nieces, Mehgann Dillon, Rhiannon Dillon and Shannen Dillon, all of Dover.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents and a niece, Faxxon Marie Dillon.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Damascus First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Grant, Dr. Dale Jorgenson, Pastor Paul Hoy Jr. and Pastor John Dodds officiating.
A time of visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.
A private burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Robin Lynn Kalaman Memorial Fund at the Damascus First United Methodist Church.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen Funeral Home.
Robert Miles
OAKLAND PARK, FLA. – Robert Miles, born Sept. 26, 1965 in Youngstown, died at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
He leaves two sons, Dane, who lived with him, and Robert Miles of Struthers; his mother, Lillian Miles of Youngstown; brothers, Alan Miles and Michael Miles, both of Youngstown; and sister, Yvonne Silbaugh of Sharon, Pa.
He was preceded in death by his father, Mike Miles; a brother, Dennis Miles; and a sister, Jacqueline Flavell.
Josephine “Josie” A. Novak, 86
BOARDMAN – Services will be Saturday, Jan. 13, at 11:30 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home, 4221 Market St. in Boardman and at noon at St. Matthias Church for Josephine A. Novak, 66, who died Wednesday at her residence.
Josephine, known as “Josie,” was born May 11, 1940 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Stella Baron Badowski.
She graduated from Wilson High School and worked in the bakery for Woolworth’s in downtown Youngstown and had also worked in the cafeteria at Forum Health Northside Medical Center.
She enjoyed crocheting, baking and hosting birthday parties for her neighbors and friends, doing puzzles and coloring with her grandchildren and listening to her grandchildren’s stories. She was a very giving person and would do anything to help someone.
Her husband, Stephen “Rich” Novak, whom she married April 4, 1959 died Nov. 30, 1993.
She leaves her daughter, Jean (Michael) Shives of Boardman; two grandchildren, Christopher and Michelle Shives; her sister, Lucille Kish of Boardman; two aunts, Mary Soroka of Youngstown and Anna Morris of Xenia; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Stephen J. Novak.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Julianna Strausbaugh Patrick, 88
YOUNGSTOWN – Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in First Presbyterian Church, corner of Wick and Wood in Youngstown, for Mrs. Julianna Strausbaugh Patrick, 88, matriarch of four Youngstown generations, who died Jan. 10, 2007, fulfilling a joyous life of love, service, and devotion to her family, the Community, and the Church.
Judy was born Feb. 8, 1918, in Toledo, a daughter of Walter O. and Stella Cleland Strausbaugh.
She graduated from The Rayen School, attended the University of Michigan and graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1941, with a B.A. in Secondary Education.
She married James Allen Patrick, M.D., in 1942, and, following time spent during the war years in Augusta, Ga., and later in Ann Arbor, Mich., returned to Youngstown in 1953 and continued to grow her family, faith and legacy in the area. Judy was married to Dr. Patrick for 56 years.
Raised in an era when access to scientific fields was limited for women, Judy held a life-long interest in physics and space technologies, was fluent in the language of computers and databases and created a genealogy program of her family, verified by the Mayflower Society of Plymouth, Mass., which recognized four separate lines back to the founding Mayflower Families, including John Alden, Susanna Winslow, and Miles Standish.
Judy was past president of The North Hill Child Study Club, on the board of directors of the Florence Crittenden Home, volunteered at North Side Hospital, was a member of The Mayflower Society, Delta Gamma Sorority and was honored as a 50-year member of The Church, where she taught Sunday School for more than 40 years.
Judy always saw family as the foundation of her life and never missed an opportunity to show love or brighten the day for others. She was an amazing seamstress and tailor, an accomplished artist who recorded the industrial history of the Mahoning Valley, a hands-on mechanic, environmentalist and farmer, Cub Scout leader and Church Camp Arts and Crafts Director.
She leaves four children, James Allen (Beverly) Patrick, Jr., and Sarah Jane Patrick in Youngstown, and Atty. Walter Terry (Irena) Patrick in Vero Beach, Fla., and Dr. Michael Strausbaugh (Jacquie) Patrick in Rockville, Md.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her husband, James A. Patrick, M.D., is deceased, as are two sisters, Mrs. Jane Johnson and Mrs. Mary McKelvey.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Abiding Fund at The Church, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44503, or The Life Care Fund, Park Vista, 1216 Fifth Ave., Youngstown OH 44504.
Christopher Eric Puskas, 37
HOT SPRINGS, ARK. – Christopher Eric Puskas, 37, died Sunday, Jan. 7.
He was born July 24, 1969 in Youngstown to Steven L. and Renee (Flora) Puskas.
Christopher is survived by his wife, Lisa C. Puskas of Hot Springs; his mother, Renee (Flora) Puskas of Hot Springs; four daughters, Alexandra L. Puskas of Hot Springs, Erica D. Hefner of Grove City, Pa., and Amy N. Millard and Holly C. Millard, both of Hot Springs; a brother and sister-in-law, Martin L. and Carol Puskas of Denver; a brother, Steven T. Puskas of Hot Springs; and his faithful companion, Rufus.
He was preceded in death by his father.
There will be a memorial service at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at his residence, No. 72 Crystal Cove, Arkadelphia, Ark., with Larry Bradley officiating.
Arrangements are by the Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
Visit www.caruth-hale.com where guests may register.
Joseph Sabo Sr., 92
YOUNGSTOWN – Joseph Sabo Sr., 92, passed away Wednesday evening, Jan. 10, at Austinwoods Rehabilitation Health Care Center.
Mr. Sabo was born Feb. 24, 1914 in Niles, a son of the late Anthony and Barbara Sabo, and was a lifelong area resident.
He worked for Youngstown Sheet & Tube for 40 years, retiring in 1976 as a foreman at the Brier Hill Works Metal Product Division.
Joseph was a member of St. George Byzantine Catholic Church, and a member of its men’s group.
He leaves a son, Joseph Jr. (Stephanie) Sabo of Canfield.
His wife, Margaret B. Lengyel Sabo, whom he married Aug. 15, 1936, passed away Oct. 21, 2001. A brother, Anthony Sabo and two sisters, Bertha and Helen Safran, are also deceased.
Family and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, where funeral services will take place at 11 a.m.
Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery.
Please visit www.kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences to the family.
M. Denise Schuler, 81
BOARDMAN – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Charles Church for M. Denise Schuler, 81, who passed Wednesday afternoon at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Nov. 22, 1925 in Youngstown, a daughter of Edward John and Cecelia Pearl Greene Kaliholz, and was a lifelong Boardman resident.
Mrs. Schuler was the office manager at L.J. Schuler & Sons, followed by Schuler Heating & Cooling. She was a member of the church and volunteered at RSVP and for a number of charitable organizations.
She was the loving wife of Lawrence E. Schuler, whom she married Jan. 8, 1946 and passed Oct. 22, 1999.
She will be sadly missed by her children, Denise and Patrick Colucci, Helene and Tim Dwyer, son-in-law Mike Lovrinoff, Patti Ann and Rich Graziosi, Larry and Jeri Schuler, Ritchie and Cheryl Schuler, Mary Lou and Sam Carbon, Michael and Joyce Schuler, David and Pam Schuler, Marilyn and Paul Carrocce and Ed and Patsy Schuler; a sister, Mary Blair of California; 31 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Mary Jo Lovrinoff and Judy Schuler; a brother, Father Edward Kaliholz; and two sisters, Jayne Kulow and Joane Crump.
Family and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512.
To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me
"When I am gone, release me, let me go.
You have many things to see and do.
Please do not tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy, we had so many great years.
I gave you my love!
You can only guess how much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you have shown me.
But now it is time I travel on alone.
So grieve awhile for me, if you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It is only for awhile that we must part.
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, just call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near,
And if you listen quietly with your heart,
You'll hear all of my love surround you,
...ever so soft and clear!
And then, when you come this way alone,
I will greet you with a smile,
And welcome you to God's home!"
Arrangements are by the McCauley Funeral Home
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Thomas G. Stuckey Sr., 79
MESA, ARIZ. – Thomas G. Stuckey Sr., 79, died Friday, Jan. 5, in Mesa.
He was born Jan. 21, 1927 in Ford City, Pa., a son of Joseph and Nellie Dickey Stuckey, and lived in Youngstown for many years, moving to Mesa in 1982.
Mr. Stuckey worked at Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company, retiring in 1977. He was a member of the Mormon Church and the Moose Club, both in Mesa and played Santa Claus for many years. He served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Alabama.
His wife, the former Rose Marie McDowell, whom he married April 1, 1946, died Nov. 18, 2003.
He leaves three daughters, Shirley (Bill) Hafner of Hubbard, Gloria (Robert) Steffen of Mesa and Patricia Leonelli of Youngstown; three sons, Michael Stuckey of Mesa, John (Vickie) Stuckey of South Carolina and Joseph Stuckey of California; five sisters, Laura Graffuis of Clearfield, Pa., Alice (Ed) Holcomb of Girard, Bertha Greathouse of Austintown, Vivian (Jim) Morrison of Youngstown and Dorothy (Don) Greathouse of Girard; a brother, Charles (Joann) Stuckey of Hubbard; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
His parents; a daughter, Sandra; a son, Thomas Jr.; two sisters, Stella and Bessie; and four brothers, Joseph, Raymond, Royd and Darrell, preceded him in death.
Local arrangements are being handled by the Kelley-Robb Funeral Home in Hubbard.
Please visit www.kelley-robb.com to view this obituary and to send condolences to the family.
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