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Claude J. Brogan, 86

SALEM – Claude J. Brogan, 86, died Friday morning at Salem Community Hospital.

Claude was born Jan. 8, 1923 in Alliance, the son of the late Ross and Daisy (Manypenny) Brogan.

Throughout his life Claude was a very active person, being involved in many things, as a senior in high school he worked at the Brogan Dairy delivering milk. He was a farmer for a majority of his life, retiring from that in 1966. He operated the Case Equipment Business in the early 1950’s and owned and operated the Diamond Feed and Supply Company for 21 years, from 1950 to 1971. He bred and raised many ponies in the 1950’s and 1960’s. He was instrumental in starting the Palmyra Fire Department in 1954 and helped to build the fire station and was still an honorary member to date.

He was the owner of C J Brogan Realty and was a broker for 40 years. Claude also served as a Past Master of Charity Lodge No. 530 and was a member for 53 years. He currently attended the Berlin Center United Methodist Church and a past member of Paris Grange.

Mr. Brogan is survived by his wife, Lonetta A. (Brown) Brogan, whom he married Jan. 20, 1974; seven children, James Lee Brogan of Alliance, Claudia J. (Robert) Lewis of Ravenna, Cindy (Dexter) Le-Mon of Diamond, Robert Clegg of Tulsa, Okla., Rhonda (Byron) Bigelow of Austintown, Russell (Amy) Brogan of Thomasville, Ga. and Robyn (Jeff) Biery of Salem; and 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Cristin, Ainsley, Mark, Jacquelyn, Joe, Ashley, Austin, Chelsea, Bryanna, Jeremiah, Hannah, Christopher, Jordan, Caleb, Travis, Mikaelyn, Haylee, Alexis and Brogan. He is also survived by two brothers and a sister, Clyde Brogan of Norwalk, Lois Campbell of Canton and a twin brother, Claire Brogan of North Benton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant brothers, Ross Jr. and Cletus; and a sister, Betty.

A funeral service will be held Monday, Feb. 16, at the Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home at 11 a.m. with Rev. Russell Libb officiating.

Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Claude’s memory to the Berlin Center United Methodist Church, 15611 West Akron Canfield Road, Berlin Center, OH 44401.

Friends may visit www.grfuneralhome.com to send condolences and sign the guest register online.

Anna M. Colaluca, 95

NEW CASTLE, PA. – Anna M. Colaluca, 95, formerly of North Cascade Street, died the morning of Feb. 12, at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle.

Mrs. Colaluca was born on May 16, 1913, the daughter of the late Peter and Marie Antoinette Rossi Morell in Struthers.

Anna was married to the late Jess Colaluca for 50 years. He preceded her in death in 1983.

Mrs. Colaluca was a housewife. She was a member of Eagles No. 455 and St. Mary’s Card Club. She was an avid gardener, bowler and loved music. She was honored by the Lawrence County Board of Elections for 50 years of service to the 3rd Ward of New Castle. Anna attended St. Vitus Church.

Survivors include one son, Richard Colaluca of New Castle; one brother, Albert Morell of Poland; six grandchildren, Lori Dean Hites, Bob Dean, Richard Colaluca Jr., Ron Dean, Jesse Colaluca and Cyndi Clark; 11 great-grandchildren, Michelle Henry, Jamie Eury, Heather Dean, Travis Dean, Richard Colaluca II, Bobby Hites, Ryan Hites, Kenny Clark, Kayla Clark, Ben Rettig and Jake Rettig. She is also survived by nephews and nieces and 286 loving family members.

Anna was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one daughter, Virginia Worrell, who passed in 2008; one daughter-in-law, Sally Colaluca; 10 brothers, Samuel, John, Carmen, Peter, Thomas, Alex, Pietro, Pietro, Domenico and Vito Morell; and nine sisters, Rose and Lucy Barone, Mary Ziemann, Alice Morell, Marietta Mainer, Catherine and Vita and Anna Maria Morell; and a infant sister.

Calling hours will be Sunday, Feb. 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory at 941 S. Mill St.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Monday, Feb. 16, at St. Vitus Church at 11 a.m., with the Rev. John Petrarulo officiating and a procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30 a.m.

Entombment will take place at the Resurrection Mausoleum.

Ronald L. Colla, 56

AUSTINTOWN – Prayers will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Ronald L. Colla, 56, who passed away Sunday at his home.

He was born Jan. 31, 1953 in Youngstown, the son of Samuel and Clara Louise (Witzeman) Colla Sr.

Ron was a 1971 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. He worked for Colla’s Market from 1973 to 2000. For the past nine years, he had been self-employed by buying and selling items on ebay. He also enjoyed cars and collecting coins.

He leaves his mother, Clara Louise Colla of Youngstown; two brothers, Paul Colla and John (Mary) Colla, both of Austintown; and four nieces and nephews, Lisa, Jennifer, John F. and Gina Colla.

Ron was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Samuel Colla Jr.

Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that material tributes take the form of donations to the family.

Loretta M. Stanton Connelly, 89

“Together Again”

BOARDMAN – Loretta M. Stanton Connelly, 89, a devoted and compassionate wife and mother, died Thursday morning at her home in Boardman with her daughters at her side.

Mrs. Connelly was born in Youngstown on April 18, 1919 to Leo and Mary Ellen Stanton and grew up with three brothers and a sister.

She graduated from South High School.

She married Thomas F. Connelly on June 21, 1941 at St. Patrick’s Church in Youngstown. They were married for 62 years, raised their children at a home on Charles Avenue. They celebrated their daughters’ marriages, the births of their grandchildren and numerous other special occasions together before Mr. Connelly passed away in 2003.

A strong woman of Irish heritage and Catholic faith, Mrs. Connelly was a long time parishioner of St. Charles Church in Boardman.

Mrs. Connelly was fond of the expression, “we are woman; we are strong,” and this value was manifested in her daily life. She spent four years away from her husband during WWII, worked at General Fireproofing from 1940 to 1944, raised a large family and fought through illness.

Never short on family and friends, Mrs. Connelly especially enjoyed large holiday gatherings at her daughters’ homes. Her presence, stories and humor lit up a room and kept her family close.

She is survived by five daughters, Mary (Thomas) Stabi of Boardman, Peggy (Randy) Ramhoff of Sandusky; Kathy (Frank) Musilli of Canfield, Jeanne (Steve) Bernard of Stow and Joanie (John) Ramson of Poland, and a son, Pat Connelly. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Keith and Katie Stabi, Lindsay and Megan Ramhoff, Michael Musilli, Brian, Becky and Joey Bernard, Jayme, Johnny and Jimmy Ramson, Colleen Soares, and Christopher Connelly, and seven great-grandchildren. She is survived by three sisters-in-law, Betty Hamer, Francis Connelly and Rose Connelly.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Connelly was preceded in death by a daughter, Maureen Connelly Deniakis; her brothers, James, William and Leo Stanton; a sister, Emily Stanton Durkin; and a grandson, Johnny Deniakis.

Friends may call Sunday, Feb. 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. in Youngstown.

Prayers will begin at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Saint Charles Church, celebrated by Father Philip Rogers.

Family and friends may visit www.foxfunerahome.org to view this obituary and send condolences.

The family would like to thank Hospice of the Valley and asks that material contributions be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512.

Loretta Connelly will be remembered for her unwavering love and devotion to her family, her strength and her faith.

Patricia A. Copen, 61

HUBBARD – Services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at the Szabo & Sons Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Stephen of Hungary Church for Patricia A. Copen, 61, who passed away Tuesday following a car accident.

Patricia was born March 8, 1947 in Youngstown, a daughter of Mathew and Anne Chordas Stanar.

She worked at Packard Electric for 30 years as an assembler, retiring in 2000.

Patricia was a member of St. Stephen of Hungary Church and its CCD teacher and principal. She also was a member of the Monday night prayer group, Parish Family Life committee, the RCIA program, a lecture and Eucharistic minister for St. Stephen of Hungary and Sts. Cyril Methodius Churches. She was also a member of the Jewish-Christian dialogue committee and active in the Hubbard football and basketball boosters.

Patricia enjoyed ceramics, trips to Florida and cruises.

She is survived by a son, Mathew (Jodie) Copen of Clermont, Fla.; a sister, Denise Stanar Matz of Boardman; and a niece, Dana Matz, whom she cherished.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents.

Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. and Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Nick D’Agati, 88

NILES – Nick D’Agati, 88, of 1409 Robbins Ave., died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Humility House in Austintown.

He was born Oct. 26, 1920 in Sicily, Italy, the son of Anthony and Ursula D’Agati.

Nick was employed for 32 years at Niles Mahoning Glass General Electric as a press operator, before retiring in 1982.

He was a member of the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, the East End Club and the Niles Knights of Columbus Council 1681.

He enjoyed gardening, playing cards and wine making.

His wife, Nancy DeLuca D'Agati, whom he married July 1, 1949, died Oct. 17, 1999.

Nick, who was a loving father, grandpa and great-grandpa, will be deeply missed by a son, Anthony D’Agati and his wife, Kathy, of Niles; two grandchildren, Nick D’Agati and Mary Adkins and her husband, Dan; a great-granddaughter, Kaylee D’Agati Adkins; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by 15 brothers and sisters.

Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles, where the Mt. Carmel Bereavement Ministry will conduct prayers at 4:30 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, with Father Larry Frient officiating, preceded by a 9 a.m. prayer service at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Pineview Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by the Joseph Rossi & Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Niles.

Please visit www.josephrossifuneralhome.com to e-mail condolences.

Samuel J. (Cirigliano) DeAngelo Sr., 73

CLARKS MILLS, PA. – Samuel J. (Cirigliano) DeAngelo Sr., 73, of 115 Drew Road, went home to be with the Lord at 6:01 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born June 19, 1935 in Youngstown to Frank and Margaret Takach Cirigliano and was reared by his grandparents, Sam and Letizial (Cirigliano) DeAngelo.

He was a 1954 graduate of The Rayen School and worked in commercial construction for over 43 years. He began with B & B Construction Co., Yanarella Construction Co., and retired from The Cafaro Company in 1997.

He worked as a labor foreman. He also owned and operated SPD Trucking Company for several years. He was a member of The International Union of North America, Local 125 of Youngstown and local 935 of Warren.

He was a member of the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church and attended Clarks Mills United Methodist Church, where he played in the praise band. He loved music and was an accomplished musician on the tenor sax.

He loved racing and was a master mechanic and built many high performance motors for race cars, tractors and others. He and his son were members of the Keystone Mini Pullers Association, where they pulled mini-modified tractors. He enjoyed boating and fishing and was a member of the U.S. Power Squadron and a U.S. Navy veteran.

He married Peggy L. Arnold on Oct. 13, 1956 and she survives at home. Also surviving is one daughter, Sheri J. DeAngelo of Mesa, Ariz.; one son, Samuel J. DeAngelo Jr. and wife Diane of Greenville, Pa.; three grandchildren, Nicholas, Lexie and Jenna DeAngelo; two sisters, Mrs. James (Patricia) Arthur of Parma Heights and Mrs. Willie (Carol) Blauvelt of Warren; one brother, Frank E. DeAngelo of Pelzer, S.C.; also Helen Cole, oncology nurse and best friend.

Preceded in death by parents; grandparents; and one daughter, Sonja DeAngelo.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.

Calling hours will be Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St. in Stoneboro, Pa. and 10 a.m. until time of service at the Clarks Mills United Methodist Church, 3813 Hadley Road in Clarks Mills, Pa.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 at the church, with Rev. Jay E. Sterling, pastor, officiating.

Virginia Gilchrist, 88

WARREN – Virginia Gilchrist, 88, formerly of Girard, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Community Skilled Nursing Home.

Virginia was born June 16, 1920 to the late James C. and Mildred H. Hickman Hurst in Mountain, W.Va.

She was a waitress at the Saratoga Restaurant in Warren and the Vienna Airport restaurant. She was a member of the Howland Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Ambassadors Club, and volunteered at the Youngstown Rescue Mission.

She is survived by her daughter, Judith Myers of Vienna Township; a stepson, Charles Gilchrist of McDonald; and a stepdaughter, Elaine Brown of Mesa, Ariz.; her sisters, Carol Wells, Janice Hurst and Gladys Jackson, all of West Virginia, and Karen Hernandez of Georgia; her brothers, Harold Hurst of Braceville, Calvin Hurst of Leavittsburg and Richard Hurst of West Virginia; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie M. Gilchrist, whom she married March of 1971, and died June 21, 1988; her sisters, Edith Schwartzenigger, Helen Hardesty, Elsie Lamp and Ruth Hurst; her brothers, James Howard Hurst, Clarence Hurst and Oakley Hurst; and a stepdaughter, Carolyn Gilchrist.

Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Blackstone Funeral Home, where visitation will be Sunday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and also one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Interment will be at Girard City Cemetery.

The family would like to specially thank Pam Baxter and all the nurses and aides at the Community Skills Nursing Home for their loving care of Virginia and request that any material contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association and the Howland Baptist Church.

Wanda R. Hawk, 55

STRUTHERS - Wanda R. Hawk, 55, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at the Hospice House.

Wanda was born March 19, 1953 in Salem, a daughter of Robert and Martha (Snyder) Gorby. She was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1971 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Wanda was a member of the Red Hawk Native American Cultural Association and enjoyed making Native American crafts and jewelry. She was also president of the Struthers Manor Council. Wanda attended the High Pointe Church.

She leaves her mother, Martha Gorby of Austintown; her son, Robert Shafer of Struthers; two grandsons, Alex and Anthony Shafer; and two sisters, Catherine (Gary) Blaurock of Austintown and Bobbie Mae (Kevin) Filer of Dayton.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Gorby and her maternal grandmother, Mildred Lewis.

Funeral services will be on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers.

Family and friends will be received Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. and Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.

Rudolph “Rudy” Janesh, 79

YOUNGSTOWN – Rudolph “Rudy” Janesh, 79, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Hospice House.

Rudy was born Oct. 4, 1929, to the late Frank and Florentine Adamoser Janesh in Struthers.

He worked for Consolidated Frieght for 27 years as a truck driver and served in the Korean War in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his children, Debra Janesh of Youngstown, Shirley (Don) Barnett of Girard, Donald (Susan) Janesh of Austintown and Donna (Ronald) DeGenaro of Struthers; his sisters, Mary Dunker of Austintown, Florentine Colella of Canfield; a brother, Robert of Struthers; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Louise La Rocco and his brother, Frank.

Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard, where visitation will be Monday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Internment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Material contributions may be made to the Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514.

Dorothy L. Leedy, 87

YOUNGSTOWN – Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Austintown for Dorothy L. Leedy, 87, who died early Friday morning at Hospice House in Poland.

She was born April 9, 1921, in Punxsutawney, Pa., a daughter of the late George A. and Rachel (Hobba) Myers.

She was a member of the Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Austintown, Miriam Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and had been a volunteer auxiliary for W.R.C.S. for 35 years. She also enjoyed bowling and playing 500, but her greatest love was her family.

She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Leedy, whom she married April 17, 1943. She also leaves a son, Ronald S. (Susan) Leedy of Garden Grove, Calif.; a daughter, Joyce A. (Robert “Chip”) Williams of Channahon, Ill.; a sister, Beatrice Mound of Youngstown; her two dear and precious granddaughters, Kristen and Lindsey Williams; three nieces, Nancy Pietra and Diane Pelanda of Youngstown, and Janice Will of Canton, Ga.; and a nephew, William Mound of Austintown.

She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant son, Robert.

Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church with services immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or to Hospice House.

Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

Herbert M. McCartney Sr., 88

DEERFIELD – There will be no services or calling hours for Herbert M. McCartney Sr., 88, who died Thursday morning at his residence.

He was born Jan. 29, 1921 in Hysham, Mont., a son of Forrest and Lillian McCartney.

He worked as a mason for Construction Workers Local 8 for many years until his retirement. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marine. He was a member of the Lake Milton Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.

He married the former Adair L. Kemble in 1940, and she preceded him in death on May 14, 2002.

He is survived by four children, Jacqueline (Donald) Lowery of Muldrow, Okla., Sharon (Robert) Bailey of Deerfield, Herbert Jr. (Connie) McCartney of Elk River, Idaho and John (Lisa) McCartney of Deerfield; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John and Forrest McCartney; and two sisters, Ethel Beard and Norma Greasel.

The family has entrusted arrangements to the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel.

Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

Annabelle P. Milkovich, 75

YOUNGSTOWN - Annabelle P. Milkovich, 75, of the city’s westside, passed away Thursday afternoon, Feb. 12, 2009, at her home after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

Annabelle was born Sept. 29, 1933 in Warren, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Stauffer Pennell and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Warren Harding High School. She was a homemaker, and worked for several years at Packard Electric in Warren.

Annabelle was a member of the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, where she was a volunteer for the church’s Friday fish fry.

Mrs. Milkovich leaves her husband of 52 years, Nicholas P. Milkovich, whom she married Jan. 12, 1957; four daughters, Melanie (Harold) Thompson of Youngstown, Robin (Crispin) Crago of Austintown, Nikki Milkovich of Youngstown and Lisa Milkovich of Youngstown; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Shirley (Dennis) Kennedy of Austintown; and three brothers, Thomas (Barbara) Pennell of Akron, David (Sarah) Pennell of Milton, Fla. and Jack (Virginia) Pennell of Akron.

Annabelle will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Her son, George A. Milkovich and a brother, Orrin Pennell are deceased.

Family and friends may call on Sunday, Feb. 15, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road in Youngstown, where a prayer service will take place at 7 p.m.

Funeral services will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home, and continue at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church on Laird Avenue in Youngstown. Interment will follow at Tod Homestead Cemetery.

Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send condolences on-line.

R. Wayne Miller, 74

YOUNGSTOWN – R. Wayne Miller, 74, died Thursday afternoon, Feb. 12, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

He was born Dec. 12, 1934, in Youngstown, a son of Edward James and Edith Nester Miller and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Miller was a self employed home improvement specialist. He enjoyed woodworking, country music and telling jokes.

He leaves his wife, the former, Darla A. Kachelries Haines, whom he married March 30, 1980; two daughters, Pamula and Kathy; a stepson, Richard (Cindy) Haines of Youngstown and a stepgrandchild, Willy Kachelries of Youngstown.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Violet; four brothers, Frank, Floyd, Art and Harry Miller and a stepson, William Kachelries.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the Kelley-Robb Funeral Home in Hubbard.

Family and friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Material contributions can be made to the family.

Please visit www.kelley-robb.com to view this obituary and to send condolences to the family.

Daniel Ray Smith, 84

POLAND - Daniel Ray Smith, 84, died early Friday morning at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

“Dan” was born March 25, 1924 in Youngstown, a son of Daniel and Media Ipe Smith.

A 1942 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Dan enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving during World War II from October of 1942 until February of 1946.

He was a carpenter by trade and worked for C. Bode Inc. for 25 years and then became self-employed, specializing in home remodeling, wood working and home repairs.

Dan was an active member of the Faith Community Church, serving in many capacities including Deacon, Elder Emeritus, president of the congregation and head of the building committee, where he was instrumental in the 1964 addition to the church. After retirement, Dan spent countless hours maintaining the church.

He was a member of the Poland Lodge F. & A.M. 766 and a 32nd Degree Mason of the Valley of Youngstown Scottish Rite.

Besides his wife of 60 years, the former Ruth Wietelmann, whom he married Oct. 15, 1948, he leaves one daughter, Cynthia (Geoffry) Howard of Suffield; four sons, Ray Smith of Miles City, Mont., Dale Smith of Poland, Gary (Beth) Smith of Petersburg and Scott Smith also of Poland; three grandchildren, Adam and Amy Howard and Liz Bennett; and one great-grandson, Kalen Bennett.

Besides his parents, Dan was preceded in death by one sister, Marilyn Kane.

Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Faith Community Church, with the Rev. Gary Marcy officiating.

Friends will be received Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland and Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.

Fred L. Struble, 75

POLAND – There will be funeral services at 11 a.m. Monday at the Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home for Fred L. Struble, 75, who passed away Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Health Center, Boardman Campus.

Fred was born July 25, 1933 in Youngstown, a son of George A. and Lillian L. Campbell Struble and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a sanitary engineer for Mahoning County for 30 years, retiring in 1987. He also worked part time at The Embassy on Youngstown-Poland Road for many years.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict.

He leaves his wife, the former Agnes Fellows, whom he married Sept. 9, 1955; his children, Fred L. Jr. (Sharon) Struble of New Springfield, Patricia (Kenneth) Bodnar of Youngstown, Ronald Struble of East Palestine, Pamela Struble of Salem and Gary (Rachelle) Struble of Girard; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward Struble of Youngstown; and a sister, Thelma Chenoweth of New Port Richey, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Shannon Kos; brothers, Dean Struble and Dale Struble; and sisters, Ruth Reinhart, Mavis Houston, June Wyllie and Helen Ditata.

There will be calling hours Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. and Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home in Hubbard.

Interment will be at Green Haven Memorial Gardens.

Friends and family may visit www.stewart-kyle.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

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George W. Tekac, 90

COITSVILLE TOWNSHIP – Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at 10:15 a.m. at the Kirila Funeral Home, 258 Poland Ave. in Struthers and at 11 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 421 Covington St. in Youngstown for George W. Tekac, 90, who died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at his residence.

George was born March 24, 1918 in Struthers, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Vasur Tekac.

He went to Villa Marie grade school, which accepted boys at that time, graduated from New Castle High School and completed several courses from Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. to become a millwright.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served as an Air Corp. Sergeant in Newfoundland during WWII.

George worked as a maintenance man in the Seamless Mill of the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co., Campbell Works and retired after 37 years of service. He received several awards and certificates of accomplishments from Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. for suggestions to save maintenance repairs for the company.

He was a member of Lodge No. 185 in Campbell for 56 years and served as hall manager for 30 years, the Jednotka Slovak Lodge No. 259, all of his life and the VFW Post No. 3538, both in Struthers, and the ACC Club in Youngstown. He was a manager for the Coitsville Little League during the 1960s and a member of the St. George Kolo Ensemble, and went on a 14 day concert tour in Croatia, Yugoslavia.

He was a devoted husband, a loving father and loved his family and friends and was always concerned about others, even through his later years.

He also loved dancing, farming and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, the former Marie Rose Lilak, whom he married May 25, 1946; a son, Jack (Marilyn) of Poland; a daughter, Rosemary (Jeff) Olsavsky of Youngstown; two grandchildren, Kimberly (Dom) Triveri and Ryan Tekac, both of Poland; one great-grandchild, Anthony Triveri; and several godchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Steve, Joseph, John and Andy; and one sister, Ann Lewar.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Please visit www.kirilafh.com to view this obituary and send online condolences to the family.

Mary K. Wilson, 91

YOUNGSTOWN – Prayers will begin at 10:15 a.m. Monday at the Fox Funeral Home in Boardman, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church for Mary K. Wilson, 91, who passed away Thursday morning at the Hospice House.

Mrs. Wilson was born March 31, 1917 in Youngstown, a daughter of Patrick and Florence Connelly McCarthy.

She attended Ursuline High School and worked for 12 years as a custodian at House Keeper. Mary was a member of the church. She enjoyed playing cards, doing crossword puzzles, and was a member of the 500 Club.

Her husband, James W. Wilson, whom she married Sept. 28, 1946, died Sept. 24, 1996.

She leaves three sons, Robert (Karen) Wilson of Austintown, John (Colleen) Wilson of Boardman and Jimmy Wilson of Youngstown; two sisters, Irene McCarthy of Youngstown and Theresa Newbrick of Maryland; a brother, Patrick McCarthy of Youngstown; four grandchildren, James Wilson, Joe Wilson, Brian Wilson and Kayla Wilson.

Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Material contributions may be made to the Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514 or the Special Olympics.

Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences.

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