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Tributes 2009-04-12
Frank D. “Chick” Aulisio, 89
AUSTINTOWN – A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at noon on Tuesday at St. Anthony of Padua Church for Frank D. “Chick” Aulisio, 89, who died suddenly Good Friday afternoon during Holy Week at his residence.
Chick was born Feb. 11, 1920, in Greensburg, Pa., a son of Joseph and Rose Agresti Aulisio.
He was a general foreman with Hynes Steel, retiring with 44 years of service in 1982. He was a member of the church and served with the U.S. Army in World War II in Europe as a medic. He enjoyed gardening, golfing, traveling, and his involvement with the Cornersburg Senior Citizens.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, the former Julia P. Mulidore, whom he married Sept. 20, 1941; two daughters, Sandy (Jack) Russell and Francine Aulisio; a brother, Gene Aulisio; and two sisters, Angie Burkey and Dora Light.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Nick, Tony and George Aulisio; and a sister, Katherine Rosati.
Family and friends may call one hour before the Mass (11 a.m. to noon) at the church.
The burial will be at Calvary Cemetery with military honors..
Arrangements are being handled by the Schiavone Funeral Home in Youngstown.
Donald L. Bowen, 81
NILES – Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel for Donald L. Bowen, 81, who died early Friday evening at Briarfield Manor Nursing Home in Austintown.
He was born Sept. 19, 1927 in Niles, a son of Jabe and Grace (Dunbar) Bowen, and he resided in the Niles area most of his life.
He was a 1946 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served as a Bandsman Trumpeter. After his military service, he worked as an independent insurance agent and was owner/operator of Bowen Insurance Agency of Niles. He was a former member and deacon of the First Presbyterian Church in Niles and was a current member of the Ellsworth Presbyterian Church. He was a longtime member of the Niles Masons and the Niles Rotary, where he served as past president from 1970 to 1971. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman and he was a member of the Board of Trustees of Diehl Lake in Berlin Center, where he stocked the lake with game fish.
He married the former Betty M. Powell on Nov. 15, 1947, and she preceded him in death Jan. 4, 2007.
He is survived by five children, Janet (Robert) Miller of McDonald, Julia (Bill) Marquard of North Olmsted, Gale (Steve) Brogley of Dayton, Lee (Jenny) Bowen of Elyria and Beth (Kurt Smith) Bowen of Concord, N.H. He also leaves 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Walter Bowen; and three sisters, Florence McGarry, Eleanor Crone and Margaret Calhoun.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of The Valley.
Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
Sara Strouss Brody
NAPLES, FLA. – Sara Strouss Brody died peacefully with loving care at The Glenview in Naples, Fla., on April 7, 2009.
She leaves her daughters, Susan Clare Brody of Allison Park, Pa., and Paula Brody (Hassenfeld) of Naples, Fla., and Boston and their family.
She was married to Dr. Edwin R. Brody for more than 50 years, and they resided in Youngstown and in their later years, Coconut Creek, Fla. He preceded her in death in 1996.
Born in 1922, the daughter of Elaine August and Clarence Strouss of Youngstown, she was predeceased by her two brothers, Clarence Strouss Jr. and Stanley Issac Strouss.
She is survived by her brother, Albert of New Albany, Ohio, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sara Brody was truly a unique individual, and in her own quiet way, she touched many lives. Together with her husband and children, she continued a family tradition of philanthropy, generously supporting many causes. She was gentle, dignified and always an ethical person, volunteering in numerous organizations in Youngstown, most notably the Sisterhood of Temple Rodef Shalom.
Also active in her Garden Club for many years, she had a love of gardening, horticulture and flower arranging. She also enjoyed sewing, knitting, needlepoint, music and painting. As a homemaker, she was the ultimate home economist and had a knack for recycling, even before recycling became the right thing to do. She and her husband were world travelers and members of the Cunard World Cruise Society.
In the last years of her life, her caring nature expressed itself in her love for dogs. In her honor and memory, The Brody Project for Animal Assisted Therapy has begun in Naples, Fla., to offer therapeutic benefits of the bonding between animals and individuals.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to The Brody Project, c/o Peter Miles, Fifth Third Private Bank, 999 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, FL 34108 or to Temple Rodef Shalom, Strouss Hall Fund, 1119 Elm Street, Youngstown, OH 44505.
A memorial tribute service will be held at The Glenview, 100 Glenview Place in Naples at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14.
Dorothy Canacci Calvert, 85
CANFIELD - There will be funeral services at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at the Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 343 Via Mt. Carmel in Youngstown, with the Rev. Msgr. Michael Cariglio celebrating, for Dorothy Canacci Calvert, 85, who passed away Friday afternoon, April 10.
Mrs. Calvert was born July 26, 1923, in Youngstown, the daughter of Ulderico and Concetta (Bamabeo) Canacci.
At age 15, she traveled to Abruzzi, Italy, where she resided for 10 years. Unable to return home due to the onset of World War II, she was employed for three years by the British Anglo-American Rest Center in L’ Aquila, Italy. It was there that she met her husband, Leonard Calvert, an officer in the British Army. They were married Feb. 25, 1946 and were presented with a military honor guard.
After the war, she and her husband moved to Yorkshire, England, where she lived for many years. While in England, she was employed at the Yorkshire Power Station. She also taught English to Italian women seeking employment. In 1962, she and her husband returned to Youngstown. Mr. Calvert passed away July 18, 1982.
Mrs. Calvert was employed as a cook by Scarsella’s Restaurant in Youngstown, and later by Edward DeBartolo Jr. as a housekeeper. True to her Italian heritage, Dorothy had a passion for cooking, and she shared generously with her many friends and family. She felt fortunate to have lived in three countries during her lifetime.
Dorothy is survived by her many nieces and nephews, including Victoria Battista, her principal caregiver with whom she made her home, and by Guy LaLama, her long-time companion.
She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Nemo, Herman, William, Albert and Thomas Canacci; two sisters, Vincenza Fumi and Mary Grace Scarsella; and a nephew, Louis Pettorelli.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Youngstown or St. Jude Hospital.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m on Monday, April 13, at the Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Avenue in Boardman.
Patsy A. Carlini Jr., 80
YOUNGSTOWN – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at St. Christine Church in Youngstown, preceded by a 9:15 a.m. prayer service held at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. in Boardman, for Patsy A. Carlini Jr., 80, who peacefully passed away Wednesday morning April 8, 2009, with his beloved family at his side.
Pasty will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends and will live on in the hearts of all.
He was born Oct. 15, 1928 in Youngstown, the son of Patsy Sr. and Julia (Troll) Carlini and was a lifelong area resident.
Patsy was a tool and die maker with Extrusion Die Company until his retirement in 1990. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, where he earned the rank of Private First Class and received the following decorations, the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupational Medal.
Patsy was a member of St. Christine Church, the VFW Post 93 on South Avenue, the ITAM Post 3 on Meridian Road and the Amerital Club.
He enjoyed doing yard work, BBQ on the grill, and socializing and telling stories with his family and friends. Patsy was always giving to anyone in need and always there to help his neighbors, but he mostly just loved to spend time with his family.
He leaves behind to hold on to his precious memories, his wife of over 47 years, the former Rose Mary Welsh, whom he married on July 29, 1961; three children, Christine (Frank) Merlino and Marie (Dr. Fred) Pruitt, both of Boardman and Raphe Neapolitan at home; four grandchildren, Dr. Chris (Val) Pruitt, Lysa Pruitt, Anthony Merlino and Patsy Carlini-Pruitt; a great-granddaughter, Alexis Pruitt; a sister, Virginia Gentile of Boardman; his favorite sister-in-law, Mary Grace Welsh of Youngstown; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dogs, Lucia and Bocce.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lucy Safranic; four brothers, Joseph, Edward, George and Raymond Carlini; and his beloved father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Mary Welsh.
Friends may call on Monday, April 13, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. in Boardman.
Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Trumbull County American Legion.
Sharlene Carmichael, 73
BOCA RATON, FLA. – Sharlene Carmichael, 73, formerly of Howland Township, and residing in Boca Raton, Fla. since 1992, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2009.
Sharlene was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Jillian.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Charles Carmichael Sr.; son, Charles (Valerie) Carmichael Jr.; three daughters, Dawn (Tedd) Lee, Kimberly (Colin) Murray and Amy (Andrew) Bertilacci; and seven grandchildren, Adam, Colin Jr., Kyle, Prospero, Nickolaus, Amanda and Trevor. She also leaves a brother, Ronald Winningham and sister, Ardith Murphy.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at the Howland United Methodist Church, where friends will be received from 1:30 p.m. until service time. Pastor Ronald Spore will officiate.
Interment will be at Sager Memorial Cemetery in Bristolville.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to the Berea Children’s Home, 202 E. Bagley Road, Berea, OH 44017.
Local arrangements were entrusted to Roberts-Clark Chapel.
Please visit www.robertsclarkchapel.com to view this obituary and send condolences on-line.
William M. Carney, 74
NORTH OLMSTEAD – William M. Carney, 74, formerly of Youngstown, was the husband of Marcella; father of Cathleen Marein (Mark), Coleen Figueira (Brent), Theresa Jackson, Patricia Dunbar (Marcus), Marion Frehmeyer (Dale), Bill Carney (Kathy), Bridget Scileppi (Patrick), Michael Carney (Elaine), Susan Beeman (Russ), Barbara Finowski, John Carney (Jenny) and Marcy Krance (Tony); grandfather of 30; and great-grandfather of one. He was the son of the late Captain Michael P. and Marion (Tyndall); brother of Maureen O’Connor, Peggy McVicker, James, Barbara Mathews, Kieran Canacci, Tim, and the late Helen Bartholomew.
Family requests donations in William’s name to be made to Holy Family Home, 6707 State Road, Parma, OH 44134.
Memorial Mass will be at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 525 Dover Center Road in Bay Village, on Monday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Cremation by Busch Crematory. Private inurnment in Youngstown.
Norma M. Chill
STRONGSVILLE – Norma M. Chill passed away Thursday, April 9, 2009.
She was the loving sister of Leon Chill and the late William Chill.
She was a former employee of LTV Steel.
All services will be private.
Please visit www.jardinefh.com to view this obituary.
Contributions may be made to any Mulitple Sclerosis Society.
Arrangements are being handled by the Jardine Funeral Home in Strongsville.
Edward W. Clay, 79
AUSTINTOWN – Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel for Edward W. Clay, 79, who died early Saturday morning at Austinwoods Care Center.
Edward was born May 2, 1929, in Beaver Township, the son of Noah and Bertha (McClish) Clay.
After 32 years, he retired in 1980 from U.S. Steel, McDonald Works, where he had been a machine operator, and later worked for Austinwoods in housekeeping for eight years. He had lived in this area all of his life and was of the Lutheran faith.
Edward is survived by his wife, Ruby (Grubb) Jones Clay, whom he married April 6, 1956.
He also leaves five children, Ruby (Bill) McDonnell of North Canton, Sam (Pam) Clay of Youngstown, William (Cheryl) Clay of Columbiana, and Thomas Clay and Penny Clay, both of Austintown; two sisters, Betty Coy of Salem and Irene Foy of Austintown; four brothers, George Clay of North Lima, Vernon Clay of Nelsonville, Harry Clay of Canfield, and Norman Clay of Austintown; two grandchildren, John Jones of Canfield and Marley (Drew) Ridgley of Boardman; and four great-grandchildren, Ayden, Jordyn, Ryan and Owen Jones.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, John Jones.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday prior to the services at the funeral home.
The family would like to express their thanks to Gentiva Home Health Care, Austinwoods Care Center and Hospice of the Valley for their loving care.
Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
Mary D. Crum, 51
YOUNGSTOWN – Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel for Mary D. Crum, 51, who died Friday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
She was born Nov. 12, 1957 in Somerset, Ky., a daughter of George and Mary (Haney) Brinson, and she came to this area in 1991.
She spent her adult life as a homemaker raising her three children. She was very active in the Boy Scouts for 20 years, serving as Cub Master for Pack 84. She was also Commissioner of the Whispering Pines District, and she was Committee Chair of Troop 75 from the Youngstown Saxon Club. She was also active in the Austintown Local Schools P.T.A., and she enjoyed crafts.
She is survived by her husband, George W. Crum, whom she married Aug. 31, 1979; her mother, Mary Brinson of Cincinnati; three sons, Brian L. (Michelle) Crum of Missouri; Daniel S. Crum of Dendron, Va. and Donald R. Crum at home; a grandson, Logan M. Crum of Missouri; and two sisters, Georgetta (Curt) Taylor of Cincinnati and Carol (Sam) Nipper of Louisville, Ky.
She was preceded in death by her father and her stepfather, John Stroff.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
Frances DiMarino, 78
LOWELLVILLE - Frances DiMarino, 78, of West Wood St, died Friday, April 10, 2009, St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.
Miss. DiMarino was born April 25, 1930, in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., a daughter of Gaetano and Minnie Ambrosia DiMarino.
She was a 1949 graduate of Lowellville High School and was a member of the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church.
Miss DiMarino worked for Haber Furniture in Youngstown for more than 30 years in the office, until its closing in the 1980s. She then went to work for St Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, working at the information desk for 15 years. She was a member of the Ladies of the Mt. Carmel Society and the Lowellville Senior Citizens.
She is survived by her sister, Rita (Kenneth) Ferlan of Bessemer, Pa., and a brother, Richard (Jean) DiMarino of Austintown.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Elisena Marie DiMarino, and two brothers, Guy DiMarino and Rocco DiMarino.
Family and friends will be received Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Lowellville and Tuesday from 9 to 9:45 a.m., where prayer services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, with Father G. David Weikart officiating.
Interment will follow at the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cemetery.
Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.
Phillip John Foley, 50
VIENNA – Phillip John Foley, 50, of Vienna, died Thursday, April 9, 2009.
He was born Oct. 11, 1958, in Youngstown, the son of Phillip Foley and Dolores (Huskin) Foley.
He graduated from McDonald High School, where he played basketball and football, was a graduate of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing. He furthered his education by earning a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Labor Relations from Youngstown State University. He then attended the St. Elizabeth School of Nurse Anesthesia. He was most recently employed by Lima Memorial Hospital as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. He was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Church in Vienna.
Friends and family meant the world to Phil. He was always available to help those in need. He volunteered at the rescue mission regularly. He enjoyed watching his daughter, Kasey, participate in athletic activities, including training her to participate in triathlons and watching her play softball. Phillip was an avid Steelers fan.
He is survived by his parents of McDonald, his wife, Janice (Collins) Foley, whom he married Oct. 26, 1984; his daughter, Kasey Foley of Vienna; two sisters, Diane Schriner of Austintown and Maureen Huyghe of Cuyahoga Falls; a sister-in-law, Jeanne Fisher of Austintown; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, William D. Foley and Ronald Foley, and a brother-in-law, Patrick Collins.
Calling hours will be today from 5 to 8 p.m. at McClurkin Funeral Home in Girard.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at St Vincent DePaul Church in Vienna. There will be prayers at McClurkin Funeral Home at 9:15 a.m. prior to the church Mass on Monday
Clare L. Gasper, 75
STRUTHERS – Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Catholic Church in Campbell for Clare L. Gasper, 75, who passed away Thursday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Boardman Campus.
Clare was born Aug. 18, 1933, in Struthers, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Adduch Chianello, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a member of the church, it’s Legion of Mary and Ladies Guild, the president of the Infant Jesus of Prague Guild and an officer of the Ladies Diocesan Guild.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Richard A., whom she married May 24, 1958; her son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Tracy of Mansfield; two grandsons, Dominic and Angelo; a sister, Josephine (Richard) Korhan of Austintown; and a brother, Frank (Andrea) Chianello of Columbiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Debra Gasper; two sisters, Mary Lou Schuler and Rachel Chianello; and a brother, Sam Chianello
The Gasper family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home and will receive friends one hour prior to services, Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
Sue Geydos-Roth, 88
MASURY – Sue Geydos-Roth, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at 2:10 p.m. at Sharon Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Roth was born April 13, 1920, in Girard, the daughter of John and Anna (Salish) Geydos.
She married Carl William Roth July 14, 1951, and together they would share 55 years of marriage.
Sue worked for the Trumbull County Board of Elections for more than 30 years. In her spare time, she had enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, baking, and serving her famous “Cup of Joe.”
She is survived by her two daughters, Janet Roth-Combine of Hubbard and Mary Ann Roth-Bradley of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; three grandsons, Shaun Allen Bradley, Christopher Joseph Bradley and Raymond F. Combine II; a great-grandson, Jeffery B. Combine; great-granddaughters Kirstin Allena Bradley and Leah Lucas; and two sisters, Margaret (John) Rodomsky of Girard and Mildred (William) Marchese of Niles. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; her granddaughter, Sue Combine; two brothers, John and Mike Geydos; and her two sisters, Mary Frankford and Anna Geydos.
The family will receive friends on Monday, April 13, 2009, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Lane Funeral Home, Madasz Chapel in Brookfield.
Services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Brookfield Township Cemetery.
Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to send condolences.
Margery Louise Swaney Hunter
RIVIERA BEACH, FLA. – Margery Louise Swaney Hunter was born May 8, 1923 in Canton
She was the wife of Waldo S. Hunter II (d.) 2002. They were married by the Rev R. James Sturgill in Elkton, Md. on Nov. 21, 1945.
Her parents were Andrew and Stella Swaney (former president of the Gold Star Mothers of America). Her brothers were Martin G.,. Norman, John, James and Norbert.
She was raised on a farm near Millport but relocated to Youngstown in 1938, graduating from South High School in 1942.
The beloved mother of Timothy Norbert Michael Hunter, Leslie Marie Hunter Hines, Pamela Louise Hunter Blievernicht and Brian Waldo Hunter, plus seven grandchildren.
During World War II, as a teenager, she stepped forward and was the first woman to work the Truscon Steel Company main shipyard, doing dangerous and difficult work such as welding bulkheads on Liberty ships. Subsequently, she was selected as a candidate for the U.S. Weather Bureau training school in Kansas City. Successfully graduating, the future Mrs. Hunter joined the U.S. Weather Bureau as a meteorologist and weather forecaster. Mrs. Hunter was known for her life-long love of painting, membership in the Daughter’s of the American Revolution and for historical reading and musical studies.
Mrs. Hunter reposed peacefully Jan. 14, 2009 in West Palm Beach, Fla. Her funeral will be held on her birthday, May 8, 2009, and her ashes will be buried at 10 a.m. in the Swaney family plot with the Rev. Pastor John Tully officiating in a graveside service at St. John’s the Evangelist Catholic Church & Cemetery, 16017 Smith Road in Summitville.
The Family requests that donations in memoriam be made to the St. John’s the Evangelist Cemetery Preservation Fund, and/or the Altar Society, Summitville, OH 43962 and to Hospice of Palm Beach County, Fla.
Barbara Louis Cox Katz, 73
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. – Barbara Louise Cox Katz, 73, passed away on April 8, 2009.
She leaves her loving husband of 57 years, Sonny Katz, a local builder/developer; three daughters, Lynn Katz-Hanshaw, an attorney in St. Petersburg, Fla., Janice Katz-Gargan, a pediatrician in Las Vegas and Diane Katz-Barns, a retired civil engineer with ODOT. She is survived by her sisters, Patricia Parrish and husband, Tony and Ruth DiLallo and husband, Frank, all from Youngstown; and a brother, Gary Cox and wife, Susan from San Diego.
She was predeceased by her sister, Marion Webb Jarell.
She had 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom played a huge role in her life.
Barbara was a retired school teacher of students with learning disabilities, having returned to school after having her children and acquiring her masters degree. She was active with her church, the Hope Lutheran, and enjoyed traveling with her husband, including her favorite celebration, 50th wedding anniversary cruise with over two dozen family members. Barbara will leave innumerable friends from the church and from her life who will miss her unfailing cheerfulness and unwavering loyalty.
Barbara will be honored at a memorial service at the Hope Lutheran Church, 1801 62nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 526-7460 on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 11 a.m.
The family asks that donations in lieu of flowers be made to Hospice of the Florida Suncoast.
Visit www.AndersonMcQueen.com to sign the family’s personalized online guest book.
Sylvia Rose Melnek, 77
STRUTHERS – Services will be at 10:15 a.m. at Saint John’s Episcopal Church for Sylvia Rose Melnek, 77, who died Friday at her home.
Sylvia was born Feb. 22, 1932 in Bristol, England, a daughter of Charles and Rose French.
Sylvia was schooled in England and came to the United States in 1948. After coming to the U.S., Sylvia worked in retail then became a homemaker and was the secretary at St. MIchael Church in Canfield, retiring in 2006. She was a 65-year member of the church, its Altar Guild, and loved teaching children Sunday school. Sylvia was active in the church and never missed a function. She also belonged to the Struthers P.T.A.
Sylvia leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Peter, whom she married April 25, 1953; two sons, Mark C. (Margaret) Melnek of Poland and David P. (Connie) Melnek of Delaware, Ohio; two sisters, Carol (John) Salaka and Lorraine Dorko, both of Youngstown; and six grandchildren, Thomas, Matthew, Angelissa, Emily, Austin and Michael.
She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Richard Dorko.
Friends may call Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Fox Funeral Home in Boardman.
Material tributes may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44503.
Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences.
Carmine V. Montana, 83
GIRARD – Carmine V. Montana, 83, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at his home.
He was born Aug. 5, 1925 on Mulberry St. in Little Italy, New York City; the son of the late Angelo and Concetta (DeNisco) Montana.
Carmine enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and served on the U.S.S. Jenks Destroyer, which was one of the five destroyers that captured the only German U-Boat during World War II. He received a Presidential Citation for this. He enjoyed attending many World War II reunions, especially in Chicago where the submarine is on display.
After his honorable discharge he came to Youngstown where he met his loving wife, Pasqualina Cassese Montana, shy 20 days of their 60th wedding anniversary.
Carmine was a faithful and hard worker for Truscon Steel, the The Youngstown Water Department, and later became the proud owner of The Vapors Lounge on Belmont Ave., retiring in 1984.
Carmine and Pasqualina enjoyed many years of traveling all over the world. He also enjoyed volunteering for Saint Vincent DePaul, Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital, and going to the Jewish Community Center to spend his afternoons with his friends there.
Carmine is survived by his loving wife, Pasqualina Cassese Montana, whom he married on April 28, 1949; a daughter, Catherine Montana Maxim and her husband, Jim and their two children, Patsy and Angelo; Carmines three sons, Anthony (Jeanine), Carmine (Bridget), Patrick (Mary Jo) and their children, Anthony, Carmine, Guy, Meghan, Bridget, and Maura Montana; and two great-grandchildren, Max and Lucy Montana. Carmine is also survived by his brother, Angelo Montana (Barbara) of Fort Mill, S.C.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by, two brothers, Richard and Joseph Montana; and two sisters, Lena Ferraro and Jessie Giordano.
Calling hours for family and friends will be held Monday, April 13, 2009, at the McClurkin Funeral Home in Girard from 5 to 8 p.m.
A church service will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Saint Rose Church also in Girard.
Carmine loved life and was a strong man of high morals and integrity, who was very caring to his family and friends.
Helen Mary O’Donnell, 90
AUSTINTOWN - Prayers will begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Helen Mary O’Donnell, 90, who died Friday at her home.
Helen was born Sept. 12, 1918, in Cadogan, Pa., the daughter of John and Ursula Marchiori.
She had worked at Youngstown Welding during World War II and later at Youngstown State University, cleaning at the Brass Rail in Kilcawley Center. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, its Senior Citizens, and Altar and Rosary Society and had bowled in its bowling league for more than 30 years. She also enjoyed making and eating chocolates.
Her husband, Bernard O’Donnell, died Feb. 25, 1965.
She is survived by a daughter, Kathryn (Louis E.) Reese of Poland; four sons, John (Mary) O’Donnell of Girard, Vince O’Donnell of Lakewood, Colo., and Bernie O’Donnell and Kevin O’Donnell, both of Austintown; a brother, Edward Marchiori of Boardman; and five grandchildren, Sheldon, Louie, Heather and Jennifer Reese, and John O’Donnell.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Agnes Marchiori, Louise Panozzo and Sister Josephine, CSJ, and Sister Frances, CSJ, both members of the Congregation of St. Joseph; and three brothers, Arthur, Vincent and Alfred Marchiori.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel.
The family has requested that material tributes take the form of donations to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Helen’s memory.
Please visit www.higgins-reardon.com to view this tribute and send condolences.
Elizabeth A. Perretta, 92
NEW CASTLE, PA. – Elizabeth A. Perretta, 92, of Cedar Crest Apartments, died Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2009 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle.
She was born March 24, 1917, in Niles, a daughter of the late Ralph and Angeline Infante.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Perretta.
Elizabeth was a resident of Mahoningtown from 1941 until the time of her death. She worked as a clerk at the former Medure’s grocery store and Isaly’s restaurant part-time, but her full time job was that of a homemaker. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Lucy Church, now St. Vincent De Paul Church. Elizabeth was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Sons of Columbus Auxiliary, St. Marguerite Society and St. Lucy Church Rosary Society. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and her lifelong friends, and was an avid card and bingo player.
She is survived by one son, Richard Perretta and his wife, Debra of Mt. Jackson, Pa.; one daughter-in-law, Joanne Perretta of Ellwood City, Pa.; six grandchildren, Shelby Magliari and her husband, Felice of Massachusetts, Mara Palipchak and her husband, Christ of Mt. Jackson, Rachel Perretta of Pittsburgh, Jeannette Perretta of Virgina, William Perretta Jr. of South Carolina and Jordan Perretta and his wife, Julianne of Maryland; and four great-grandchildren, Layne Perretta of Mt. Jackson, Samuel Perretta of Maryland and Mia and Kira Magliari of Massachusetts.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, William Perretta Sr.; four brothers, Sam, Mike, John and Lawrence Infante; and three sisters, Concetta Debabio, Josephine Delucia, and Theresa Naples.
Visitation will be held at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 2 p.m. at St. Vincent De Paul Church. Father Frank Erdeljac of St. Vincent De Paul Church will be officiating.
A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 1:30 p.m.
Burial will be at St. Lucy Cemetery.
Please visit www.williamrogerdecarbo.com to send on-line condolences.
Helen L. Pyles Rhoads, 84
MARYSVILLE – Helen L. Pyles Rhoads, 84, formerly of Youngstown, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
For 18 years, she was a licensed practical nurse and a registered nurse. A labor and delivery RN and a charge nurse in the hospital nursery, she retired from Bedford Hospital in Cleveland. She was also a former nurse for the Green Cross Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls.
After her children graduated, she returned to college in her late 40s, continued her nursing education and received both nursing degrees. She was a 1942 graduate of South High School in Youngstown and attended Cuyahoga Falls School of Practical Nursing and Cuyahoga Community College.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marysville and a former member of Christ Church Presbyterian for 50 years in Youngstown. She enjoyed playing bridge and was a member of the Youngstown and Canfield duplicate bridge clubs. She was a fun-loving great-grandmother of nine great-grandchildren.
She was born Aug. 26, 1924, in Youngstown to the late Keith Christopher and Ora Buchner Pyles and was also predeceased in 1999 by her husband, Edwin L. Rhoads, whom she married Oct. 9, 1943, in Youngstown; two sisters, Madeline Springer and Ruby Chambers; and a brother, Kenneth Pyles.
She is survived by a daughter, Linda (Robert) Rinehart of Marysville; a son, Gerald (Debbie) Rhoads of Center City, Minn.; six grandchildren, Tricia (Michael) Blake of Dublin, Loren (Tyler) Traucht of Marysville, Carrie (Tim Hagman) Rhoads of Silver Spring, Md., Charles (Alisa) Rhoads of Cincinnati, Matthew (Jamie) Searles of Naples, Fla., and Eric Searles of St. Paul, Minn.; nine great-grandchildren, Jessica, Sydney, Rachel, Kiersten, Reagan, Jovie Kate, Alexander, Samantha and Will; three sisters, Ivy (Kenneth) Davies of Youngstown, Maxine Laithwaite of Youngstown and Marlene (David) Prosser of Venice, Fla.; a brother-in-law, Robert D. (Gwen) Rhoads of Youngstown; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Underwood Funeral Home, 703 East Fifth St. in Marysville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at Christ Church Presbyterian, 1933 Canfield Road in Youngstown, where the family will receive friends beginning at noon. The Rev. Robert Offerdahl will officiate.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oakdale Cemetery in Marysville with the Rev. Dr. Scott L. Strohm officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Union County Loving Care Hospice, 779 London Ave., Marysville, OH 43040.
Family and friends may visit www.underwoodfuneralhome.com to express condolences to the family.
Mary Therese Sandy-Neville, 50
MASON – Mary Therese Sandy-Neville, 50, was the beloved wife of Russell E.; dear mother of Taylor M. Neville and Brandie N. Combs; daughter of Mary Sandy (Calo) and Joseph Sandy; stepdaughter of Patricia Sandy; sister of Elizabeth Sandy-Kremer; stepsister of Robert Pomaro (Janis), Mark Pomaro (Marina) and Lisa Pomaro; and aunt of Billy Kremer, Jennifer, Angelina and Armando Pomaro.
She was preceded in death by grandparents Angeline and Philip Calo and Margaret and Ralph Sandy, aunt Rita Calo Stroup and niece Shannon Pomaro.
She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins and Godmother Patty Floryjanski.
She passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009.
Mary attended St. Nicholas Grade School and graduated from Struthers High School in 1976 before graduating from Youngstown State University in 1980 with a degree in Criminal Justice. Mary worked as an advocate for battered women, a police officer for the City of Youngstown, an Agent for the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and a Special Agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration, from which she retired in 2008.
Mary fought a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer for 27 months.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 13, at Mueller Parker Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road in Mason.
Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, at St. Susanna Church, 616 Reading Road in Mason.
A Memorial Mass and celebration of Mary’s Life will also be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at St. Charles Church in Boardman, where friends will be received from 9:30 a.m. to the time of the Memorial Mass.
Memorials may be made to the Drug Enforcement Administration Survivors Benefit Fund, 2020 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, PMB659, Washington DC 20006 or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245.
Visit www.muellerparker.com to send a condolence.
Wendelin “Wendy” Sue Saunders
WINTER GARDEN, FLA. – Wendelin “Wendy” Sue Saunders lost her long battle with cancer on March 31, 2009.
She was born Dec. 21, 1965 in Euclid to June Summers and Joseph Saunders.
She was preceded in death by her father.
She is survived by her mother; sister, Glory (Jim) Harnois; niece, Emily Harnois; nephew, Steven Harnois; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Wendy was a graduate of Illinois Benedictine College with a major in mathematics. Before her cancer became disabling, Wendy worked for many years at Alfredo’s Italian Restaurant at Epcot in Disney World, Orlando, Fla.
Wendy was a very vibrant and happy individual who touched the lives of all those she met. Her signature was her brightly colored wearing apparel and blue/purple/pink/ green wigs that she would wear to her cancer treatment sessions. Her attitude and stamina during her seven years of treatment also helped other cancer patients deal with their illness. During the latter part of Wendy’s illness, she was designing and painting T-shirts for the various countries around the world. Her goal was to paint a shirt for each and every country. She completed over 30 countries. She also made the T-shirts for family and friends. As a tribute, the Florida family members wore their shirts to her funeral service on April 4. Ohio family members will wear them at her memorial service to be held at 5 p.m., April 26, at Bears Den Cabin in Millcreek Park.
Wendy’s love for animals was unparalleled. She started to rescue stray and unwanted dogs and cats in 1993. Over the years, she had rescued a total of 97 animals. Each one of them lived in her home as her personal pet.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to A.R.F. Shack, a pet rescue group that is helping to place Wendy’s many current pets into good and loving homes. Their web address is www.arfshack.com and their mailing address is 11508 Stagbury Drive, Orlando, FL 32832.
Eleanor Rose Standohar, 83
GIRARD – Eleanor Rose Standohar, 83, died Friday, April 10, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.
She was born May 14, 1925, in Detroit, Mich., the daughter of the late Clyde and Rose (Orwell) Helman.
She moved to Girard in 1928 and was a graduate of Girard High School. Her father was mayor of Girard for six years. She was a member at St. Rose Church and the Saxon Club. She worked at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren for five years. She loved to read, travel and dance.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Standohar, whom she married June 5, 1948, and also leaves numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the McClurkin Funeral Home, 222 S. State St. in Girard. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rose Church with prayers at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will be at Girard City Cemetery in Girard.
Marianne K. Vavlas, 46
CAMPBELL – Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Wasko Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church for Marianne K. Vavlas, 46, who passed away Monday evening at St. Elizabeth Health Center from complications due to diabetes.
Marianne was born Oct. 28, 1962 in Campbell, the daughter of Michael and the late Norma Jean Mazerik Vavlas and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1980 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.
Marianne was employed by the Campbell City School System and was a member of 141-OPSI School Union.
She leaves to cherish her memory her father, Michael, with whom she made her home; her sister, Linda (Mike) Masajlo of Pleasanton, Calif.; two brothers, Michael S. of Campbell and Nicholas A. (Maureen) of San Jose, Calif.; and nieces and nephews, Macy, Malory, Max, Michael and Alex.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Jean Vavlas, who passed away June 30, 1999.
The Vavlas family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home and will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday.
Edward J. Vrable Sr., 77
BOARDMAN – A Panachida service will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Fox Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. at the Infant Jesus Byzantine Catholic Church, both in Boardman, for Edward J. Vrable Sr., 77, who passed away Friday morning after he fought a courageous battle with cancer.
Edward was born Sept. 10, 1931, a son of Joseph and Anna Havrilla Vrable.
He was a 1949 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and a 1959 graduate of Youngstown College.
Edward worked at the Ohio Department of Taxation as a auditor and supervisor, retiring in 1991 after 30 years of service. Edward was an active member of his church and its Infant Jesus of Prague, Altar Rosary Guild and by playing bingo at the church. Being so devoted to his faith, Edward also attended and supported many other churches in the area. He was a former member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Church and a life member of the Greek Catholic Union and the Knights of Columbus Marion Council No. 3813.
Besides being a very religious man, Edward was very athletic playing softball into his 70’s and he shared his talents with area youth, coaching Boys and Girls Little League and taking many teams to championships. Edward also belonged to the Curbstone Coaches, the Penguin Club, where he was a longtime supporter of Youngstown State University Athletics. He faithfully served our country in the Coast Guard for four years, and he delivered Meals on Wheels. He also worked for the Board of Elections as a poll worker and as presiding judge of the elections for many years.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, the former Dolores J. Kerr, whom he married July 14, 1956; two sons, Edward J. Vrable Jr. of Boardman and David J. (Teresa) Vrable of Rockledge, Fla.; a daughter, Kathleen M. (Jerry Bryan) Vrable-Bryan of Canfield; a brother, Paul and a sister, Agnes (William) Janosko, both of Austintown; and three grandchildren, Josh, Katie and Zachary.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Steve, Joe, George (Chick), Al and Tom; and three sisters, Helen Saxon, Mary Yablonkai and infant sister, Veronica.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday with a 7 p.m. Parastas service at the Fox Funeral Home in Boardman.
Material tributes may be made in Edward’s memory to the Infant Jesus Byzantine Catholic Church, 7754 South Ave., Boardman, OH 44512.
Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences.
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