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Tributes 2009-05-13
Jack D. Boano Jr., 72
POLAND TOWNSHIP – Private family services were held Tuesday afternoon for Jack D. Boano Jr., 72, who lost his short battle with lymphoma on Saturday at Hospice House.
He was born Jan. 20, 1937 in Youngstown, the son of the late Jack Sr. and Margaret (Yash) Boano. He was a lifelong area resident and attended Wilson High School.
Jack was most recently the owner of Poland Auto Sales, and was the owner of American Dream Pools for over 30 years, retiring in 1999. He also worked for LTV Steel. He was a member of the National Swimming Pool Institute, the Christian Businessmen’s Association, and held a commission with the Mahoning County Sheriffs Department. He also was an avid car enthusiast and racing fan.
Jack will be sadly missed by his wife, the former Jane Rusu, whom he married Dec. 5, 1953; and his three daughters, Pamela Brooks of Canfield, Jackie (Andy) Rotunno of Struthers and Linda (Mike) Hoza of Poland; as well as one brother, Robert (Anne) Boano of Poland. Jack also leaves six grandchildren, Alana Brooks of Canfield, Karrie, Amy, and Andy Rotunno Jr. all of Struthers, and Ashley and Adrienne Hoza of Poland; and two great-grand children, Amber and Brandon Rotunno. He also leaves many nieces and nephews and several very close friends.
There were no calling hours.
Arrangements were handled by the Lane Funeral Home, Canfield Chapel.
Family and friends may www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
Edward “Eddie” W. Cantor Jr., 38
CANFIELD – A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday, May 15, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Youngstown with the Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cariglio officiating, preceded by closing prayers to be said at 9 a.m. at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel for Edward “Eddie” W. Cantor Jr, 38, who passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 9, 2009, at his home.
Eddie was born July 1, 1970 in Youngstown, the son of Edward W. Cantor Sr. and Rosemary (Fascia) Cantor and was a 1988 graduate of Hubbard High School.
Eddie received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the Youngstown State University and was currently working for the State of Ohio Adult Parole Authority as a parole officer. Eddie also volunteered with the U.S. Marshall Violent Fugitive Task Force and the BYRNE Unit.
Eddie was a member of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Youngstown and the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He enjoyed golfing, was an avid Ohio State, Cleveland Indians and Browns fan.
Eddie had a wonderful sense of humor and was giving, loving and a sensitive person to all who knew him.
Eddie is deeply loved by all of his family, colleagues and friends and will be sadly missed by his mother, Rosemary F. Jones of Youngstown; his fiancee, Adrianne Longo of Canfield; a sister, Karen (Ronald) Butka of Austintown; a nephew, Vincent Butka; a niece, Zoey Butka; uncle and aunt, Dave and Karen Fascia; cousins, Lisa (Joe) Pompeo, Stella Shea Pompeo and Nick Fascia; and a host of friends.
Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Edward W. Cantor Sr.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 14, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association.
Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
William L. Eich, 74
SARASOTA, FLA. – William L. Eich, 74, of Sarasota, formerly of Youngstown, passed away May 9, 2009, at his home in Siesta Key, Fla., surrounded by his family.
Bill was born on Feb. 11, 1935 in Youngstown to Lawrence and Elizabeth Eich. He lived in Poland until he retired and moved to Florida.
Active in Boy Scouts, he earned his Eagle Scout Award with Troop No. 44 of the Poland Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of Poland High School and attended both Kent State and Miami University. Following college, he joined his brother, Robert, in Eich Brothers Insurance Agency, which they operated together for 45 years. For 10 years, he was an active member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Ohio.
He was a member of the Poland Presbyterian Church, serving on the Board of Deacons and an affiliate member of Siesta Key Chapel in Siesta Key.
He belonged to the Youngstown Country Club since 1972 and was an avid golfer. For 45 years, he enjoyed friendships and various activities at the Youngstown YMCA. His hobbies in retirement years included biking, woodworking and boating.
Surviving is his wife, Jean Eich, whom he married in 1976; three sons, Lawrence (Mary Jo) of Seattle, Bradley of Evergreen, Colo. and Rodger (Kim) of Holland, Mich.; and five grandchildren. Other family includes four stepchildren, Douglas (Patricia) and David (Kathleen) Sweeney of Poland, Linda Tsoumas (Richard) of Battle Creek, Mich. and Beth Sweeney of Annapolis, Md. There are eight step-grandchildren and one great-grandson. He leaves also a brother, Robert (Suzanne) of Poland; and two sisters, Dorothy (William) Hahn of Dayton and Evelyn Sunderlin of Lancaster; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the Poland Presbyterian Church on June 4, 2009 at 11 a.m.
Arrangements are being handled by the Toale Bros. Funeral Home of Sarasota.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to: Amyloidosis Research, c/o Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 200 First St. S.W., Rochester, MN 55905.
Howard H. Harig, 98
NORTH JACKSON – Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Faith Community Church, 1919 E. Midlothian Blvd. in Youngstown, for Howard H. Harig, 98, who went home to be with the Lord late Sunday morning at Briarfield of Ashley Circle Nursing Home in Austintown.
He was born Aug. 9, 1910 in Massillon, a son of John and Maude (Fulton) Harig, and he resided in this area all of his life.
He was a 1928 graduate of South High School. He held various jobs in his lifetime. He was a brick layer in the open hearth at Republic Steel, worked for the Jenkins Sign Co. in Youngstown, was an assistant manager for the Isaly Dairy Co., worked for many years as an assistant manager for Stambaugh Thompson Hardware Store and most recently, he worked for Retzler’s True Value Hardware in Wooster.
He was a longtime member of the Faith Community Church.
He married the former Dorothy Gebhardt on Feb. 1, 1935 and she preceded him in death on Jan. 27, 1962. He was also married to the former Frieda Lynch, who preceded him in December of 1986, and the former Helena Sekinger, who preceded him in February of 2000.
He is survived by two children, Carolyn McCorkle of North Jackson and Donald (Nancy) Harig of Stoneboro, Pa.; nine grandchildren, Brenda (Mark) Spencer of Brevort, Mich., Glenn McCorkle of North Jackson, Ruth (Martin) Ellis and their daughter Sarah of North Jackson, with whom he made his home for the past five years, Charles McCorkle of Warren, Judy McCorkle of North Jackson, Mary (Scott) Farber of Youngwood, Pa., Alan (Joanne) Harig of Cannonsburg, Pa., David (Mary) Harig of Plain City, Philip Harig of Stoneboro and Paul (Connie) Harig of Sandy Lake, Pa.; and numerous other grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Oscar; and three sisters, Helen Bixler, Catherine Harig and Lois Harig.
Memorial contributions may be made in Howard’s memory to the Faith Community Church.
Arrangements are being handled by the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel.
Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
Mary Hripko, 97
YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Hripko, 97, passed away early Monday morning, May 11, 2009, at Omni Manor Care Center following a brief illness.
Mary was born Oct. 16, 1911 in Chester, W. Va., a daughter of the late Frank and Helen Vaskanin Paliga, and came to Youngstown with her family as a child.
She was a homemaker and worked as a secretary for the Snyder-Bentley Company.
Mrs. Hripko was a member of the Holy Name of Jesus Church, its Ladies Guild and Senior Citizens Group, was a member of The Catholic Daughters of Americas Court St. Ann No. 1875, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies’ Auxiliary.
Her husband, Stephen J. Hripko, whom she married Aug. 5, 1935, passed away Oct. 10, 2001.
Mary leaves two sisters, Susan Janci of Struthers and Kathryn Sheppa of Boardman; many nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Helen Hripko and Margaret Hripko, both of Youngstown; and her caregiver, Cindy Babinski.
Besides her husband, two brothers, Michael and John Paliga; and two sisters, Anna Zurawick and Helen Nesteruk, are deceased.
Family and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road in Youngstown.
Funeral services will begin on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, and continue at 11:30 a.m. at the Holy Name of Jesus Church in Youngstown.
Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Name of Jesus Church, 613 N. Lakeview Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509.
Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences on-line.
James A. “Jim” Ivan Sr., 65
GROVE CITY, PA. –James A. “Jim” Ivan Sr., 65, died on Monday May 11, 2009 at his residence with his loving wife and children by his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Katherine Ivan and brother, John Kenneth “Kenny” Ivan Sr.
Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Cheryl; daughter, Mary Anna Abele; son, James A. Ivan (Christi) Jr.; grandchildren, Ashley and Richard Abele, Haley and Kayla Ivan; sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Ivan, Betty (Dennis) Saley; brother-in-law, Warren (Judy) Brown; cousins, Cecilia Varsho, Bennett (Julie) Varsho, Kathleen Keevey, and Kevin Keevey.
Jim was a veteran, serving his country in the Air Force. He was employed by Delta Airlines for 34 years, working at the ticket counter and enjoyed that position because of the interaction with people. Jim was a member of the American Legion No. 8191 in Grove City.
He loved his sports and followed the Cleveland Browns and Indians, and Miami Dolphins. Jim also enjoyed golf and bowling, and being a grandpa and spending time with his family.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Schoedinger-Norris Chapel, 3920 Broadway in Grove City, where memorial service will be held on Friday, May 15, 2009, at 12:15 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
Visit www.schoedinger.com to sign Jim’s online guest book or to leave a special memory.
Carl E “Ed” Kichak, 47
Austintown – Private services were held for Carl E. “Ed” Kichak, 47, who passed away Saturday evening at his home of a heart attack
Carl was born Sept. 10, 1961 in Youngstown.
He attended East High School and worked as a maintenance man. He was an avid football fan and followed the Cleveland Browns.
Carl leaves three children, Karla (Duane) Harris of Little Rock Ark., Frank Kichak and Rachel Kichak, both of Campbell; his longtime companion, Paula Cambert, with whom he made his home; her three children, Lisa, Thresa and John; one sister, Karen (Joe) Bieganowski of Lordstown; as well as seven grandchildren, Cameron, Olivia, Dylan, Kyla, John, Brian and C.J.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Dorothy Kichak; and a brother, Frank Kichak Jr.
There were no calling hours.
Arrangements were handled by Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel.
Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences
Zoralean E. Lawson, 73
YOUNGSTOWN – Services will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2009, at the L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home for Mrs. Zoralean E. Lawson, 73, who went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Mrs. Lawson was born April 3, 1936 in Greenville, S.C., a daughter of Frank P. and Inez Scott Robinson, coming to this area in 1962.
She was a 1954 graduate of Sterling High School in South Carolina.
Mrs. Lawson had been employed at St. Elizabeth Health Center as a nurses assistant, Youngstown Steel Door as a painter, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed bingo and cooking and was a Daughter of Naomi Temple No. 124. Anyone who visited her home was always treated to her culinary specialities.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory, five children, Cleophas, Janet and Edward Alexander, all of Youngstown, Theresa Alexander (Robert) Harmon and Dorisena Alexander, both of Columbus; six grandchildren, including Tamarra Jackson and Tremaine Alexander, whom she reared; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, John H. Robinson of Youngstown; a sister, Betty Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Inez Robinson and a brother, Von Robinson.
Friends may call Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Onie K. “Swede” Lockso, 90
JAMESTOWN, PA. – Onie K. “Swede” Lockso, 90, died Monday morning, May 11, 2009, at Andover Community Retirement Center in Andover, with his family at his side.
He was born June 19, 1918 in Lowellville, a son of Karl and Hilma Lockso.
Mr. Lockso owned and operated the Western Auto store in Andover for 25 years and then worked for Consolidated of Andover and Sweezy’s Garage in Andover.
He was a member of the Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce, both in Andover. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He enjoyed fishing, boating and hunting.
His wife, the former Helen A. Robb, whom he married Sept. 18, 1942, died Oct. 27, 2006.
He leaves a daughter, Hilma A. (Gary) Elston of Newton Falls and a son, David (Kathy) Lange of Jamestown, Pa.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Matt, William and Vacco Lockso.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Kelley-Robb Funeral Home in Hubbard.
Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Please visit www.kelley-robb.com to view this obituary and to send condolences to the family.
Angeline (Yereb) Lucas, 87
YOUNGSTOWN – Angeline (Yereb) Lucas, 87, formerly of Export, Pa. and West Deer Township, Pa., died Friday, May 8, 2009, in Youngstown.
She was born Sept. 8, 1921 in Irwin, a daughter of the late Valentine and Antonia (Novak) Yereb.
In addition to her parents, Angeline was preceded in death by her husband, John Lucas; five brothers, Thomas, Harold, Rudolph, Frank and John Yereb; and a sister, Hilda Yereb.
Surviving is her loving son, Larry (Donna) Lucas of Youngstown; two grandchildren, James (Dee) Lucas and Christopher (Rebecca) Lucas; great-grandson, Adam Lucas; and a stepgreat-grandson, Andrew Anthony.
Friends will be received today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home Inc., 5701 Lincoln Ave. in Export, (724) 327-1400, where service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery in Export.
The family suggest that in lieu of flowers, that memorial contributions be sent to the Ohio Veterans Home, 3416 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870.
Please visit www.wolfe-vongeis.com for directions or to send condolences.
Richard A. “Lucky” Luckage Sr., 76
AUSTINTOWN – Richard A. Luckage Sr., 76, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, May 11, 2009, at his home.
Richard, who was popularly known as “Lucky,” was born Oct. 13, 1932 in Forbes Road, Pa., a son of the late Andrew and Beatrice Parfet Luckage, and came to this area in 1950.
Mr. Luckage graduated from Taylor Alderdice High School in Pennsylvania, and attended Slippery Rock University. He subsequently worked for Wean United for 29 years, retiring from there in 1988. Richard also was a bus driver for the Austintown Schools for 50 years, and was the co-owner of the Villa Arms Motel in Niles since 1978.
Lucky enjoyed golfing and carried a 3-handicap. He enjoyed working in his yard and driving his lawn tractor. He also liked going out to eat, talking to people, and loved driving his school bus, where he was privileged to transport three generations of students.
Richard especially enjoyed the time he spent with his family and supporting the activities of his children and grandchildren.
Mr. Luckage leaves his beloved wife, Gretchen Selikson Luckage, whom he married Aug. 29, 1984; four sons, Rick Jr. (Erika) Luckage of New Waterford, Bob Luckage of Niles, Rex (Debbie) Luckage of Austintown and Eric (Nydia) Luckage of Columbus; a daughter, Sherry (Bruce) Carothers of Lordstown; nine grandchildren, Bradley, Richard III, Haley, Lauren, Alecsander, Dawn, Ashton, Keegan and Isabella; his stepsons, Brad Lude of Salem and David (Susan) Lude of Wilmington, N.C.; and his former wife, Dorothy Luckage of Austintown.
Lucky will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Family and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road in Youngstown.
Family and friends may also call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Boardman.
Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences on-line to the family.
Dr. Rev. Andrew Nzuzi Mabiala, 50
YOUNGSTOWN – Dr. Rev. Andrew Nzuzi Mabiala, 50, of 976 Colonial Drive, passed away Friday, May 8, 2009, at 4:12 p.m. at Forum Health Northside Medical Center from cardiac arrest.
He was born Nov. 30, 1958, in Kizu Bas-Fleuve, Congo, the son of Paul Tsangu and Marie Mbungu Mabiala, coming to this area 14 years ago from Crestline.
Rev. Mabiala was senior Pastor at the Akron South Arlington United Methodist Church for 4 years. He was past Pastor for the North Fairfield, Crestline, Richard Brown (Youngstown), McDonald and Nelson United Methodist Churches, and Chaplain in Bas-Fleuve and the capital city, Kinshasa, R.D. of Congo.
He was a past member of the Youngstown Lions Club and enjoyed reading and fishing.
He graduated from Institut Superieur De Boma in Bas Fleuve, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Bible Science and at Ashland Seminary College with a Master’s in Divinity and a Doctorate in Evangelism and Church Growth.
He married the Rev. Lorry Muila Tshiobo Mabiala on Sept. 25, 1982.
Besides his wife, he leaves to mourn one son, Paul Andrew Mabiala of Youngstown; three daughters, Ms. Grace Marie Mabiala of Cleveland, Ms. Becky Khenge Mabiala of New York, N.Y. and Ms. Monica D’Lorah Mabiala of East Lansing, Mich.; an adopted son, Vital Ngoma (Clementine) Ntoto of Raleigh, N.C.; his mother, Ms. Marie Mbungu Mabiala of Kinshasa; one brother, Paul T. Mabiala Jr. of Kinshasa; 1 sister, Ms. Georgette Mbambi Mabiala of Kinshasa; four nieces, Ms. Sarah Tandu Mabiala and Ms. Martha Mabiala, both of Canton, Ms. Andree Mabiala of Kinshasa and Marie Jose Ntoto of Raleigh; one nephew, Andrew Tsangu of Raleigh; and a host of cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father and half sister.
Family will receive friends at 976 Colonial Drive.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 16, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the Church Hill United Methodist Church.
Calling hours will be Friday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Chapel in Youngstown.
Burial will be at Tod Homestead Cemetery.
John G. Mansky, 60
YOUNGSTOWN - John G. Mansky, 60, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, May 11, 2009, in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., while on a golf vacation with friends.
John was born Jan. 21, 1949 in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Yolanda Mastran Mansky, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1967 graduate of East High School, served in Vietnam in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and received the Purple Heart.
After serving in the military, John worked for Ohio Bell/AT&T for 30 years, retiring in 2000.
Mr. Mansky was a member of St. Christine Church and of the Catholic War Veterans John J. Buckley Post No. 1292. He was an active sportsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and especially golfing, and was a member of numerous golf leagues in the area.
Mr. Mansky leaves his wife, Paula Kutsko Mansky, whom he married Jan. 12, 1987; two sons, John Zachariah Mansky of Cortland and Daniel (Alicia) Mansky of Youngstown; two grandchildren, LeAnna Mansky and P.J. Mansky; and a sister, Gloria Harver of Austintown.
John will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road in Youngstown.
Funeral services will take place at the funeral home on Friday at 2 p.m.
Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences on-line.
Albert S. Ondich, 83
HUBBARD – Albert S. Ondich, 83, died Sunday evening at Briarfield at the Ridge.
He was born Feb. 9, 1926 in Lorain, a son of Steve and Elizabeth Petrunak Ondich, and had lived in the area for 61 years.
Mr. Ondich worked in the maintenance department at Wonder Bread for 30 years before retiring in 1980. He was a member of St. Patrick Church in Hubbard and served with the United States Marines during World War II serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre and attaining the rank of Corporal. Albert enjoyed woodworking, painting and spending time with his family.
He leaves his wife, the former Martha E. Nemeth, whom he married Aug. 14, 1948; a son, Al D. Ondich at home; two daughters, Martha Rodick of North Canton and Betsy (Atty. Raymond T.) Biros-Bules of Massillon; four grandchildren, Tristan Rodick, Teddy, Carey and Barron Biros; a stepgrandson, Atty. David T. Bules. Albert will be sadly missed by the Zitnik family, Ruthie, Mary, Anna, Katie, Eddie and Andrew.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Josephine Rosso.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at noon at St. Patrick Church.
Family and friends may call on Thursday, one hour prior to the services from 11 a.m. to noon at the church.
Please visit www.kelley-robb.com to view this obituary and to send condolences to the family.
Betty L. Persinger, 71
AUSTINTOWN – Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel for Betty L. Persinger, 71, who died Monday afternoon at the Hospice House.
Betty was born Jan. 1, 1938 in Kentucky, the daughter of James Wardrip and Theda F. (Jameson) Wardrip.
Betty is survived by her children, Charles (Shirley) Persinger of Boardman, Mark (Lauri) Leroy of Jacksonville, Fla. and Frances Ann ( Tony) Geiger of Camden, S.C.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Mary Brothers of Austintown and brother, Jerry Wardrip of Indianapolis.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Persinger, on Oct. 31, 2001; son, William Roosa; and siblings, William Wardrip, Mabel Burdine, Jean Harshfield and Maureen Wardrip.
Betty always enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Family and friends may call from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, prior to services.
Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
Dorothy J. Smith, 89
AUSTINTOWN – Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the chapel at Berlin Center Cemetery for Dorothy J. Smith, 89, who passed away Sunday morning at Briarfield at Ashley Circle Care Center.
Dorothy was born Feb. 7, 1920 in Warren, the daughter of Wallace and Gertrude (Maurer) Carson.
She was a homemaker, a nurse’s aid at the former Mahoning County Nursing Home, and a former member of the Berlin Center United Methodist Church, as well as a social member of Newton Falls American Legion.
Dorothy was also an avid bingo player. She lived in Dunellon, Fla. for 18 years until returning to the area in 2003.
Her husband, the late Harold E. Smith, whom she married Dec. 31, 1938, passed away May 15, 2002.
Dorothy leaves four children, William (Janet) Smith of New York, Bernice Pyles of W.Va., Alfred (Sandy) Smith of Ellsworth and Randy (Karen) Smith of Newton Falls; one brother, Bob (Leta) Carson of Berlin Center; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, Harold and parents, Dorothy was also preceded in death by one son, Charles Smith; four brothers, Charles, Dick, James and Roy Carson; and one sister, Bernice Hile.
Family and friends will meet at the cemetery chapel from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.
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Sister Mary Snyder, H.M., 87
VILLA MARIA, PA. – Sister Mary Snyder, H.M., 87, formerly Sr. Mary Owen, died Tuesday, May 12, at Villa Maria Community Center.
Sister of Sr. Agnes Clare Snyder, H.M. of Villa Maria, Bernice Caldwell of Louisville, William Snyder of Baltimore, the late Francis Wesley Snyder and Charles Snyder; and daughter of the late John and Mary (McCallum) Snyder.
She was a member of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, with whom she shared her life for 67 years.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 15, at 3 p.m. at Villa Maria Chapel in Villa Maria, Pa.
Friends may call at Villa Maria Chapel on Thursday, May 14, from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday, May 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Prayer service at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, May 14.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, Development Office, P.O. Box 534, Villa Maria PA 16155.
Arrangements the by the McVean, Hughes and McClurkin Funeral Home.
Louis Stipetic, 85
“Together Again”
YOUNGSTOWN – There will be funeral services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, at the Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman for Louis Stipetic, 85, who passed away Monday, May 11.
Louis was born Jan. 22, 1924 in Campbell, the son of Matthew and Mary (Gregovich) Stipetic.
He was employed by the city of Youngstown as a surveyor. Louis served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, while stationed in Europe with the 351st Engineers and received three Battle Stars. Louis was a member of AMVETS and the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed going to the casino.
His wife, the former Margaret Strichek, whom he married Jan. 24, 1948, passed away May 18, 1991.
Louis will always be remembered by his two children, Richard (Colleen) Stipetic and Donna (David) Dickey, both of Canfield; three loving grandchildren, whom he loved spending time with, Dana and Derek Dickey and Breann Stipetic; two brothers, Mike Stipetic and Tom Stipetich; and a sister, Betty Catignani.
Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.
Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the services Thursday at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman.
Burial will take place at Lake Park Cemetery with full military honors provided by our local VFW Post No. 9571 of Elsworth.
Cullen Paul “P.T.” Tucker, 62
YOUNGSTOWN – Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home for Mr. Cullen Paul “P.T.” Tucker, 62, who departed this life Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Forum Health Northside Medical Center.
Mr. Tucker was born May 3, 1947 in Detroit, a son of Cullen Sr. and Margaret R. Willis Tucker.
He had worked at Youngstown Recycle Company. Paul enjoyed photography and was an avid basketball fan.
He loved being with family and friends. He especially enjoyed family functions and was always the life of the party. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He leaves to cherish his beloved memory, his mother, Margaret R. White and father, Cullen Tucker Sr., both of Youngstown; his children, Crystal Walker, Paul Raphael Tucker, Antonio Paul Tucker, Steve and Maurice Morris, all of Youngstown; sisters, Marsha D. Tucker and Debbie Williams, both of Youngstown, Carol (Darrell) Quarles of Campbell and Frances (John) Wilson of Austintown; brothers, Kenneth (Shirley) Willis, Richard White and Shawn Tucker, all of Youngstown, Marvin R. White of Boston, Anthony (Dena) White of Columbus and Stanley Tucker of Washington, D.C.; an aunt, Patricia Williams of Youngstown; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
A special thank you to Paul’s friends, Larry Bevly and Charles Tucker.
He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Gloria Tucker; a brother, Marvin F. Tucker; and grandmothers, Dorothy Duvall and Leola Tucker.
Friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
The family will receive friends at the home of Paul’s sister, Carol Quarles at 700 Penhale Ave. in Campbell.
Deacon Arthur White, 82
YOUNGSTOWN – A funeral service celebrating the life of Deacon Arthur White, 82, will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Garner officiating.
Mr. White was born March 11, 1927 in Roberta, Ga., a son of Joseph and Elizabeth McCray White, coming to the valley many years ago.
He was formerly employed as a laborer with Youngstown Sheet and Tube, retiring in 1984 after 35 years of service. He was a member of the United Steelworkers of America. Upon retiring, he established his own company, A. White Contracting, which specialized in home renovations. He renovated and repaired numerous homes and businesses in the valley. He was an active member of the church, where he served as chairman of the Counting Ministry and Benevolent Ministry. He was a member of the Wednesday Bible Class, attended Sunday school and sang in the male chorus. He was the former vice-chairman of the Deacon Board and a member of the Brotherhood. Deacon White helped with renovations to the church kitchen, the re-roofing of the educational wing, and he participated in the annual church clean-up. He had a keen interest in the church’s history and was instrumental in acquiring vacant lots around the church property. In 1991, he was honored as “Deacon of the Year,” and recognized in 2006 for 43 years of dedicated service to the Deacon Board.
He and his wife were honored by their children in February for 60 years of marriage.
On May 9, 2009 our heavenly Father cast his eternal light onto Forum Health Northside Medical Center and beckoned him home.
He leaves to cherish his precious memory his loving wife, the former Mary L. Tyson, whom he married Feb. 20, 1949; six daughters, Jean and her husband, Jeffery Smallwood, Debra Baraka, Almeta and her husband, Steve Rollins, all of Youngstown, Christine and her husband, George Hennings of Mineral Ridge, Gwen and her husband, Ozzie Wilkins of Dallas and Barbara Hernandez of Houston; one sister, Olivia Wilson of Cleveland; one brother, Lynwood and his wife, Alma White of Chicago; four sisters–in-law, Viola White and Johnny Will White of Bedford, Ann Torbert of Youngstown and Melva Glover of Clayton, Ala.; a godchild, Patricia “Patty” Tyson-Etheridge of Eufaula, Ala.; 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and dear friends.
He was greeted in heaven by his parents; an aunt and uncle, Josephine and Grover White, who raised him; three brothers, W.C., William Joe and John Allen White; a daughter, Donna Kenney; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church.
Interment will be at Tod Homestead Cemetery.
Condolences may be faxed to (330)782-2050 or e-mailed to JEWSASHTON@aol.com.
Ministry of comfort provided by J. E Washington Funeral Services.
Pauline Wise, 82
POLAND – An open memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Good Hope Lutheran Church of North Lima for Pauline Wise, 82, a courageous and multi-faceted woman of Poland, formerly of the Boardman area, who passed away peacefully early Monday morning at the Woodlands of Hampton Woods surrounded by family and friends.
Calling hours will precede the memorial service from 6 to 7 p.m.
The former Pearl Pauline Opritza was born on Jan. 29,1927 to Nicholas and Anna Opritza.
She grew up on the east side of Youngstown and began her business career at Parson’s Insurance Agency.
Pauline married William Francis Wise on June 30, 1946 and they spent 60 wonderful years together.
Her husband, Bill “Buzz” Wise was the owner/operator of Boardman Auto Parts on Market Street for 25 years along with Pauline and their son Bill Jr., and she was the very first woman in the area employed at an auto parts store, quickly winning over the confidence of the male customers.
She was later employed by J.C. Penney Co. at the Southern Park Mall for 20 years and again broke barriers by being the first woman ever on the automotive counter, then was promoted to fine jewelry and spent years as “the real gem” of the fine jewelry counter.
She later helped customers get healthy at La Vie Naturelle (later renamed Living Naturally Health Foods) owned by her daughter, Evelyn.
Pauline was a former member of the Paradise Lutheran Church and is a current member of the Good Hope Lutheran Church.
Her friends and family especially enjoyed savoring her “world famous pies” and were inspired by her dedication to her grandchildren, as far away as California. Pauline loved her role as “Super Granny.”
She leaves behind three talented children who share many happy memories, Evelyn Wise of Boardman, William (Nancy) Wise of Simi Valley, Calif., and Dr. Richard (Toni) Wise of Poland; and four beautiful, multi-faceted grandchildren.
Besides her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by husband, Bill; brother, Nick Opritza; and sister, Ann Y. Smith.
Friends and family may make contributions in her name to the Good Hope Lutheran Church of North Lima and Hampton Woods Activities Department in Poland, and may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
Claire A. Wolf, 73
VIENNA – There will be a funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel for Claire A. Wolf, 73, who passed away Monday at her home.
Claire was born Jan. 19, 1936 in Wellston, a daughter of the late Harry and Josephine Evans.
She was an insurance agent for Goulish–Kosco Insurance Agency, retiring in 2001.
Claire was a member of the Vienna United Methodist Church, active in Trumbull County 4H Saddle Horse, and was a volunteer for Southern Care Hospice. Claire enjoyed needlework, reading, horses and traveling. She also enjoyed camping.
She is survived by three children, Amy Lynn (Donald) Hook of Vienna, Robert Scott Wolf of Niles and Brian David Wolf of Austintown; two brothers, Richard Evans of Canfield and David Evans of Lordstown; one granddaughter, Sharyn; and one great-granddaughter, Kaedynce.
Besides her parents, Claire was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Melissa Sue; one great-granddaughter, Kaylee Ann; and many beloved cousins.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, in Claire’s name.
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