Tributes 2009-07-18

Patricia “Patty” “Pat” Bodak, 62

YOUNGSTOWN - Patricia “Patty” “Pat” Bodak, 62, of the city’s west side, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 15, 2009, at her home with her husband and daughter by her side, following a courageous and recurring battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Patty was born Jan. 30, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Stella Powlysyn Fedina, was a 1965 graduate of Chaney High School, and a lifelong area resident.

In her younger years, Patty worked at Youngstown Steel Door and Retail Credit Company. Patty married, became a homemaker and devoted her life to raising and caring for her family, each of whom she loved in a special way.

Pat was a member of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church-Byzantine Rite, where she was baptized, raised and married. She later joined St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church-Byzantine Rite in Austintown where she was active for the past 40 years. She was a volunteer for the parish pyrohy project, annual parish festivals, and was a Eucharistic Adoration participant. Patty also enjoyed cooking for Father Walter, pastor of the church, for many years.

Patty looked forward each fall to tailgating at YSU football games with her family and friends, which she did for many years.

Patty leaves her husband, Frank Wesley Bodak, whom she married July 26, 1969, and with whom she would have celebrated 40 years of marriage next week. Patty unconditionally and amazingly cared for her husband over the past eight years, after he suffered a stroke; Patty also leaves her daughter, Holly (Tim) Rinkes of Canal Fulton; three sons, Michael “Mischa” Bodak of Columbus, Darren (Amy) Bodak of Struthers, and Nicholas Bodak at home; a twin sister, Dorothy (John) Barak of Avon; a brother, Thomas (Joanne) Fedina of Boardman; and her five grandchildren whom she loved and enjoyed immensely, Briana, Logan, and Alaina Rinkes, and Arielle and Kristen Bodak.

A sister, June Jenkins is deceased.

Family and friends may call on Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road in Youngstown, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2009, at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church-Byzantine Rite, 526 West Rayen Ave. in Youngstown, where Pat’s family will receive relatives and friends in the parish courtyard from 10 until 10:45 a.m.

Pat’s family expresses their sincere thanks to the staff of Grace Hospice, especially to Lory and Brandi, for the kindness and care extended to Patty during her illness. Patty also loved and respected her oncologist, Dr. Amy Awaida, truly appreciating the compassion she showed and care she gave, and Patty was grateful for the care shown to her by the staff at the Hope Cancer Center. Thanks to all who cared supported and visited Patty during her battle.

Patty’s final resting place will be near her home at Calvary Cemetery.

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

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Martin S. Farkas, 75

UPPER ARLINGTON – Martin S. Farkas, 75, born Nov., 22, 1933, entered into eternity July 14, 2009.

He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Steven and mother, Mary (Yavorsky) Farkas and his sister, Mary Louise Bryant.

Martin is survived by his wife, Lucille Farkas; brother, James (Margaret) Farkas of Boardman; son, John (Renee) Farkas of Brentwood, Tenn.; daughter, Cecilia (John) Shave of Lake Forest, Ill.; grandchildren, Bennett Farkas, Luke Farkas, Lauren Farkas, Madeline Shave and Sullivan Shave.

Born in Youngstown, Marty graduated from Warren Harding High School, and went on to complete his undergraduate degree and a Master of Science and Metallurgical Engineering degree from Ohio State University. He worked for the majority of his career at the Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus. He enjoyed his involvement in several investment clubs and also enjoyed providing volunteer tax preparation for those in need. He attended St. Andrews Catholic Church in Upper Arlington.

Marty was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2009, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1899 McCoy Road at Reed Road, where unreal Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2009, with Fr. Michael Watson, Celebrant.

Private interment at a later date.

Family will receive friends at a reception immediately following the Mass at Bryce Eck Hall.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to ACT International, P.O. Box 1966, Brentwood, TN 37024, in his memory.

Arrangements by Schodinger Northwest Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Road in Columbus.

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Lucy I. Folio, 91

FOWLER – Private services were held for Lucy I. Folio, who passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009, at Meadowbrook Manor.

She was 91 years of age.

Lucy was one of eight children born to Italian immigrant parents. She grew up in Warren and later moved to Youngstown, where she resided for most of her life.

Lucy is survived by a son, Floyd Folio.

She is also suvived by two sisters, Hermenia Gaylog and Inez Sarni.

There were no calling hours.

Arrangements were handled by Schiavone Funeral Home.

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Mary Magaret “Marni” Heyer, 72

LAKE MILTON – Mrs. Mary Margaret “Marni” Heyer, 72, of 3611 Blue Lagoon Drive in Ruskin, Fla. and formerly of Hermitage, Pa., died peacefully Wednesday at 3:56 p.m. at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh after a brief illness.

Mrs. Heyer was born in Warren on June 30, 1937, the daughter of the late Ralph and Marcella (Tipper) Bixler.

She was a 1956 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and attended Lake Erie College for three years.

She married Arthur E. Heyer on March 19, 1960. He survives at home.

Besides her husbands, her survivors include her daughter, Kristan Ashby of Sharon, Pa.; her son, Jeffrey Allen Heyer of Tampa, Fla.; along with her grandchildren, Ashley Eicher and Maria and Daniel Ashby, along with her foster grandchildren, Ashley, Tiffany and David Brock.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph E. Bixler.

Family will greet friends on Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Sharon First United Methodist Church.

Memorial service will be at Sharon First United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, with the Rev. Richard Carlson officiation.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Sharon First United Methodist Church, 237 Silver St., Sharon, PA 16146 or St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101.

Cremation services provided by the Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home in Sharon.

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Harry Foster Hinton, 88

POLAND – Harry Foster Hinton, 88, died July 17, 2009, at Austinwoods Nursing Center.

Mr. Hinton was born Oct. 9, 1920 in Youngstown, a son of the late Foster and Elsie Smith Hinton.

He was a 1939 graduate of South High School. Mr. Hinton was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1942, serving during World War II in the 110th Quartermaster Bakery and was honorably discharged in 1945. After the war, Mr. Hinton worked as a journeyman machinist for McKay Machine and Wean United, retiring in 1982.

He was a member of the Old Springfield United Church of Christ, where he was an Elder and past financial secretary. Mr. Hinton was a member of the East Palestine Lodge No. 417 F & AM and a 32nd degree Mason of the Scottish Rite, a member of the Aut Mori Grotto and its Circus Committee, the Chatterbox Club, and a past member of the Volunteer Fire Department of New Middletown. He also enjoyed reading and traveling.

His wife, the former Jane Katherine Hinton, whom he married Sept. 8, 1945, died Dec. 27, 2005.

He leaves his three daughters, Sandra (Gerald) Ohlin of New Middletown, Marilyn (David) Fitz-Patrick of Austintown and Debbie (Joe) Maruskin of Canfield; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Old Springfield United Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Boardman.

Family and friends will be received Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland and Monday from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at the church.

A Masonic service will be held Sunday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family requests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions in Mr. Hinton’s name to the Old Springfield United Church of Christ, 11957 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, New Middletown, OH 44442 or the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44503.

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.

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Helen Zets Marine, 88

BILOXI, MISS – Helen Zets Marine entered into the kingdom of heaven, is living in a promised heavenly mansion, walking on golden streets and singing with angels. Helen Zets Marine, 88, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, after a lengthy illness.

Helen was born March 5, 1921 in Bentleyville, Pa., the fifth born in a family of six children. Her parents were naturalized citizens who immigrated from Yugoslavia.

She retired from nursing while working with the American Red Cross Blood Services in Biloxi. After retirement, she was a volunteer with the Sunshine Guild and worked at the Gulf Coast Medical Center.

She was an avid golfer, a member of the Keesler Military Wives Golf Association and at one time was the Keesler Wives Club golf champion.

She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Biloxi, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School.

Her magnetic personality and infectious smile could warm the coldest hearts and endeared her to all who had the honor of knowing her.

Helen was preceded in death by her father, Steven Zets; her mother, Pauline Babich; a brother, Michael Zets; and two sisters, Mildred Inchak and Mary Horvath.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, John Marine; three daughters, Debbie (Glenn) Hagler of Saucier, Miss. Kathy (Bobby) Dabbs of Taylor, Texas and Jan Smitherman of Biloxi; a son, Jay Marine of Tucson, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Survivors also include two sisters, Evelyn Pose of Austintown and Sally Brown of Niles; a sister-in-law, Mary Carmichael of Holland, Mich.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the owner and staff of Alternative Personal Care Home in Ocean Springs, Miss. for the love and care they gave to Helen during her lengthy illness.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be donated in her memory to the First Baptist Church, 1560 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS 39532.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Service will be Monday, July 20, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. with a visitation at 12:30 p.m. both will take place at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi.

Interment will be at Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi.

Visit www.bradfordokeefe.com to view and sign register book.

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Agnes Meluch, 67

NORTH LIMA – Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 20, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at the Kirila Funeral Home, 258 Poland Ave. in Struthers and at 11 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church for Agnes Meluch, 67, formerly of Struthers, who died Thursday afternoon, July 16, 2009, at Caprice Health Care Center.

She was born Feb. 3, 1942 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Mary Vrankovich Matijasic.

Agnes was a graduate of Struthers High School and a member of St. Nicholas Church.

She was a homemaker and she enjoyed collecting dolls and Beanie Babies.

She is survived by her son, Robert M. (Debra) Meluch of Hubbard; a brother, Joseph J. Matijasic of Youngstown; a sister, Catherine (Joseph) Sopkovich of Struthers; and the family dog, Brady, whom she dearly loved.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John and Robert Matijasic; and a sister and brother-in-law, Geno and Marie DeMarco.

Friends may call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will at St. John Cemetery.

The family would like to give a special thank you to cousin Pat Slaven for all of her help.

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

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C. Grace Moorhead, 88

YOUNGSTOWN – Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Highway Tabernacle Church for C. Grace Moorhead, 88, who died early Thursday morning at Assumption Village.

Grace was born Nov. 30, 1920 in Bethesda and was the daughter of the late Wilmot and Nina (Aiken) Murphy.

She had been a school teacher from 1961 to 1983, retiring from Youngstown School System in 1983. Grace was a member of the Highway Tabernacle Church and the Highway Sr. Citizens. She left those around her with the knowledge of the gift of life and life after death. Those who were fortunate to share in the joy of her life, will forever celebrate her memory. Grace was an avid reader and loved music and traveling, she was a graduate of Youngstown State University, where she received her bachelors and masters degree and was a member of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association.

Her greatest pleasures and pride in life revolved around the Lord and her five children and their families. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Her husband, William Moorhead, whom she married in 1947, died Dec. 18, 2003.

She is survived by her children, W. Brent “Moose” (Carolyn) Moorhead of Youngstown, Marcia (Albert) Sauline of Hubbard, Mark W. (Eileen) Moorhead of Uniontown, John E. Moorhead of Youngstown and Frank C. (Lori) Moorhead of Hartville. Grace also leaves her sister, Nina Jean Snow of Arizona; a brother, Robert Murphy of Sandusky; seven grandchildren, Brent Moorhead, Melissa (Darrell) Shular, Atty. Albert Sauline III, Mark (Brandy) Moorhead, Kelly (Zach) Zimmer, Joshua Moorhead and Stacey Moorhead; and five great-grandchildren, Grace Shular, Emma, Ryan, Joseph and John “JP” Moorhead.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Wilma Cunningham; and a brother, Aiken Murphy.

Friends may call at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

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

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Samuel F. Morella, 79

YOUNGSTOWN – There will be a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul the Apostle Church in New Middletown with Father Nicholas Shori celebrating for Samuel Morella, 79, who passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 15, from a heart related illness.

Sam was born April 24, 1930 in Youngstown, the son of Thomas and Rose (Audino) Morella.

Sam was an insurance salesman with the National Life Insurance Company, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the church. Sam loved the game of baseball, and managed little league and pony league teams in the area for 21 years. He enjoyed being with his family and most of all, his grandchildren.

Sam will always be remembered by his wife, the former Dorothy E. Shaffernocker, whom he married Oct. 23, 1954; his six children, Sam Jr. (Debbie) Morella of Streetsboro, Rozanne (Bill) Palm of Champion, Alan (Diana) Morella of Memphis, Linda (Dan) Colby of Tallmadge, Diane (John) Donofrio of New Middletown and Mike (Deb) Morella of Findlay; 12 grandchildren, Chris, David, Angela, Kristina, Sabrina, J.B., Tony, Nick, Cory, Samantha, Tony and Nicoletta; his brother, Tom (Marilyn) Morella of New Middletown, his sister, Darlene (Mike) Nicholson of Youngstown; and a sister-in-law, Pat Morella of Canfield.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Chad Cavalier; his father, Mark Cavalier; and a brother, Joe Morella.

Friends may call on Sunday, July 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman and from 9 a.m. until time of the Mass at the church on Monday.

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Theodore “Ted” Patrick, 88

MILLERSVILLE, MD. – Theodore “Ted” Patrick, 88, a resident of Millersville for over 23 years died at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Md. on July 15, 2009 of natural causes.

Mr. Patrick was born on June 3, 1921 to Trofin Patrick and Mary Zemba in Cleveland, where he was also raised. Prior to moving to Millersville, Mr. Patrick resided for many years in Youngstown.

Mr. Patrick served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II as a reconnaisance officer, and later as a Field Artillery Unit Commander with the 3rd Armored Field Artillery, rising to the rank of Captain.

After the war, he attended Fenn College, now Cleveland State University on the GI Bill, graduating there with a degree in Business Administration. He joined the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. as an instructor in the company’s Economics Department and was appointed supervisor of training for the Youngstown district in 1959. He was Director of Training for that company from 1967 until his retirement.

Mr. Patrick is survived by his wife of 62 years, Veronica Kmetz Patrick; his daughter, Laura M. Patrick of Baltimore; his sons, Thomas D. Patrick of Baltimore, Jon M. Patrick of Millersville and Roger W. Patrick; and daughter-in-law, Deborah Patrick of Annandale, Va.; grandchildren, Anne and Timothy; brothers, Ladimer Patrick of Kettering, Lawrence Patrick of Parma and George Patrick of Rio Rancho, N.M.; and many loved nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be at the Barranco & Sons P.A., Severna Park Funeral Home, 495 Ritchie Hwy. on Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

A celebration of life funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 20, at noon at the Church of Saint John the Evangelist, 689 Ritchie Hwy. SE in Severna Park, Md.

Please visit www.barrancofuneralhome.com to send online condolences.

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Harvey E. Streich, 92

PHOENIX, ARIZ. – Harvey E. Streich, 92, beloved husband of 58 years of Hilda Flaherty Streich; father of Susan Streich, Dennis Streich and Daniel Streich; honorary father of John J. Dawson; and grandfather of nine, passed away peacefully in his Phoenix home on July 14, 2009. Family members were at his side at the time of death. He had been in frail physical health for the past several years from causes related to his advanced age.

Harvey was preceded in death by his wife and by his sister, Audrey Streich.

He is survived by his brother, Eugene Streich, also of the Phoenix area, in addition to his children and grandchildren.

A native of Wisconsin, Harvey Streich passed through the Phoenix area in December of 1942, during his service with the Army Air Corps in World War II. Like many other servicemen from the Midwest who were experiencing the Valley of the Sun for the first time, he quickly decided that Phoenix weather in December was much to be preferred over the Wisconsin winters. First however, he had to survive the war, which included combat service as a B-17 bombardier and being shot down in the vicinity of Vienna, Austria, followed by an 11-month stay in Stalag Luft I until the POW camp was liberated by the Soviets advancing from the east.

Following the war, he moved his mother, Ida and sister, Audrey from Wisconsin to the Phoenix area, and thereafter commenced his undergraduate education at Arizona State University. Graduating with a degree in accounting, he worked temporarily in a bank position, during which time he met and married Hilda Flaherty, herself a relocated Midwesterner (Ohio). The young couple then moved to Ann Arbor, Mich., where Harvey graduated from law school at the University of Michigan.

Returning to the Phoenix area after law school, Harvey began what was to be a long and distinguished legal career when he joined the law firm of Kramer Roche. Hilda started her career as homemaker and devoted wife, and soon thereafter Susan, Dennis and Dan arrived on the scene.

In 1970, Harvey was one of the founding partners of the law firm of Streich, Lang, Weeks, Cardon & French, later to become simply Streich Lang, PA. During his active career with Streich Lang, Harvey was a visionary chairman and managing partner. Streich Lang grew to become one of the largest law firms in the state of Arizona, with business, corporate, bankruptcy, real estate and litigation practices that spanned the Southwest and served clients throughout the United States.

In 2000, Streich Lang merged with the law firm of Quarles & Brady, LLP, whose roots were in Harvey’s native Wisconsin. The merger formed a national law firm, initially called Quarles & Brady, Streich Lang, LLP, in the southwest and now known nationwide as Quarles & Brady, LLP. Harvey is recognized and honored as one of the founders of the national firm.

In the later years of his career, Harvey devoted himself to many worthy charitable causes, including service as chairman of the United Way in Arizona. He also served on the Council for Corporate Growth and on the Arizona Association for Economic Development, which was instrumental in bringing clean industry and other corporate businesses to Arizona.

Dutiful, honorable, humble, uncomplaining, dedicated to his work and his family, driven to succeed in every endeavor he undertook, Harvey Streich epitomized the qualities and character of the “Greatest Generation.” His family and friends consider themselves blessed to have known him and to be part of his life. He will be missed, but his life’s example and the lessons he imparted to succeeding generations of people whom he loved, befriended and mentored will be his enduring legacy. “Do your best” was his credo, and he never did anything less.

Visitation and a Mass of Christian Burial have taken place in Phoenix.

Interment will be next to his beloved wife in the Flaherty family gravesite at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown. A graveside service will be held at Calvary on Thursday, July 23, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Kraszewski, pastor of St. Stephen Church in Niles, officiating.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent in his name to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.

Local arrangements have been entrusted to the Holloway-Williams Funeral Home, 611 Robbins Ave. in Niles, 330-652-2422.

Condolences can be emailed to hollowaywilliamsfh@sbcglobal.net.

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Ruth Ann Williams, 77

TOLEDO – Ruth Ann Williams, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family.

The daughter of James and Pauline (Burris) Moody, she was born on Nov. 11, 1931 in McDonald

Ruth attended Westminster College in Pennsylvania and was involved with the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. For over 18 years, Ruth was employed by the Washington Local School System, serving as Executive Secretary to the Principal at Jefferson Junior High School. She also taught swimming lessons and worked as a lifeguard at the West Toledo YMCA for many years. Ruth also worked part-time for Gladieux Catering.

Fitness was a big part of Ruth’s life. She was an excellent swimmer, which was reflected in her competing in the Senior Olympics in the swimming division numerous times. She was also a regular at the Wildwood Athletic Club until just a couple weeks before her death. Ruth enjoyed the sun, water and the beach. She also loved college basketball and was an avid fan of Duke University. Ruth enjoyed traveling, some of her favorite places included Iceland, Alaska, California and Florida. She was a season ticket holder and supporter of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and the Toledo Opera. She was enriched by her memberships to the Toledo Museum of Art and the Toledo Botanical Garden.

Ruth loved to spend quality time with her grandchildren. She was a dear friend to many. And her many friends and family will miss her beautiful, sharing and caring spirit.

Ruth is survived by her sons, David Williams (Natalie) of Toledo and Daniel Williams (Myra) of Chula Vista, Calif.; daughter, Donalee Unal (Dr. Apo) of Harrisburg, Pa.; grandchildren, Kara Unal and Joshua, Samuel, Christopher and Sara Williams; and sister, Jane Marie Scanlon (John) of Ponte Vedra, Fla.

Visitation will be today from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. in Toledo, where the funeral ceremony will take place on Sunday at 2 p.m.

Private interment will be in Bradenton, Fla.

Those planning a memorial contribution are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Road in Perrysburg or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Please visit www.walkerfuneralhomes.com to send online condolences.

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