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Tributes 2009-07-22
Roberta A. Ade, 87
YOUNGSTOWN – Private services have been held for Roberta A. Ade, 87, who died Sunday evening at Hampton Woods Nursing Center.
Roberta was born March 28, 1922 in Steubenvillle, a daughter of the late George W. and Florence Carmichael Hood and came to Youngstown in 1953.
She was a homemaker and co-owner of Locust Grove Park in New Middletown from 1962 to 1974, and a member of the Lockwood United Methodist Church.
Roberta leaves her husband, George, whom she married May 8, 1942; a son, Robert R. (Barbara J.) Ade of North Lima; a daughter, Florence (George) Alfona of Youngstown; two grandchildren, George (Donna) Alfona of Youngstown and Donna (Thomi) Nagel of Texas; and one great-granddaughter, Ashley Nagel.
Arrangements are being handled by the Thompson Funeral Home in Boardman.
Dorothy Evelyn (Stevenson) Ahlquist
CANFIELD – Dorothy Evelyn (Stevenson) Ahlquist entered this world on Feb. 21,1922, and went to be with her Lord on July 21, 2009.
She was born in Struthers, where she lived and was a 1940 graduate from Struthers High School.
She started her education at the Massillon Ohio School of Nursing where she earned a diploma in 1942 in Psychiatric Nursing. She received her B.S. degree in nursing on Dec. 13, 1943 from The School of Nursing at Youngstown Hospital Association in Youngstown and practiced nursing in a variety of areas throughout her lifetime.
She began her career as a surgical nurse at Northside Hospital and later became a night supervisor at Southside Hospital in Youngstown. She also served as the administrator at Little Forest Medical Center in Boardman, the In-service Director, over instruction at Geneva Hospital, Geneva, Ill., and the Director of Nursing at Warren General Hospital in McMinnville, Tenn.
Dorothy loved cooking, baking, sewing, quilting, flower gardening, and reading. She was known as a devoted and loving nurse, but even more for her devotion to God and her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Her beautiful spirit touched all who knew her. She was a Proverbs 31 influence to her family and others by her reverence to God, perseverance, prayer life and Bible study, leadership, and selflessness. She was loved dearly by all who knew her and will forever be missed and cherished by her family.
She was a member of the Republican Women’s Party in Winchester, Tenn., a former member of the Evangel Baptist Church in Boardman, where she served as a deaconess and Sunday school teacher for 20 years, a former member of the First Baptist Church, and the Ladies’ Quilters Group in Winchester, and she also served for the past nine years with the Old North Woman’s Quilters.
She is reunited in death with her parents, John and Mildred Stevenson and her brothers, Jack and Robert.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Everett Ahlquist and their six children, Larry (Kay) of Jackson, Tenn., David (Carol), of Grantsburg, Wis., Ronald of Muskegon, Mich., Kenneth (Joanne) of Canfield, Jennifer Morris of Canfield and Karen Baker of Mt. Juliet, Tenn. She will also be sadly missed by her 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held in her honor on July 23rd at 1 p.m. at the Old North Church in Canfield.
Visitation will begin at noon.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Old North Church Library.
William I. “Bill” Cleary, 75
YOUNGSTOWN – William I. “Bill” Cleary, 75, passed away Monday morning at St. Elizabeth Health Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born July 16, 1934 in Youngstown, a son of William “Peggy” and Janet (Ripley) Cleary. He was a lifelong area resident.
Bill attended St. Dominic’s Grade School, was a 1952 graduate of Ursuline High School and a graduate of Youngstown State University, where he was affiliated with Sigma Phi Epsilon National Fraternity.
Bill retired from Republic/LTV Steel Company as a supervisor in quality control and was an active member in The American Society of Nondestructive Testing. Bill was involved in the Mahoning Valley Gaelic Society, where he was a trustee and past financial secretary. He was elected “Gael of the Year” in 1979.
Bill was a 4th Degree member and past financial secretary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, John Nalley, Division No. 6. He was a 3rd Degree member and past financial secretary of the Youngstown Knights of Columbus Council No. 274 and was a 4th Degree member of the Bishop Malone K of C Assembly No. 826 in Youngstown.
He was past vice president of the Mahoning Valley Management Association, volunteer at St. Vincent DePaul luncheon kitchen, on the board of directors of Republic Steel Federal Credit Union, 1st past vice president of the Youngstown Coin Club and numerous other numismatics organizations.
Bill was past chairman of the St. Patricks Day Post Parade, he received the Bill Ockerman Award in 2001, was the 2002 Parade Grand Marshal and was the financial treasurer of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. He was named “Irishman of the Year” in 2005. He was chosen because he represents “the best of the Irish.”
He was a volunteer at Youngstown State University with numerous sports programs and was actively involved for many years with his granddaughter’s swim team “F.A.S.T.” in Columbiana, where he was better known as “Grandpa Bill.”
He enjoyed golfing, numismatics, NASCAR racing and spoiling his grandchildren.
He attended St. Dominic’s Church and St. Teresa Carmelite Monastery.
Bill will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years, the former Beverly Stephens; four daughters, Margie Cleary of Boardman, Karen Hicks of Boardman, Kathy Salser of Poland and Paula (Joe) Slavic of Struthers; and four grandchildren, Jeffrey Chrystal, Michael Salser, Courtney Salser and Ryan Slavic; one sister, Mary Virginia (Don) Baynes of Las Vegas; two brothers, John (Fran) Cleary of Cleveland and James (Marion) Cleary of Canfield; as well as 14 nieces, nephews and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at The McVean, Hughes & McClurkin Funeral at 711 Wick Ave.
A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning at St. Dominic’s Church.
There will be prayers at 9:50 a.m. at the McVean, Hughes & McClurkin Funeral Home, prior to the church Mass.
Ilma Millsop Davis, 94
BOULDER, COLO. – On April 7, 2009, Ilma Millsop Davis, 94, died peacefully in her sleep at Frasier Meadows Health Care Center.
Ilma Millsop was born on Oct. 5, 1914 in Struthers.
On Oct. 16, 1937, she married Lawrence Carson Davis and they had one son, Terry.
Ilma was active in the choir at the Pleasant Grove United Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years.
She and her husband, Larry, were blessed to celebrate 63 years of marriage.
Ilma was a homemaker, whose hobbies involved ceramics, sewing dolls, painting and singing.
After her major strokes, she lived in Boulder, most recently at Frasier Meadows Health Care Center.
She tried to stay active by painting and reading.
Ilma is survived by her son Terry A. Davis and her daughter-in-law Mary Ann Davis of Boulder.
She will always be remembered as a strong yet sweet and resourceful person with a fireball spirit!
A celebration of life memorial service will be held Friday, July 24, at the Pleasant Grove United Presbyterian Church (corner of Southern Boulvard and Midlothian).
There will be visitation at 10 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., and a luncheon will follow the memorial service at the church hall.
Contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Boulder & Broomfield Counties, 2594 Trailridge Drive E., Suite A, Lafayette, CO 80026 or to Frasier Meadows Retirement Community, Attn: “Designated for Health Care” at 350 Ponca Place, Boulder, CO 80303.
N’Deya Jazzmen Chree Davis, 4
YOUNGSTOWN – Jesus loves His little children, and He especially loved N’Deya.
On Friday, July 17, 2009, He sent His angels to get N’Deya and bring her back to His heavenly playground, where all the children rejoiced at her arrival. There she will play, sing, and praise all day long, and sleep on billowy clouds at the night.
N’Deya Jazzmen Chree Davis, 4, was born March 28, 2005, to the loving parents of Cedrick E. Henderson and Jazzmen U. Ratliff.
N’Deya loved to choose what she would wear, and loved by her family. She loved to dance and had said she was going to heaven so Michael Jackson could teach her to Moonwalk.
She will be sadly missed by her mother and father; a sister, Ny’Azia Ferrell; grandparents, Herbert and Vera Davis and JoAnn Thomas and Eric Ratliff; and a host of aunts, uncles, other family and friends.
She was greeted at the pearly gates by her great grandparents, Brenda and James Anderson Sr.
Friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the First Calvary Baptist Church. The funeral services will follow at 11 a.m.
Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
Vern W. (Murph) Davison
POLAND – Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Heritage Presbyterian Church, 1951 Mathews Road in Poland, for Vern W. (Murph) Davison, who died July 19, 2009, of complications of a heart attack.
He was born Oct. 21, 1926 in Youngstown, the son of Robert A. and Thelma Orr Davison.
He graduated from Wilson High School as president of the class of June 1944. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy Air Corps and served in World War II. He attained the rank of lieutenant junior grade.
He graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1948, where he was a member of the football and track teams and Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He also attended the University of Notre Dame, Naval Officers Training School and Youngstown College Law School.
Vern was a member of the Brownlee Woods Presbyterian Church, where he served as deacon, trustee and elder. The Brownlee Woods Presbyterian Church merged with the John Calvin and St. Paul UCC Church in 2007, where he continued to serve as an elder. He also served as a Cub Scout leader and manager in the Poland Little League.
Vern was purchasing agent and traffic manager for Harris Fabricating Co. and Hy-Way Heat Systems. In 1986, he started the Town One Co., which he sold in 2007. He belonged to the Protestant Golf League and also enjoyed working with stained glass and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Lois (Stoeber) Davison of Poland, whom he was married for 60 years; a daughter, Jill (Bill) Downie of Youngstown; a son, Tedd (Gail) Davison of Greenwood, S.C.; 11 grandchildren, Melissa (Brad) Walker of Canfield, Sara Davison (Nick Rodland) of Poland, Katie Davison (Gebil Gebremedhin) of the Netherlands, Grace Weaver (Jon Geiger) of Poland, Mike Simpson (Temple) of Charleston, S.C., Mandy (Jay) Crouch of Clemons, N.C., Dale Downie of Columbus and Beth Downie of Austintown; six great-grandchildren, Paul, Drew and Jake Walker of Canfield, Kaitlin, Nora and Kim Crouch of Clemons.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert O. Davison; and two sisters, Ruth Bradford and Betty Uehlinger.
He was friends to all.
The family will be receiving friends today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Poland Chapel and Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Hermitage Presbyterian Church.
Burial will be at Lake Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be sent to the Memorial Fund at the Heritage Presbyterian Church.
Robert A. DeChristofaro Jr., 53
NILES – Robert A. DeChristofaro Jr., 53, of 1468 Butterfield Circle, died Monday, July 20, 2009, at St. Joseph Health Care Center Eastland in Warren.
He was born Nov. 8, 1955 in Waukegan, Ill., the son of Robert A. and Carmel Donadio DeChristofaro Sr.
He was a 1974 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1979 graduate of Youngstown State University with a degree in accounting and became a Certified Public Accountant.
Starting Jan. 10, 2005, he became Controller for The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineers Department and was in charge of accounting of all sanitary sewers and water districts.
He was a member of the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, its parish council, co-founder of the church’s Alumni Association and member and vice-president of The Mahoning Valley Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. He was also a member of The Niles Lions Club, Niles Democratic Club, San Felippo Neri Lodge, and Niles Jaycees.
He enjoyed basketball, Italian Music, movies, and had an interest in screenwriting.
Bob, whose love for his family and his reverence for his Italian heritage were absolute, will be deeply missed by his parents of Niles, his wife, Karen Thomas DeChristofaro, whom he married Sept. 12, 1981; a son, Carmen DeChristofaro of Cleveland; a daughter Angela DeChristofaro at home; two brothers David DeChristofaro and his wife, Becky of Niles and Carmen DeChristofaro of Niles; and a sister, Cathy DeChristofaro of Niles.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, former Mayor of Niles Carmen and Florence DeChristofaro and his maternal grandparents, Pasquale and Rosina Donadio.
Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Joseph Rossi & Sons Funeral Home in Niles, where the Mt. Carmel Bereavement Ministry will conduct prayers at 7:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, with Fr. Larry Frient officiating, preceded by a 9 a.m. prayer service at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Niles City Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by the The Joseph Rossi & Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Niles.
Visit www.josephrossifuneralhome.com to send condolences.
Fredric G. Deiwert, 76
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP – Fredric G. Deiwert, 76, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Fredric was born June 2, 1933 to the late James E. and Gladys Hudnall Deiwert in Liberty Township.
He worked 37 years as a Supervisor of Life Support for the Federal Civil Service Air Force Base in Vienna, retiring in 1990. He was a Liberty Township police officer for seven years, and was a member of the police auxiliary for four years. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church, Army-Navy Garrison, as the Vice Commander squadrant No. 757, Liberty Township F.O.P.A. treasurer and past president, Niles American Legion NARFE, National Aero of Federal Employees.
He is survived by his wife, Georgeanna M. Todd Deiwert, whom he married Sept. 6, 1958; son, Fredric G. (Christine) Diewert of Hartford; daughter, Brenda L. (Scott) Mead of Liberty Township; daughter, Judith L. (Robert) DiBacco of Cleveland; a sister, Ruth M. Murosko of Youngstown; a brother, Perry E. Deiwert of Sun City, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant Valley Church, where visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church and on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard.
Interment will be at Pineview Cemetery.
Angelo L. DeRico, 82
WARREN – Angelo L. DeRico, 82, died at the home of his daughter and son-in-law after having lived with them for the past year. Angelo was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his death on Monday, July 20, 2009..
Angelo was born May 27, 1927 in Buckhannon, W. Va., the son of Joseph and Anna (DeFrank) DeRico.
Angelo was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and honorably discharged in 1946.
He was employed by Packard Electric for 32 years, retiring in 1982 from the printed circuit department.
He was a member of the Northeast Christian Church, a member of the Trumbull County Sportsman Club, and a lifetime member of the NRA. One of Angelo’s favorite hobbies included hunting, which he did extensively throughout North America and also made a trip to Africa. He was a gun show enthusiast and a fan of the Cleveland Indians. Angelo and his “best friend”/wife, Liz enjoyed traveling along with many other activities that they did together.
Angelo leaves behind a daughter, Darlene A. (Gary) Sayers of Warren; sons, Ronald L. (Jan) Derico of Warner Robins, Ga. and Daniel J. (Diane) Derico of Sumter, S.C.; two brothers, Guy P. Derico of Buckhannon, W.Va. and Leonard Derico of West Farmington; two sisters, Theresa Henline of Buckhannon, W.Va. and Mary Slaughter of Shinnston W.Va.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Angelo had many loyal friends and family who showed a great deal of love and support.
Angelo’s wife, the former Elizabeth “Liz” Wiczen, preceded him in death in December of 1996, after almost 46 years of marriage. Also preceding Angelo was a daughter, Constance J. Talstein; three brothers, William, Raymond and Lebro; and one sister, Edna Coughlin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St. in Youngstown or Northeast Christian Church, 865 Perkins Jones Road NE in Warren.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral service which will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Crown Hill Chapel Mausoleum in Vienna.
Interment will be at Crown Hill Burial Park in Vienna.
Selby-Simpson Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
David B. DeRose, 49
AUSTINTOWN – Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel for David B. DeRose, 49, who died of cancer Sunday evening at his residence.
David was born June 1, 1960 in Youngstown, the son of Alfred and Nancy (Codner) DeRose.
David was employed for many years at Easco Aluminum as a painter. More recently, he was self-employed as a handyman and painter.
David graduated from Fitch High School in 1978. He enjoyed fishing, boxing and following the Cleveland Browns.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy DeRose of Austintown; children, David B. DeRose Jr. of Newton Falls and Heidi Lee DeRose of Warren; and his brother, Alfred W. (Gina) DeRose of Mineral Ridge.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred; and grandparents, Roy Codner, Wilma Koltrider, Margaret and Alfred DeRose.
Family and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday prior to services.
The family requests that memorial contributions take the form of donations to Hospice of the Valley.
Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
Andrew J. Kadvan Jr., 59
POLAND – The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July 23, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Struthers for Mr. Andrew J. Kadvan Jr., 59, who died Saturday morning at his home.
He was born June 4, 1950 in Youngstown, a son of Andrew J. and Christine Rose Naples Kadvan Sr.
Andrew was a 1968 graduate of Struthers High School and a graduate of ATES. He was an electrician for Severstal in Warren, formerly WCI. He was a member of St. Nicholas Church, VFW Post No. 93, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 213, and the Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association. He was an avid Steeler’s fan but an even bigger fan when it came to cheering on his nephews at the friday night football games. Without a doubt, his family was his greatest joy.
Andrew leaves his wife, the former Betty Ann Popovich, whom he married Sept. 30, 1972; his mother, Christine Kadvan of Struthers; a daughter, Lisa (Alan) Clark of Poland; a son, Michael (Lisa) Kadvan of Poland; two sisters, Margaret “Moggie” (Thomas) Bero of Poland and Tina (Thomas) Gilpin of Struthers; a brother, Gary Kadvan of Struthers; three grandchildren, Meghan, Christopher and Lauren; father-in-law, Henry Popovich of New Middletown; three sisters-in-law, Debbie (Terry) VanSuch, Doreen (Robert) Chance and Laurie (Ken) Goist; two brothers-in-law, Joe (Gina) Popovich and Vincent Tisone; and nieces and nephews, Aaron (Jennifer) Bero, Mandi (Dr. Douglas) Musser and Joshua Bero, Ralph and Jason Gilpin, Ronnie and Sergio Galazia, Nichole Frey, Christopher Kadvan and Nick Mshar, Jillian VanSuch, Teri (Jon) Gorski, Lt. Robert Chance, U.S. Air Force; Melissa Chance, Jason, Ryan and Brandon Goist, Nicholas and Matthew Popovich.
He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew J. Sr.; his sister, Marie Galazia Tisone; and mother-in-law, Ann Popovich.
Friends may call today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Poland Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Visit www.higgins-reardon.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
Nellie C. Mason, 97
CANTON – Nellie C. Mason, 97, formerly of Youngstown, passed away at Aultman Hospital on Monday, July 20, 2009.
She was born on March 9, 1912, in Youngstown to the late William and Margaret Flynn.
Nellie was a 1930 graduate of South High School. She was a retired employee of Singer Sewing Machine Company, where she worked for many years. Nellie was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Canton and St. Christine Catholic Church in Youngstown. She was a member of the Card Club at London Square, past president of the Women’s Federation, Uptown Kiwaniqueen’s and Sigma Phi Epsilon Mothers Club. Nellie was also a member of the Literary Club of Youngstown, the Sewing Club, Red Hat Ladies Society, the Atheniam Club and served as chairwoman of the Mahoning County Community Chest.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. Mason in 1970; brother, William E. Flynn; three sisters, Rita Flynn who went to be with the Lord as an infant, Sarah B. Mason and Betty Molin.
Nellie is survived by her son, Howard A. (Carol) Mason of Illinois; daughter, Patricia A. (Thomas) Lundquist of Canton; nine grandchildren, Howard (Rachelle), Doug (Heather), Kimberly (Greg), Richard (Sharon), Thomas (Wendi), Matthew (Tabitha), Trisha (Brian), Christopher, Eric (Happy); 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two sisters, Audrey Rouser of Florida and Bertha Hallis of Louisville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 24, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Christine Catholic Church (3165 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44511) with the Rev. Msgr. David W. Rhodes as celebrant.
Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reed Funeral Home, North Canton Chapel (801 Pittsburg Ave. N.W., North Canton).
Visit www.reedfuneralhome.com for all those wishing to send their condolences or share a fond memory may sign the Reed Online Guestbook.
Marvin Lee Rushton, 66
YOUNGSTOWN – A funeral service will be at noon on Thursday at the F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home for Marvin Lee Rushton, 66, who departed this life Thursday, July 16, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Mr. Rushton was born Aug. 10, 1942 in Montgomery, Ala., a son of Deacon W.T. Sevoy and Rosa L. Sharpe Rushton.
He was an inspector for the Ford Motor Co. in Detroit and a caseworker for the State of Michigan.
He attended the Fifth Avenue Community Church, was a 33rd Degree Mason, a member of the Ford Motor Co. Bowling Team, a graduate of South High School, and was an Air Force veteran.
He leaves his stepmother, Cora Rushton, who reared him; his wife, the former Barbara Rumph of Detroit; his children, Marisa L. Rushton (Benny Sims), Marvin L. Rushton, (Denise Hightower) Sean, Tonya Kelim Rushton, Michael T. (Celeste) Rushton and Shaunelle Rushton, all of Youngstown, Lenette M. (DuJuan Rogers) Rushton and Love L. Rushton of Detroit, Anthony (Tasha) Rushton of Chicago and Destiny and Fortune Rushton of Las Vegas; four brothers, Anthony (Lena) Jones, Samuel (Marie) Grier, Melvin (Brenda) Rushton and Paul Grier; five sisters, Hedy and Naomi R. Grier, Vonda (Byron) Sullivan and Cora E. Rushton, all of Youngstown and Elaine (Lathan) Smith of Niles; 68 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father; two daughters, Demetria and Marvette Rushton; a son, baby boy Rushton; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Elaine B. Shaffer, 77
AUSTINTOWN – Services will be held Thursday at noon at the Western Reserve Methodist Church for Elaine B. Shaffer, 77, who passed away Monday afternoon at Hospice House.
Mrs. Shaffer was born April 20, 1932 in Youngstown, a daughter of Austin and Viva Wagner Grimm.
She had worked as a secretary for WKBN and was an accomplished cake decorator out of her home.
Elaine was a longtime active member of the church. Spending time with her family and friends brought tremendous joy to her life.
Cherished memories of Elaine will be carried on by her husband, Herb Sr., whom she married Aug. 23, 1956; three daughters, Debbie Fleming of Austintown, Cathy (Mike) D’Andrea of Niles and Cheryl (Ken) Conti of Austintown; two sisters, Evelyn Wright of Boardman and Patricia Booth of Canfield; brother, Larry (Alice) Grimm of Youngstown; also six grandchildren, Nicole Matthews, Eric Fleming, Jacyln Shaffer, Kennedy Conti and Michael and Sara D’Andrea; and four great-grandchildren, Ronnie, Madi and Zoe and Isaiah Matthews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Herb Jr.; three sisters, Helen and Marion Grimm and Betty Mounts; and three brothers, Howard E. Grimm Sr., Austin McKinley Grimm and Lyle Grimm.
Friends may call today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Home and Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon at the church.
The family requests that material tributes take the form of contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512.
Elvina “Skinny” Tareshawty, 78
JUPITER, FLA. – Elvina “Skinny” Tareshawty, 78, of Jupiter and Poland, passed away on June 4, 2009.
She was born in Youngstown on Aug. 3, 1930, a daughter of Lucia Saccorsi and Sante D’Appollonio.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene; her four children, Sandra Williamson, Darlene Heckman, Camille Tareshawty and Dr. Eugene Jr. Tareshawty; her sister-in-law, Veneta Tareshawty; six grandchildren; and four great-grandsons.
There will be a memorial Mass at 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. Edward Church in Youngstown.
John “Jack” Vicarel, 79
STRUTHERS – John “Jack” Vicarel, 79, of 253 Wilson Street, died suddenly Monday afternoon at his residence.
Mr. Vicarel was born Feb. 9, 1930 in Youngstown, and later moved to Struthers.
He wrote his own obituary, which follows: “It’s my life, so it’s only fitting that I have the last word. I was the youngest of 12 born to Dominic and Angeline DeMain Vicarel. In a family of that size there was never a cold seat in the bathroom. I was called Jack, but for a good while, I thought my name was “somebody”. How many times I heard, “Somebody go to the store”. As the youngest, it seemed I always had to go.
I graduated from East High School and had two years of Life Underwriting Council training. I worked 20 years with Metropolitan Life followed by 10 years with the City of Struthers at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. For the past 12 years, I have worked for Transit Service.
I am a member of St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church and it’s Holy Name Society. I am a life member of Struthers Knights of Columbus 4224. I was a longtime member of the Struthers Gridiron Club and a member of the former Amerital Club.
My interests, besides spreading some good humor, were cooking, canning and casinos. When I was able to golf, I had the good fortune of two holes in one.
I was married to Frances “Fritzie” Adamczyk on Feb. 21, 1949. Because of her, I am convinced not all angels have wings.
I was preceded in finality by my parents; my brothers, Dan, Angelo, Ralph, Sam, Joe, Pat and Lou; and sisters, Antoinette “Dawn” Mezzaros and Mary Orosz.
In addition to my wife, I leave sons, Monte (Carol) of Struthers and Jack (Gina) of Lowellville; a very special daughter, Kathy (Ken) Evans of Boardman; a sister, Doris (Jerry) Luepnitz of St. Ignace, Mich.; a brother, Fred (Rita) Vicarel of Boardman; nine grandchildren, Anne (Jerry) Scavnicky, Monica and Gina Vicarel, Jacklyn Evans, Chelsea, Brooke, and Jordan Marrie and Katie and Julie Duffey; a great-grandson, Michael Ryan Scavnicky; many nieces and nephews; and last but not least, my brother-in-law and good friend, Frank Bochenek, who along with brother, Fred, watched over me like a mother hen wherever we would go. This group gave me enough love and attention for two lifetimes. I also leave two special family friends, Charlene and Mary, that honored me as their other dad. So, I’ll sign off now. Don’t forget to fasten your seat belt and remember the best is yet to come.”
Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:15 a.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland and at 11 a.m. at St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church.
Family and friends will be received Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.
Joseph M. Virostick, 61
SHARON, PA. – Joseph M. Virostick, 61, of 780 Shady Ave., passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at 5:30 a.m. at Sharon Regional Health Systems, after a two year battle with cancer.
He was born on May 1, 1948 in Sharon, a son of Joseph and Mary Dutzer Virostick. He was the husband of his high school sweetheart, Angela Rose Lombardo, whom he married on June 20, 1970 at the Our Lady of Fatima by Msgr. Monti.
He was a graduate of Sharon High School Class of 1966. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Sharon. He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War in the Black Horse Unit.
He was the owner of Virostick Transfer Company, retiring in 2000. After retirement, he was a tour bus driver for O.D. Anderson and he also worked at the Stephen J. Sherman and Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Homes.
He was a lifelong resident of Sharon, a member of Sharon Elks BPOE No. 103, where he was the Chairman of Trustees, member of the Farrell VFW No. 5286, where he was also the Sr. Vice Commander, a member of the Saxon Home in Farrell, Pa., and member of the Sharon American Legion.
Mr. Virostick was an avid race car fan at Sharon, Mercer and Lernerville. He enjoyed golf at the Tam O’Shanter in Hermitage, Pa., and bowling in the Traffic League at Thornton Hall Bowling Lanes in Sharon. He enjoyed time with his family and was a devoted father.
He is survived by his wife, Angela Rose Virostick at home; his daughter, Andrea L. Virostick of Sharon; his mother-in-law, Anne Lombardo of Sharon; two sisters, Ruth A. Bailey and her husband, Alan of Mercer, Pa. and Marie E. Jaklic and her husband, Albin of Pittsburgh; sister-in-law, Paula Turnbull and her husband, Jeff of Hermitage; nieces, Katie Turnbull, Kimberley Parrett and Olivia Jaklic; nephews, Todd Bailey and Brendan Jaklic; great-nieces, Ashleigh Parrett and Seneca Bailey; and great-nephews, Austin Bailey, Spencer Parrett and Talon Bailey.
He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Paul Lombardo.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, July 23, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home, 2201 Highland Road in Hermitage.
Services by the Sharon Elks Clubs will be on Thursday, July 23, 2009, at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2009, at St. Joseph’s Church on Case Avenue in Sharon, with Father Dugan, Associate Pastor officiating.
There will be full military honors by the Farrell VFW.
Interment will be at the St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Cemetery in Hermitage.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Regional Cancer Care Center, 2320 Highland Road, Hermitage, PA 16148.
James Philip White, 80
SALEM, CONN. – James Philip White, 80, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2009, of natural causes.
Elsie and Philip White welcomed Jim into the world on Jan. 21, 1929 in McDonald, where he graduated from McDonald High School in 1947 as a standout athlete in basketball and football with an undefeated senior season, and in track, having set a record in the 100 yard dash that stood for more than 20 years.
He married Joan Weygandt, served in the U.S. Army, and they started their family in Girard, Jim graduated from Youngstown State University and while working for U.S. Steel, he had the opportunity to live in San Francisco, and finally returning to McDonald.
In McDonald, he volunteered as president for the football boosters in the late 1960s helping the football team achieve its first state championship. Jim also served as a McDonald City Councilman.
Following retirement from U.S. Steel, Jim and Jo moved to Ashtabula until her untimely death in 1989. His last years were happily spent in Sun City Center near Tampa, Fla., where he was able to golf and spend his evenings singing and dancing with his very good friends at the Apollo Karaoke Bar.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Janet White of New Orleans; daughter and son-in-law, Candy and Ken Smead of Salem, daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Terry Conway of Salina, Kan.; son, Kevin White of Seattle; and nine grandchildren, Joshua, Leigh Marie, Samantha, Allyson, Katy, Danny, Jordan, Jimmy and Casey.
A graveside service with full military honors will be held at Saybrook Cemetery on state Route 45 near the intersection of Route 20 on Thursday, July 23, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Jeffrey Stoll, pastor of the Saybrook United Methodist Church officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut, 277 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360.
Ducro Funeral Services, 4524 Elm Ave., in Ashtabula is in charge of arrangements.
Visit www.ducro.com for more information.
Carl C. Wilson, 95
BOARDMAN – Carl C. Wilson, 95, passed away early Monday, July 20, 2009, at Hampton Woods in Poland, following a brief illness.
Carl was born Aug. 4, 1913 in East Palestine, a son of the late James and Lillian (Wendt) Wilson, and was a lifelong area resident.
He graduated from Springfield Local High School, and was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the second World War in both the European and Asiatic Pacific Theatres from September of 1942 to October of 1945. He was of the Lutheran faith.
Carl spent most of his adult life in the transportation industry, initially as a driver for the Youngstown Transit Authority, and later as an over the road driver and an owner-operator in the commercial trucking business. After completing correspondence and home study courses, he transitioned into traffic management, first as a dispatcher for Daniels Motor Freight in Warren and later assuming progressively more responsibilities as Terminal Manager for Daniels, Eazor Express, Inc., and lastly for the Pacer Motors Division, retiring in 1993.
Carl was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in Niles. He was very active in the Niles area bowling leagues, having served as president of the Moose League for several years. In 1997, he received a plaque for the Niles Bowling Association in recognition of being their most senior bowler. He was also an active participant in the Moose Bocce League. In addition, Carl enjoyed spending time at his cottage at Berlin Reservoir, as well as the many loving hours he shared with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Frances G. Wilson; three sons, David C. (Marilyn) Wilson of New Castle, Pa., George T. Wilson of Niles and David W. (Bella) Wilson of Poland; three daughters, Judith M. (Byron) Williams of Springfield Township, Sonja (David) Sylak of Mineral Ridge and Greta (Charles) Cassudakis of Mentor; 20 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Brown Wilson in 1959; a son, Richard Horner; and daughter-in-law, Angie Easterling.
Carl will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Family and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge Chapel, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday.
Interment will follow at Kerr Cemetery in Mineral Ridge.
Family and friends may visit at www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
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