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Tributes 2009-08-02
Florence “Nelle” Bailey Alderfer
McDONALD – Florence “Nelle” Bailey Alderfer, 91, died July 31, 2009, at her residence.
Mrs. Alderfer was born Feb. 21, 1918, in Brookfield to William Edward Bailey and Caroline Laverne (Bell) Bailey.
Nelle resided in Brookfield until graduating from high school in 1936. She graduated from Kent State University and was an elementary school teacher in Brookfield and McDonald. Later in life, she received her Master’s Degree from Youngstown State University and taught special education in McDonald and Girard. She enjoyed teaching and working with children. She substituted in many local schools and taught Sunday school classes, including kindergarten, first grade, youth group, and the “Sunshine Class” for adults with special needs at her church, Woodland Park United Methodist.
She was a den leader in Cub Scouts for all four of her boys and a Girl Scout leader for her daughter’s troop. She helped the troop complete a successful trip to the International Girl Scout Jamboree in Mexico City. Consequently, her family sponsored various University of Mexico students to visit McDonald, arranging home hosts, guided tours of local steel mills, Youngstown State, city organizations and McDonald High School. They also sponsored a trip to Niagara Falls.
Her family enjoyed hosting international students from Damascus, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Vietnam. The family sponsored a Vietnamese father and son who had escaped communism in a small boat. Later, the rest of their family was able to escape and were assisted in settling in Costa Mesa, Calf.
Mrs. Alderfer was a member of the Trumbull County Retired Teachers, Ohio Retired Teachers, National Association of Retired Teachers, Delta Kappa Gamma (a women’s educators organization), Trumbull County Federation of Women’s Clubs, the Local Literary Guild, McDonald Community Chest and Woodland Park United Methodist Church, where she was very active in United Methodist Women’s organization, serving as a local and district officer. She enjoyed being a delegate to the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church at Lakeside for many years. She was a PTA officer and served on the Pastoral Care Committee at church, calling on homebound members weekly.
She was a member of the McDonald and Girard Senior Citizens organizations and taught Literacy programs at McDonald Schools and other Trumbull County Schools. Mrs. Alderfer loved to travel and took day and week-long trips with friends and senior groups. Her family traveled with their pop-up trailer many summers to both coasts and most states.
Nelle and her husband enjoyed trips to Hawaii and to Europe to retrace the path Bob took serving in the U.S. Army in World War II.
A light-bearer for her savior Jesus Christ, she depended on Him for guidance and encouraged her family and others to develop a closer relationship to Him. She touched many lives in a positive way.
Her family was her primary love. She and Bob raised five children in their McDonald home. They had 15 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. They entertained the whole family on July 4th and Christmas.
Surviving are four sons, David R. (Paula) of Rock Hill S.C., Donald E. (Lorie) of Supply, N.C., William B. (Iliana) of White, Ga., and Paul B. (Linda) of Lucasville, Ohio; a daughter, Doris Jane (Don) Horvath of Chesterland, Ohio, 15 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 2000, after 54 years of marriage; her parents; her three brothers, Boyd, Bob and Don Bailey; and her three sisters, May (Acker), Ruth (Cutting) and Doris Bailey.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard.
Funeral services will be at the Woodland United Methodist Church on Wednesday at 10 a.m.. Internment will follow at Brookfield Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Campership Fund at Woodland Park United Methodist Church, 601 Ohio Ave., McDonald, OH 44437 or to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512.
Robert “Bob” Spenser Bates
SALEM – Robert “Bob” Spenser Bates, passed away July 31, 2009 at Salem Community Hospital.
Bob was born Sept. 30, 1912, the son of Alva and Emily (Darrow) Bates of Youngstown. He grew up in Canfield and was a lifelong area resident.
He attended Canfield High School and was a 1931 graduate. Bob retired as an electrician from Local 64 I.B.E.W., where he attended the apprenticeship-training program and was a member for 72 years. He served on the apprenticeship board, executive board and was an assistant Business Agent. Bob was a member of The Wick Masonic Lodge No. 481 F&AM for 62 years and also a member of Aut Mori Grotto. An active charter member of the Boardman Christian Church, he sang in the choir, served as an elder, played in the orchestra and sat on the building committee that founded the church. Music was always a part of Bob’s life, being an accomplished violinist, he was a member of the orchestra in high school, church and a member of the Steel Valley Harmonica Club. Bob’s other interests included golf and boating in which he instilled an early interest in both of his sons.
He was married three times to Canfield High School graduates, Kathleen Schaaf Bates, Lenore Chambers Beard Bates and Maude Brandmiller Mulane Bates, all of whom predeceased him.
He is survived by two sons, Robert Spencer Bates of Sebring ,Fla., and Paul Bates of North Benton; a stepson, Ralph (Toni) Beard of Canfield; two daughters-in-law, Cathy Bayes and Maeo Bates; three grandchildren, Timothy Bates of Austintown, Mark Bates of Salem and Kimberly Bates Evans of Uniontown; six great-grandchildren, Erica and Erin Hawley, Lydia and Grace Bates and Ava and Kolton Evans.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Kathy Bates Hawley.
Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Boardman Christian Church.
The family requests that material tributes take the form of contributions to the Boardman Christian Church, 565 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, OH 44512.
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Anna Bugno, 90
AUSTINTOWN – Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, with Fr. Stephen Popovich officiating, with prayers at 10:30 a.m. at the Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, for Anna Bugno, 90, who passed away Friday afternoon.
She was born Aug. 18, 1918, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Pavlik) Vasko.
Anna was a housewife, a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and a founding member of the church.
She is survived by her two sisters, Pauline Janas of Youngstown and Helen Vrbjar of Austintown; three daughters, Ruth (Jack) Lees of Warren, Connie (Dayne) Sammartino of North Lima and Pauline Hayes of Leetonia; three sons, John (Vicki) Bugno of Austintown, Larry (Louise) Bugno of Austintown and Daniel Bugno of Austintown. She also had eight grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Bugno, whom she married Nov. 17, 1945, and who passed away April 3, 2007; three brothers, Steven Vasko, Michael Vasko and George Vasko; and three sisters, Mary Toporcer, Elizabeth Koval and Barbara Sudimak.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
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Stephen Frank Celec, 86
TEGA CAY, S.C. – Stephen Frank Celec, 86, passed away on July 23, 2009.
Steve was born and raised in Youngstown.
He entered the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1940 and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He made the Army Air Corps a career and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Air Force in 1963.
Steve was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Carolyn Gesacion Celec.
As a family, they resided together in numerous geographic locations, including Illinois, South Dakota, New York, Alaska, Florida, Japan and Alabama before settling in Annadale, Va. They retired and moved to Tega Cay, S.C., in 2005.
Steve is survived by six children, Fred Celec of Arlington, Va.; Steve Celec of Crawfordville, Fla.; Don Celec of Virginia Beach, Va.; David Celec of Tega Cay, Mike Celec of Virginia Beach and Judy Andersen of Rocky Mount, Va.; as well as 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Helen Sobas of Littleton, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Albert Celec of Poland.
Funeral arrangements have been made through the Wolfe Funeral Home in Fort Mill, S.C.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at 12:45 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.
For updated information, contact David Celec at (803) 802-3456 or at David@InternationalCruisePlanners.com.
In lieu of flowers, please visit www.heart-bright.org or donations may be made to HeartBright Foundation, 13000F York Road, Suite 112, Charlotte, NC 28278 at (704) 583-9239.
Agnes S. Chimel, 88
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Agnes S. Chimel, 88, passed away July 31, 2009.
She was predeceased by her brothers, Clem and Vince Kurland.
She is survived by her children, Joan (Robert) Bakos, Richard Chimel and Mark (Barbara) Chimel; grandchildren Erika and Kirsten Bakos, and Derek and Andrea Chimel; and sisters Marie Washko and Anna (Len) Jengeleski.
Agnes was a member of the American Business Women’s Assoc. and the Canfield Democratic Women’s Association
Services will be celebrated Monday at 9:30 a.m. in Rochester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association in her memory.
Miller Funeral Homes, Inc. in Rochester is handling the arrangments.
Please visit www.millerfuneralhomes.com to leave a message of condolence for the family.
Sara Carew Gallagher, 98
GARFIELD HEIGHTS – Sara Carew Gallagher, 98, born in Massillon and formerly of the Youngstown area, died July 31, 2009.
She was the dear sister-in-law of Evelyn; sister of the late Clem, James and Roland; and dear friend of the William J. Snider family, James D., Neil and the late James D. Flood.
The family suggests that those who wish to make contributions, make them in her name to the Church of St. Dominic, 19000 Van Aken Blvd., (at Norwood Road), Shaker Hts., OH 44122, where interested friends may attend a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009.
Interment will follow the Mass at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.
Visit www.Brown-Forward.com for additional information, directions, complete obituary and to sign the guestbook.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brown-Forward Funeral Home of Shaker Heights, 216-752-1200.
Donald J. McTigue, 78
YOUNGSTOWN – Donald J. McTigue, 78, better known to his friends and family as “Ducky,” passed away peacefully on Wednesday at his home.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 56 years, Mary Lee (Taylor); his five children, Don McTigue (Ann), Christopher McTigue (Sharon), Kathleen Forde (Tony), Maureen Gasca and Michele McTigue (Jay); and his 10 grandchildren.
Don was born March 18, 1931, in Youngstown to John E. and Mary C. (Billock) McTigue.
He attended St. Edward’s Elementary School and Ursuline High School, graduating in 1949.
He served in the U.S. Coast Guard, including during the Korean conflict. He was a licensed independent insurance agent from 1954 until his death. He began his professional career with C. Roy Taylor Insurance in Girard, until founding his own agency, Liberty Insurance. He also worked for more than 10 years as a railroad fireman with Conrail.
Don was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was an active volunteer with many charitable organizations, including Trumbull County Mobile Meals, Trumbull County March of Dimes, Mended Hearts and The Renal Network. He was also an active member of the Girard Chamber of Commerce and a Cub Scout leader. However, he was most proud of his membership in and work with Rotary International. He was a charter member of the Girard-Liberty Rotary Club, later served as its president, and later was elected Governor of District 665 from 1981 to 1982.
Calling hours are today from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the McClurkin Funeral Home in Girard.
A funeral Mass will be held Monday, Aug. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Youngstown, preceded by a calling hour at 9:30 a.m. at the church and followed by a reception at the church hall.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, financial donations be made to Holy Humility of Mary-Villa Marie Convent or the Girard-Liberty Rotary Club Poorest of the Poor Fund.
Sam Nassar
YOUNGSTOWN – There will be a Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial held on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Maron Church, 1555 S. Meridian Road in Youngstown, with the Rev. Gary George officiating, for Sam Nassar, who died Friday, July 31, 2009, at the Inn at Christine Valley where he resided for the last three years.
Known to many as “Uncle Sammy” and most notably as “Giddo,” he is survived by his two sisters, Virginia George and Marie Nassief; three beloved children, Liz Colla, Charlie Nassar, and Ida Johns. He was a proud grandfather of seven grandchildren, Jay, Chris and Joe Colla, Amy Ann and David Nassar, and Jennifer Miller and Michael Johns; three great-grandchildren, Meredith and Allison Colla and Ambrose Martinez-Colla. He also leaves behind countless nieces and nephews, cousins and other family and many close friends.
He was very fond of the wonderful nurses and staff at the Inn and loved his niece, Barbara Sardich, who was like a third daughter to him.
Sam was born in Youngstown Dec. 17, 1919, to Aziz and Liza Nassar.
He graduated from East High and was veteran of World War II, serving proudly in Europe. He was a lifelong resident of Youngstown. His family was of the Village of Bikfaya in Lebanon, and he was a long-time member of St. Maron’s Maronite Catholic Church.
In 1942, he joined the U.S. Army, where he was a Corporal. In his early years, he ran a grocery store with his family. He met his wife and true love, Amy Michael, early in 1942, before he left for the service. They dated on and off during his military tour, and eventually got married in 1945 at St. Maron’s Church. Together with his family, they continued to run Nassar’s United SuperMarket until 1960.
Following that, he ventured into various entrepreneur projects including a home improvement business and Sam’s Party Center. Later he became a well-known salesman for Troyer Farms Potato Chips.
After he retired, he and Amy devoted their time to their seven grandchildren and loved spending time with family and friends. They didn’t miss a family function, as Sam’s central core was his family – and with them, friends were family. He never forgot those that he loved. And he did love.
Mr. Nassar had a passion for the Cleveland Cavs and Indians. For years, if there was a game on the television or radio, he wouldn’t miss it. He also enjoyed his traditional Lebanese food, always asking his son and daughters to bring some to the Inn or take him out. He had a soft spot also for Scarsella’s and Belleria restaurants.
An avid card player, Sammy loved to play cards – any cards. He was a member of many Poker and Pinochle groups over the years, and always enjoyed a night game of Gin Rummy with Amy while she was still alive.
He was preceded by his beloved wife, Amy, and his two sisters, Rose Mike and Sue David. He is now at peace reunited with them.
Friends may call on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. in Boardman, where the Prayers of Incense will be held at 7:30 p.m., and again on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, from 9 to 9:50 a.m. at St. Maron Church, 1555 S. Meridian Road in Youngstown.
Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Trumbull County American Legion.
Anna M. Neville, 102
POLAND – Funeral services will be held at St. Christine’s Church at 11 a.m. on Monday for Anna M. Neville, 102, formerly of Struthers, who died Friday at Hampton Woods.
Anna was born Jan. 3, 1907, in East Charleori, Pa., a daughter of John and Mary Thurban Mateka.
She came to Youngstown when she married her first husband, Herman H. Bonstingl, whom she married Feb. 12, 1935, and who died March 17, 1971.
Anna married Joseph E. Neville Oct. 3, 1980.
She worked in the dress department at McKelvey’s. She was a member of St. Christine Church, and belonged to the Catholic Daughters of America.
Anna is survived by her stepdaughter, Maureen (Milt) Carlson of Poland; a close nephew, Jay Bonstingl; various nieces and nephews; and a dear friend, Linda Riley.
Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, who died Jan. 16, 2000.
Friends may call Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Christine Church.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity in Anna’s name.
Arrangements handled by the Clemente Funeral Home.
“A special thanks is extended to the nurses and aides at Hampton Woods for the wonderful care they gave Anna.”
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Merle Perkins, 84
STRUTHERS – Merle Perkins, 84, died Thursday, July 30, 2009, at his residence.
Mr. Perkins was born Feb. 25, 1925, in Struthers, a son of William and Sarah Thompson Perkins, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1943 graduate of Struthers High School and a member of the Struthers Presbyterian Church. He was World War II U.S. Navy veteran, where he received the Asiatic Pacific Medal, the Victory Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Medal. During the Korean conflict, Mr. Perkins served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany, where he received the Occupational and Good Conduct Medals. After returning home from the war, he was the Owner of Perkins Amaco Station, retiring in 1980 after 26 years.
He was a member of the Struthers VFW post 3538, and was a member of the Sulgrave Masonic Lodge No. 696 F& AM, and the Aut Mori Grotto, where he belonged to its Revel’s. He also was an avid bowler and golfer.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, the former Karol Schober, whom he married Jan. 31, 1953; three children, Carol (John) Kology of Struthers, Karen (James) Rinehart of Trabuco Canyon, Calif. and Jeffrey M. Perkins of Peoria, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Franceschelli of Peyton, Colo., Carol Lynn (Steve) Procick of Lowellville, and Paige and Jeffrey Rinehart, both of Trabuco Canyon, Calif.; five great-grandchildren, Taylor and Gianna Franceschelli, Gavin and Savannah and Sydney Procick.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers Tom, Glenn, Dale, Harold and Melvin Perkins.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers.
Memorial contributions may be given in Mr. Perkins name to Grace Hospice, 7330 Southern Blvd., Boardman, OH 44512.
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Robert Chris Robinson Jr., 44
YOUNGSTOWN – Services will be Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home for Mr. Robert Chris Robinson Jr., 44, who departed this life Thursday, July 30, 2009, at his home.
Mr. Robinson, lovingly known as “Bobby,” was born June 8, 1965, in Youngstown, a son of Robert C. Sr. and Edna Hughes Robinson.
Bobby was a 1984 graduate of East High School and had worked with Niles Iron and Metal for 13 years before becoming disabled. He had a passion for working on cars and loved stock car racing and fishing. He enjoyed country western music, especially the song by Hank Williams Sr., “Carrying on a Family Tradition.”
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, the former Grace Gaines, whom he married Aug. 6, 1994; nine children, Cathy, Carolyn, Margie, Angel, Barbara, Gary Jr., Tina, James and Nikki; three sisters, Edna Boylen of Youngstown, Jean Mershimer of Hubbard and Sadie Meyers of Struthers; 25 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two nieces, 12 nephews; and a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Joseph Robinson.
Friends may call on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
John Sharshan, 85
STRUTHERS - John Sharshan, 85, formerly of Burbank Avenue in Youngstown, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, July 30, 2009, at his home.
John was born Sept. 5, 1923 in Cleveland, a son of the late John and Catherine Garcar Sharshan, and lived most of his life in the Youngstown area.
Mr. Sharshan served for four years in the U.S. Army during World War II and worked for 38 1/2 at Youngstown Sheet & Tube and LTV Steel, retiring in 1978 as stitcher operator in the stripping mill.
He was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Church and most recently attended St. Columba Cathedral. John was an avid golfer and was a member of the Jednota and VFW golf leagues.
His wife, Olga Kotyian Sharshan, whom he married June 24, 1950, passed away Sept. 16, 2005.
John leaves his sweetie, Jean Stombaugh, her sister, Elaine, and Jean’s children, all of with whom he made his home; three sisters, Helen Sharshan of Youngstown, Frances Viggiano of New Castle, Pa. and Mary Ann Burke of Alliance; a daughter; and a grandson.
Besides his wife; two brothers, Nick and Edward Sharshan; and a sister, Louise Sharry, are deceased.
Family and friends may call on Monday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road in Youngstown.
Funeral services will begin on Monday at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home, and continue at 1 p.m. at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown.
Interment with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.
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John T. Smith, 77
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – John T. Smith, 77, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Monday, July 27 at Capital Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Smith also known at “Tommy” and “John T.” was born Jan. 9, 1932, in Youngstown, the son of Baxter and Juanita Wakefield Smith.
He attended South High School and joined the U.S. Army around the age of 15. Although under age, his mother allowed him to continue his enlistment in that he would receive his GED. As promised, he received his GED. On May 21, 1951, after being wounded in the Korean War, he received a Purple Heart and was honorably discharged from full service. Later, he joined the Reserves and was honorably discharged in 1953.
He graduated from the Labor Contract Institute in Columbus. John T. served in many capacities as a member with the NAACP and the Buckeye Elks Organizations. He was also very active in the Civil Rights Movement. He worked for Republic Steel as a shopkeeper. John T. also worked in many capacities with the Union until he became the assistant to the president of the AFL-CIO. Due to his illness in 1995, he retired with 30 years of service to the Union.
John T. married Lillie M. Beedles on Jan. 9, 1953 in Youngstown.
He is survived by his three sons, Vincent M. (Evelyn) of Tallahassee, where John T. had resided since November of 1999, Sherman L. (Sharon) of Leesburg, Va., and Darrell K. of Atlanta; three brothers, James of North Carolina, Alfred of Las Vegas and Robert Fisher of Youngstown; asister, Johnnie Mae Parker of Cleveland; mother-in-law Aszlina Steed-Beedles; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Baxter and Juanita Wakefield Smith Fisher; his wife of 35 years, Lillie M. Beedles-Smith; a brother, Baxter Jr.; and two sisters, Lucille and Juanita.
Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Third Baptist Church, 1177 Park Hill Drive in Youngstown, where funeral services will take place at noon.
Interment will follow at Tod Homestead Cemetery on Belmont Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home in Youngstown.
Jean L. Tisone, 88
NORTH LIMA – Prayers will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Fox Funeral Home in Boardman, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Church in Boardman for Jean L. Tisone, 88, formerly of Boardman, who passed away peacefully Friday afternoon at Assumption Village.
Jean Was born April 1, 1921, in Pietrebondante Campobasso , Italy, a daughter of Clarence and Cesina Torello Tisone. She moved to the United States at the age of 5.
She was a graduate of South High School, St. John’s Hospital in Cleveland, where she was the president of her class and Youngstown College.
Jean started her nursing career at St, John’s Hospital in Cleveland, and then in 1956 she started at St. Elizabeth Health Center, where she was a nursing supervisor. In 1976, Jean become the first female nurse Epidemiologist and started working with Dr. Watanakunakorn, and retired in 1989 after 32 years of service.
She was a active member of St. Charles Church, where she was a Eucharistic minister, the Bereavement ministry, the Nursing Home ministry at Caprice Health Care Center and was a member of the Ladies Guild.
Jean was also a member of the Association for Practitioners in Infection Control and the Ohio Nurses Association, where she was the Past president, and in 1969 was elected District Three President.
She loved to garden, cook and travel to every state in the country.
Jean leaves to cherish her memory a brother, Dr. James Tisone of Maine; two sisters, Mary Ann (Fred) Perretti and Cecilia Bisconti, both of Boardman; and several nieces and nephews to whom she was especially close.
Besides her parents, Jean was preceded in death by three brothers, Dr. John Tisone, Andy Tisone and Richard Tisone.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Fox Funeral Home in Boardman.
Jean’s family wishes to thank the staff of the Assumption Village for their love and compassion shown her.
Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences.
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