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Tributes 2009-08-29
Capt. Leslie W. Boston, 73
YOUNGSTOWN – Capt. Leslie W. Boston, 73, formerly of the Salem area, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at Meridian Arms in Youngstown.
Born in Salem on March 25, 1936, he was the son of the late Leslie W. Boston Sr. and Rachel (Allison) Boston.
Capt. Boston retired from the United States Marine Corps after 20 years of service. Leslie was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Jean (Barnett) Boston, whom he married Aug. 21, 1994, of Youngstown; his children, Steve (Marlene) Boston of India, Harmon Leslie Boston of California, Richard Boston of California, Cody Boston of Youngstown, Carolyn (Walter) Brockway of Michigan, John (Jennifer) Hancock of Texas, Harry (Sally) Hancock of Washington, Timmy Hancock of Virginia, Tommy (Tammy) Hancock of Youngstown and Tammy (Robert) Brown of Columbiana; two grandsons he helped to raise, Brian and Steven Bohecker and 12 additional grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Percy (Oretha) Boston of Lisbon and two sisters, Hazel Mae Brown of Salem and Dorothy Martin of Missouri.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers.
Services will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at 2:30 p.m. with full military honors.
Friends can visit at www.brownfhonline.com to send condolences and sign the guest register.
Arrangements are being handled by the Brown Funeral Home in Salem.
Arthur Lee Carnes, 73
POLAND – Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Poland Chapel for Arthur Lee Carnes, 73, who died Thursday evening at his home under Hospice care after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Lee was born Nov. 7, 1936 in Youngstown, the son of Barney and Nancy Giemer Carnes.
He had attended South and Boardman High Schools, graduating in 1954.
After High School he joined the Navy and later attended barber school and worked cutting hair at various shops in the area.
He then joined Operating Engineers Local No. 66 and continued running heavy equipment until he retired in 1996. During that time, Lee was instrumental in the building of Y.S.U. stadium. He took great pride in the fact that he operated the largest crane on the project.
Lee also was a member of the Youngstown Masonic Lodge and the Aut Mori Grotto and enjoyed fishing, baseball and woodworking.
He is survived by his wife, the former Carol Strang, whom he married Oct. 17, 1959; a daughter, Lana Fanos and her husband, Dr. Nashat Fanos of Denver; a son, Christopher S. Carnes of Poland; four grandchildren; Julian Fanos and Hannah Fanos, both of Denver, Rodney Eyster of Mesa, Ariz. and Chelsea McNeal of North Lima.
Gail Maxwell Chapman, 64
LONGWOOD, FLA. – Gail Maxwell Chapman, 64, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009.
She was born in Youngstown on Sept. 30, 1944, the daughter of Robert and Eileen Maxwell, who preceded her in death.
A graduate of Girard High School, Gail moved to Florida in 1973. Her successful career in the insurance industry spanned over 30 years. Gail retired in 2007 from Huckleberry, Sibley and Harvey Insurance.
Gail leaves to cherish her memory a devoted and loving husband, Danny; her sister, Carole Maxwell Giltz; several nieces and nephews; and other brothers and sisters-in-law.
Gail loved life and her many friends will remember well her contagious laughter and wonderful sense of humor.
As an FSU Seminole Booster, she and Danny enjoyed countless hours together at football games in Tallahassee. Her pets were another “love of her life” and she gave love and comfort over the years to Stretch, Penny, Bruno and many others.
A funeral Mass was held on Friday, Aug. 28, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Casselberry, Fla., followed by a reception celebrating Gail’s life.
Paul H. Chapman, 87
NORTH CANTON – Paul H. Chapman, 87, passed away Tuesday afternoon in Altercare of Nobles Pond.
He was born Feb. 26, 1922, in Alliance, son to the late Merle and Gladys (Kannal) Chapman.
He worked for the supermarket industry and held a variety of management positions with Century Foods, Loblaws, Stoll’s IGA’s, and S.M. Flickinger-Scrivner-Fleming Companies for the past 56 years.
Paul was a lifetime member of the Masonic Temple, and had been a former owner of an Italo’s Pizza Shop franchise in Alliance for many years. He enjoyed boating, traveling internationally, exploring the U.S. in his RV, landscaping the yard, alongside his wife and enjoyed animals, especially dogs.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Gerald Chapman and brothers, Ken and Ritchie Chapman.
He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Chapman; children, Karen Booth of California, Nancy (Ralph) Ketchum of Canton and Paul (Nancy) Chapman of Green; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Chuck, Warren and Bob Chapman; and sister, Margorie Merryman.
In following his wishes, Paul will be cremated and services will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are under the trusted guidance of the Reed Funeral Home, North Canton Chapel.
Reverend William Paul Cooke, 90
CORTLAND – “We called him Pops and Dad.” Born Aug. 25, 1918, Rev. William Paul Cooke lived a long, fruitful life “in service to the Lord,” said his devoted wife of 65 years, Virginia Ellen Case Cooke. He passed from this life and into the next on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at 2:35 p.m., just three days shy of his 91st birthday. He died at his home surrounded by his wife, Virginia, two sons, John Gerstner Cooke of Little Rock, Ark., and Peter Milton Cooke and wife Annette Mambuca of Chicago. John’s wife, Sara Cooke, was unable to be there. Bill and Virginia’s third son, James Paul Cooke, died Oct. 16, 2004. Bill’s only sibling, Mary Rosetta Cooke, died in 2006 at the age of 90.
Born to Mary Bosserman Cooke and William Greenwood Cooke in Columbus, Bill was only 10 weeks old when his father died in the 1918 Flu Epidemic. He was raised by his mother and ultimately his grandmother, Susan Bubb Bosserman in Columbus, where he sold newspapers as a child. His desire to devote his life to Christian service was first motivated by a Sunday school teacher. Despite the advice of professionals that Bill not pursue higher education because of his poor vision, after graduating from South High School, he nonetheless enrolled at The Ohio State University, and then transferred to Columbia International University, where he met and courted Virginia. Bill was awarded his Bachelor’s degree in History from Texas Christian University. During his college days, Bill worked as a radio announcer. At Columbia, he hosted a daily devotional program entitled, “Morning Devotions.” Bill and Virginia married Nov. 28, 1944, in Harrisburg, Pa.
Sure of his vocation, he pursued his Master’s of Divinity degree at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and was ordained as a Presbyterian Minister. A member of the Presbytery, he was honored by the Presbytery for his 60 years service in the ministry.
Throughout his long life, Pops never failed to put the needs, cares and concerns of others before his own. His first pastorate was at Adena and Harrisville, Ohio. While there, he preached at a Presbyterian Mission in nearby Piney Fork. In 1948, he helped organize the Presbyterian Church in Piney Fork, Ohio.
Bill went on to serve as a minister at several churches in Pennsylvania and Ohio, including the First United Presbyterian Church in Akron, where he was vice president of the Ministerial Association. During that time, he was also instrumental in bringing the Rev. Billy Graham to the Akron Rubber Bowl.
He and Virginia moved their family to rural Wayland, Ohio, in 1959. For the next 26 years, Bill served s paster of the Wayland Community Church, where he was Pastor Emeritus. After his retirement, he served another four years at the South Side Presbyterian Church in Niles and as a supply pastor in the Northeast Ohio area.
In addition to his ministerial work, Bill earned his teaching credentials at the University of Akron and subsequently taught middle school for six years. Although he had never played basketball, he volunteered to serve as coach of the eighth grade. basketball team at Palmyra, and they were undefeated under his tutelage. Extremely civic and community minded, Bill served on the Portage County Library Board for 20 years, including several terms as president. He was also an active participant on the Southeast Local School District Board of Education. His constant prayer was “Lord...Keep me, guide me, use me for Jesus’ sake, Amen.”
The education of children was extremely important to Bill. So important, in fact, that many times he carried the bank note for a set World Book Encyclopedias for families in need. Bill was also a passionate activist for “Read Aloud,” a book that advocated that parents “read aloud” to their children at least 15 minutes a day. Bill purchased countless copies of that book and gave them away to every new parent who crossed his path. And he was instrumental in convincing the local public television station to regularly air a Public Service Announcement that asked, “It’s 8 o’clock, Have you read to your child today?”
Both he and Virginia were Fulbright Fellows in India. They continued to travel throughout the world as retirees, going back to Cuba, the Far East, Russia and Europe. They also participated in numerous mission trips in Central America and as volunteers in the Cuban Church.
Two books were extremely important to Bill. The Bible was without question the guiding tome of his life. He also revered the inspirational author Charles Baille, who wrote “A Diary of Private Prayer,” from which he and Virginia read morning and evening. Even during Bill’s last weeks when he could no longer read or pray aloud himself, devotions from Baille’s remained an important part of the Cooke’s daily life.
While words are wholly inadequate to express our gratitude, the Cooke family wants to thank Bill’s remarkable caregivers, Irene Lamosek, Kerstie Frantz, Sharon Jones and Lori Miracle, without whom the quality of Pops last years of life would not have been as rich. Thanks also to Chaplain Duane Jesse for his loving care and spiritual support to the Cooke family.
Material contributions can be made to the Wayland Community Church, 6355 Wayland Road, Wayland, OH 44285, Celtic Hospice, 3530 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, OH 44505 or the donor’s special charity.
Memorial services will be held at the Calvary Presbyterian Church, 119 Laird Ave. N.E., (at Market Street), Warren, OH 44483 on Saturday Sept. 26, 2009, at 1 p.m. The Rev. David Black and the Rev. Duane Jesse will officiate.
Family and friends may visit www.holetonyuhasz.com to send condolences.
Arrangements are being handled by the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, 126 West Park Ave., Niles, OH 44446.
James A. (Duecaster) Cummings Jr.
YOUNGSTOWN – Funeral services will be at noon on Tuesday at the F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home for James A. Cummings Jr., also known as “Dupont” and “Dookie,” who departed this life Sunday Aug. 23, 2009.
Mr. Cummings was born Dec. 22, 1979 in Youngstown, a son of James A. Cummings Sr. and Emma J. Duecaster.
He was self-employed in brick masonry.
He leaves his father of Youngstown; girlfriend, Shalaunda Gregory; a brother, Kelvin Seawood, both of Warren; a sister, Gwendolyn L. Benton of Dallas; and grandmother, Helen Duecaster of Youngstown.
His mother and a brother, Kenneth “Toad” Duecaster preceded him in death.
Viewing will be from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, where friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Coletta R. Humphries, 93
BOARDMAN – Prayers will begin at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the Fox Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Saint Luke Church, celebrated by Father Joseph Fata, for Coletta R. Humphries, 93, who passed away Friday morning at Beeghly Oaks.
Mrs. Humphries was born Feb. 29, 1916 in Youngstown, a daughter of Martin P. and Gertrude Lumpp Fleming and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of East High School and a homemaker.
Coletta was a member of Saint Luke Church.
Her husband, William E. Humphries, whom she married Oct. 4, 1939, died Jan. 19, 2004.
She leaves two sons, Martin W. (Gerry) Humphries of Austintown and Donald (Paula) Humphries of Poland; two daughters, Barbara A. (Tom) Hagan of Hubbard and Kathleen (Stanley) Wells of Youngstown; 11 grandchildren, Joan (Chris) Ballou of Columbus, Lori (David) Pulice of North Olmstead Falls, Michael (Melissa) Humphries of North Lima, William Humphries of Dublin, Brian (Karen) Humphries of Hillsboro, Sharon (Chris) Healey of Youngstown, Jerry (Leslie) Hagan of Columbus, Kelly Hagan of Columbus, Mark (Carrie) Hagan of Austintown, Kevin Hagan of Columbus and Danielle Tesyk of Youngstown; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Adams, Gertrude Fleming and Martha Aey.
Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences.
Dorothy V. MacGillivray, 88
NORTH LIMA – Dorothy V. MacGillivray, 88, of 11880 South Ave. died at 7:13 a.m. Friday at home.
Mrs. MacGillivray was born Aug. 7, 1921 in Youngstown, a daughter of Fredrik and Ruth Dunn Sheldon.
Dorothy was a homemaker and had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
She was a member of the Benjamin Firestone Post No. 290, American Legion.
She is survived by her husband, George Edward MacGillivray Jr., whom she married Oct. 5, 1949; two daughters, Phyllis (Keith) Shoemaker of Laconia, N.H. and Ruth (Tom) MacGillivray Jahrig of Boardman; two sons, George (Maggie) MacGillivray III of East Palestine and Robert MacGillivray of North Lima; a sister, Lucille Tarr of Akron; two brothers; John (Lucy) Sheldon of Boardman and William Sheldon of Sebring; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Dorothy was preceded in death by four sisters, Mildred Weichman, Ruth Bechner, Edna Snyder and Eunice Sheldon and a brother, Howard Sheldon.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home in Columbiana with the Reverend Melinda Q. Lacefield officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, where the Benjamin Firestone Post No. 290, American Legion will accord military honors.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Material tributes may take the form of a donation to the Amvets.
Visit www.familycareservices.com to sign the guest register and send condolences to the family.
Sylvia Saker McCauley, 90
WARREN – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church with Celebrant Fr. Bernard Schmalzried officiating, preceded by a 9:30 a.m. service at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel, for Sylvia Saker McCauley, 90, who passed away Thursday afternoon, Aug. 27, 2009, at her son’s residence following a brief illness.
Sylvia Saker McCauley was born Sept. 5, 1918, in Warren, the daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria Abraham Saker Sr.
She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and Kent State University.
She married Thomas S. McCauley on July 29, 1955 and he preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1990.
She retired in 1989 from St. Pius X Elementary School, having taught third grade for 15 years. Prior to that, she taught at First Street School in the Warren City School System.
She belonged to St. Mary’s Church and enjoyed gardening and reading. Sylvia was a Life Master Duplicate Bridge player, and belonged to the American Contract Bridge League.
She is survived by a son, Thomas J. (Justine Lynch) McCauley of New York, a daughter, Atty. Victoria M. McCauley of Alexandria, Va.; and a son, Atty. Christopher (Gina Garofoli) McCauley of Brecksville; four grandchildren, Brian Thomas McCauley, Jonathan McCauley Miller, Nicole Brannon McCauley and Thomas Christian Miller; and a brother, Atty. Theodore “Ted” (Patricia) Saker of Mason.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Saker Jr.; three sisters, Genevieve Saker, Virginia Kenski, and Betsy Showacre; and a son-in-law, Atty. Eric N. Miller.
Calling hours will be Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel.
Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Mary’s Church Restoration Fund, 301 High Street N.E., Warren, OH 4448.
Betty Melia, 79
AUSTINTOWN – There will be funeral services at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman for Betty Melia, 79, who passed away Friday, Aug. 28.
Betty was born Jan. 16, 1930 in New York, the daughter of Harry and Carey Dickey.
She was a member of St Columba Church and was a wonderful homemaker.
Betty will always be remembered by her husband, Paul, whom she married Feb. 14, 1946; her sons, Tony of North Jackson and Paul Jr. (Kathy) of Austintown; 15 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; three brothers, Chuck (Betty) Dickey of Youngstown, Carl Dickey of Niles, and Richard Dickey of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Rocco Melia; her daughter Barbara Melia; five sisters, Gloria Simione, Peggy Horvath, Pearl Bigley, Carleen Thorpe and Alice Horvath; and four brothers, John, Bill, Harry, and Eddie Dickey.
Friends may call on Sunday, Aug. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman.
Patty Jo Calpin Mitchell, 74
ODENTON, MD. – Patty Jo Calpin Mitchell, 74, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, after an extended illness.
Patty Jo, a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt and grandmother was born in Youngstown on Jan. 26, 1935.
She graduated from The Rayen High School in 1952 and worked for RCA/GE for 25 years before retiring in 1990.
Patty Jo was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lucille Calpin.
She is survived by her husband, Sid Mitchell; brother, Jack W. Calpin of Columbiana; sons, Michael Fleischer (Debbie) of Maryland and Kevin Vernon (Carrie) of Virginia; daughter, Lori Hutchings (Hutch) of Texas; four grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and stepchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Donaldson Funeral Home in Odenton on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m.
The family wishes in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to cancer research or a charity of your choice.
Peter “Pete” Pshsnychniak, 78
“Together Again”
SALEM – Peter “Pete” Pshsnychniak, 78, passed away Thursday evening at Hospice House in Poland.
Pete was born in Niles, the son of the late John and Anna (Bolonowski) Pshsnychniak on July 26, 1931.
He graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1950, where he was known to be an outstanding football player. He joined the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Helena.
Pete was an entrepreneur having his hands in many different businesses and operations. He enjoyed football and music especially attending the Polka Festival at SNPJ, but he most enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Pete is survived by two sons, Peter Pshsniak of Salem and Gregory (Delores) Pshsnychniak of San Diego, Calif.; five daughters, Patricia (Domenico) Sciaretta of North Lima, Linda Pshsniak of Atlanta, Loretta Pshsniak of St. Thomas, Virgin Island, Tania (Jeff) Grubbs of Pittsburgh and Jennifer Hohman of Miami; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Michael Psznick of Vienna, Victor Psznick of Niles and Charles Pshsnychniak of Los Angeles.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Olga (Vasko) Pshsnychniak, whom he married on Dec. 23, 1951, and died on June 30, 2003.
Services will be held on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home.
Visitation will be on Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be on Monday at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.
Friends and family will gather at the funeral home to travel to the cemetery at 11 a.m. on Monday.
Friends may visit www.brownfhonline.com to sign the guest register or send condolences online.
Arrangements are being handled by the Brown Funeral Home in Salem (330) 337-6363.
Amelia Stefko, 94
CAMPBELL – Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at St. John Catholic Church for Amelia Stefko, 94, who passed away Monday evening at Assumption Village Nursing Home.
Amelia was born Nov. 11, 1914 in Berkley Springs, W.Va., the daughter of Augustine and Sophia Russo Marginian and was a lifelong area resident.
Amelia was a 1932 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.
She was a member of the church and besides being a homemaker, she worked as a sales associate at Strouss-Hirshberg Department Store, retiring in 1974, after 15 years of service.
She enjoyed sewing, gardening and loved to dance.
Her husband, John Stefko, whom she married on April 23, 1941, passed away on March 22, 2001.
She leaves to cherish her memory a son, John Stefko of Heidelburg, Germany; a daughter, Janice Stefko of West Chester, Pa.; a brother, Charles (Sara) Marginian; a sister, Virginia Fisher; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Brenton and Darren; and two great-grandchildren, Ginger and Clementine.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters; and four brothers.
The family requests that monetary donations be made in Amelia’s name to the St. Johns Renovation and Improvement Fund.
The Stefko family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home.
Louise Webster, 93
YOUNGSTOWN – Services will be Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at the Immaculate Conception Church for Mrs. Louise Webster, 93, who departed this life Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Mrs. Webster was born Oct. 6, 1915, in Perry, Fla., a daughter of Jeff and Della Brown Miller.
She was a self-employed beautician and was owner/operator of Louise’s Beauty Salon. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church. She was also a member of K.I.T. Club, the Knights of Peter Claver and the Negro Business and Professional Women. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, playing bridge and was a member of the O.N.T. Bridge Club.
Her husband, Donald, whom she married June 18, 1937, passed away March 11, 1997.
She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Dr. Joan (Willard) Boyd and Barbara Parm, both of Youngstown; a son, Donald A. (Charlene) Webster Jr. of Dayton; 12 grandchildren, including Terry Abrams, Delmas Hayes and Darrell Webster, all whom she reared; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Letha Starling and Ruth Jewruth, both of Florida; and a host of family and friends.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Hayes; three brothers; and three sisters.
Friends may call Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home, and on Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
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