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Robert M. Burns Sr., 85
AUSTINTOWN – Prayers will begin Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church for Robert M. Burns Sr., 85 who passed away Tuesday at the Hospice House after a two week illness.
“Bob” was born Feb. 27, 1923 in Youngstown, the son of Joseph and Tressa Riblet Burns.
He was a graduate of South High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII. He had worked as a deputy sheriff for the Mahoning County Sheriffs Department and for 20 years at the Youngstown Steel Door Corp, retiring in 1981. After his retirement he worked Poling and Bacon Construction from 1981 to 1997. He was a charter member of St. Joseph Church where he served as an usher, was a member and past president of its Men’s club and had been named its man of the year. He was a charter member of the American Legion Post No. 732. He was an avid golfer and was proud of golfing in the same golf league for over 40 years.
He is survived by his wife, the former Ann R. Walsh, whom he married Feb. 13, 1965; three daughters, Cindra (Donald) Thompson, Christine Sannder-Locketti and her husband, William Locketti, of Austintown, and Kelly (Ryan) Placer of Austintown; a son, Robert M. (Therese A.) Burns Jr. of Austintown; six grandchildren, David Thompson, Erin Burns, Rachel Burns, Megan Burns, Samantha Sander and Kacie Sander; and three great-grandchildren, Brayden, Kayden, and Kiara Thompson.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Betty Jane Ellinger, who died in 1963, and a sister, Betty Schoenhut.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel.
The family has requested that material tributes take the form of donations to the Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512.
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James Patrick Hillman, 63
FREMONT, CALIF. – James Patrick Hillman, 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.
“Jim” was born in Youngstown on Aug. 2, 1945. He spent over 35 years of his life in Youngstown and also lived in Hebron, Ind. and Murrysville, Pa. before settling in Fremont in 1983.
After graduating from Ursuline High School, Jim received an electrical engineering degree from Youngstown State University and a law degree from Akron University. He worked as an engineer for Ajax Magnethermic in Warren and Magnetic Analysis in Valparaiso, Ind. He also worked for the Edward J. DeBartolo Corp. He worked as a patent attorney for Westinghouse Corp. in Pittsburgh, Electric Power Research Institute in Palo Alto, Calif. and law firms in Idaho and Japan.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Hillman (Sakacs) of Fremont; his sons, James Hillman Jr. of San Jose, Calif. and Patrick Hillman of Fremont; his daughter, Elizabeth Hillman of Los Angeles; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry C. and Anna B. Hillman.
Jim and Betty were married in Youngstown on Nov. 24, 1972. Jim enjoyed classic cars, dancing, politics, history, the ocean and being in the outdoors. He had a love of life and a gift for connecting with people. He suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident in 2000, but rebounded and continued to brighten the lives of all those around him. He will be remembered most for the extraordinary love and devotion that he had for his family. “To say Jim will be greatly missed doesn’t begin to describe our loss.”
Friends and family are invited to attend services which will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Nicholas Church in Struthers. Everyone please meet directly at the church.
Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the UCSF Foundation (Brain Tumor Research Center) in memory of James Hillman and send to UCSF Box 45339, San Francisco, CA 94145-0339.
Arrangements entrusted to the Szabo & Sons Funeral Home in Youngstown.
Eloise A. Kane, 91
CANFIELD – Prayers will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fox Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at noon at Saint Patrick Church celebrated by Father Edward Noga, for Eloise A. Kane, 91, formerly of Youngstown, who died Friday, Nov. 21, at her residence.
Mrs. Kane was born Nov. 7, 1917 in Austintown Township, a daughter of Paul and Anna Rooney Albert, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate of South High School and had worked at the G.E. Mazda Lamp Plant. Eloise was a member of Saint Christine Church.
Her husband, James J. Kane, whom she married June 19, 1941, died Aug. 14, 1977.
She leaves two daughters, Judy (Mickey) Boyle of Westerville and Diane (Robert) Palma of Canfield; a sister, Bonnie (Bob) Nestor of Brunswick; four grandchildren, Timothy (Tara) Boyle of Winter Springs, Fla., Karri (Chris) Johnson of Westerville, Kevin Palma of Houston and Kate Palma of Canfield; and two great-grandchildren, Colin Johnson and Dominic Palma.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Albert and four sisters, Dorothy Helzer, Marian Albert, May Laverne Albert and Josie Albert.
Friends may call today from 3 to 6 p.m. and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
The family wishes to thank Eloise’s caregivers, her niece, Gloria and the special care given by Sherrie, Nancy and Sharon for the past four years. Also a special thank you to Callas Nursing Services and Hospice of the Valley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Saint Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502 or Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512.
Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences.
Ruth Mallett, 99
HARTFORD – Mrs. Ruth Mallett, 99, passed away at 7:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at the home of her daughter, Nancy.
Born Feb. 22, 1909 in Andover, she was the daughter of Arthur and Gola McClelland Harmon.
She attended Kent State University, where she met her husband. She taught three years in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, before becoming a homemaker.
She was a member of the Sharon branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints.
She married Riley D. Mallett on June 10, 1931. He preceded her in death on Jan. 31, 2004. Their temple marriage was sealed for time and eternity at the Washington D.C. Temple on Nov. 13, 1980.
She enjoyed genealogy and reading to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Reading was her passion. She received an award from the Trumbull County Board of Education for volunteering her time to read to young people at the former Hartford Elementary School. She also kept diaries of daily activities from the time she was a young girl.
She is survived by four daughters, Joyce Raimer and Katherine Mallett, both of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Nancy (Phil) Wilhelm and Ann (William) Betts, both of Hartford; one son, Robert Mallett of Morrisville, N.C.; 19 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Grace Stanhope, in 1990.
Services will be held at noon, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, preceded by calling hours from 10 a.m. to noon at the Galloway-Onstott Funeral Home in Hartford.
Burial will be at Hartford Township Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Perpetual Education Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints c/o William and Ann Betts, 3110 St. Rt. 7, Fowler, OH 44418.
Sandra L (Grisham) Matz, 64
BOARDMAN – Sandra L. (Grisham) Matz, 64, an electrical engineer and a former math teacher who advised her students “to enter the world and make a difference,” died Wednesday, Nov. 26, after a long struggle with cancer.
She was born in Hartford, Conn. on Oct. 6, 1944, the daughter of Clayton LeRoy Grisham and Ollie (Lynnick) Grisham, who met during WWII at the Electric Boat Yard in Groton, Conn. After the war, the family lived in Jamestown, R.I. until 1959 when they moved to Warren, where Sandra attended Warren G. Harding High School.
In 1960, when she was 15, she enrolled in the freshman class at Mount Union College in Alliance. In 1962, when she was 18, she dropped out of school and married Leonard E. Matz, a 1962 graduate of Mount Union. In 1963, they had one son, David E. and in 1964, a second son, James B. The couple separated in 1964 and subsequently divorced in 1966.
At age 20, with no education and no job, she commuted to Kent State University, where she worked odd jobs and saved money to support her two sons and finance her education. She graduated in 1968 with a degree in secondary education math and English.
She was hired as a teacher of math at Howland High School in Warren and for 10 years enjoyed what she recalled as the “most rewarding career of her life.” Students in later years expressed gratitude that she had taught them not only math, but “also lessons about life.” To supplement the income needed to raise two sons, she also taught voice and coached the high school cheerleading squad.
At 34, she gave up her career in teaching and, falling back on her mathematical background, she took a job in Warren as a technician with Packard Electric, the wiring division for General Motors. She was promoted eventually to work as an electrical engineer, designing “holders” for the maze of wires that ran though such GM cars as the Cavalier, Sunbird, and Beretta.
In 1993, Mrs. Matz was diagnosed with breast cancer. In 1997, she was declared cancer free. However, she was diagnosed in January of this year with terminal throat cancer.
She loved music, especially “Sound of Music” or anything else with Julie Andrews. She spent a lot of time in her garden and treasured her yellow roses. Mrs. Matz had three fundamental values to share with everyone. One, always try to be a good person. Two, always try to do the right thing. Three, whatever you do in life, do it all the way.
She leaves a son, David and granddaughter, Dana, of Boardman and son, James and wife, Christine, of Beverly, Mass.
Calling hours will be Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Davis Funeral Home, 4996 Market St. in Youngstown.
A private graveside committal service will immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please make a donation in honor of Sandra L. Matz to one the following, American Cancer Society, Boardman Community Baseball or Boardman Little Spartans.
Edward J. “E.J.” McMahon, 86
SUGARLAND, TEXAS – Prayers will begin Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Boardman-Canfield Chapel followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Christine Church, for Edward J. “E.J.” McMahon, 86, formerly of Youngstown, who died Monday at the West Oaks Rehabilitation Center in Houston.
Edward was born Oct. 7, 1922 in East Liverpool, the son of Thomas and Mary Boyle McMahon.
He served in the Army during WWII and was awarded four Bronze Stars for his exemplary service. He later earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Mount Union College in 1950. He began his career with Republic Steel while in college and after graduation he accepted a position in sales in Philadelphia in 1951 and later in Texas in 1954. He retired from Republic Steel after 35 years in 1985. E.J. was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus in Sugarland.
He is survived by a daughter, Laurel McMahon Bartels of Austin, Texas; a son, Edward Shawn (Debbie) McMahon of Sugarland; two sisters, Sister Denise McMahon OSB of Clyde, Mo., and Patricia (Ralph) Gumbert of Levittown, Pa.; two granddaughters, Lindsay Martin and Kristen McMahon; a grandson, Shannon McMahon; a soon to arrive great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Mary Jo Schwartz, Catherine Klingensmith, Maureen Criswell, M. Grace Johnson, Patricia Cearfoss, Denise Latsko, Kenneth McMahon, and James K. McMahon.
His first wife, the former Geraldine Henry, whom he married in 1943, died in 1979, and his second wife, the former Adele C. Martin, whom he married in 1985, died in 2006.
He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, John; a brother James; his brother and best friend, Kenneth McMahon; and niece, Susan Julian.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Boardman-Canfield Chapel.
The family has requested that material tributes take the form of donations to the donor’s favorite charity in Edward’s memory.
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Mabel Alda Myers, 98
NEW SPRINGFIELD – After a remarkable and independent life of 98 years, Miss Mabel Alda Myers passed away Tuesday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
“Aunt Mabel” as she was affectionately known, was born the daughter of Monroe and Ida Myers on Feb. 19, 1910 at her family’s farm in Springfield Township. The weather was blizzard-like with a temperature of –28 degrees. Her dad kept the horses hitched and the road cleared all day long so that the doctor could get through when he was needed.
She attended schools in Springfield Township, graduating from Springfield High School on May 21, 1927…the same day that Charles Lindbergh landed in Paris. As a young girl she traveled with her dad by horse and wagon to deliver their homegrown vegetables to the wealthy families in Youngstown. She later worked at a basket factory and a grocery store in New Springfield. She worked for Marshall Mining Company in the 1950s and she was a security officer for the Boardman KMart from opening day until her retirement in 1973.
She lived her entire life in Springfield Township, a fact of which she was extremely proud. Mabel fondly remembered riding her horse to the school in Petersburg, walking to the grocery store in New Middletown, attending square dances in her family’s barn, and cutting ice from Honey Creek to store in a log house for summer. If someone had a question about the past century in Springfield Township, Mabel was the person to ask. She had an uncanny ability to remember the smallest details about life in her country town…and she was always happy to share her stories.
She was a past member of both the New Middletown and Petersburg Garden Clubs. She raised Arabian horses and was involved in the national show circuit. She was a current member of the Springfield Historical Society and participated in the weekly quilting group.
Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, gardening and craft making. Many Christmas trees are proudly adorned each year with some of her thread spool ornaments or her crocheted Christmas trees. She enjoyed watching “The Big Joe Polka Show” on the RFD channel and lingering over meals with friends. She rarely passed up an opportunity to order a piece of pie!
When she sold her family farm in 1974, she and her brother, Howard, worked together to build her a new house that looked over her former home…and she watched over the farm from her picture window for the next 35 years.
Mabel voted in every election, including Nov. 4, 2008, when she proudly cast her vote from her hospital bed for Sarah Palin!
Mabel is survived by her nephew, Gary (Melinda) Myers of Hurst, Texas; her niece, Phyllis (Bill) Blower of New Middletown; her grandnieces, Audrey, Vicki, Holly and Heather; her grandnephews Todd and Mathew; and her devoted pet “Kitty Myers.”
She will be sadly missed by her adopted family “on the farm,” The Lawless Family.
She was predeceased by her parents; her brothers, Ralph and Howard Myers; and her nephew, Roger Myers.
A recollection from her “adopted” nephew, Shawn Lawless:
“When I was about 10 years old, I was standing out in the front yard with Aunt Mabel and the rest of my family when a truck stopped some distance away and two men started stealing cut timber from Mabel’s land.
I don’t remember all the details but I remember vividly her yelling “get in the car David!” to my father, the two of them flying down the back road, gravel flying from her Plymouth Fury’s tires, and my father telling me after they caught the perpetrators that it was one heck of a ride he had in the passenger’s seat.
This was the quintessential Aunt Mabel. She was, in every sense of the word, a liberated woman. She earned her own way, protected her property, cared for her parents, refused charity, loved animals, and helped others when the opportunity came along.
As recently as last month, she was driving her own car to where she needed to go.
I will miss her genuine kindness but most of all her “call it as I see it” honesty in this politically correct world.”
Miss Myer’s family had lived on the same property in Springfield Township since her great-grandfather received the deed to the land which was signed by President James Monroe. She lived there her entire life.
Aunt Mabel’s chair at the farm will be empty this holiday weekend, but our hearts will be full of love and appreciation because we were lucky enough to be a part of her remarkable life.
Calling hours will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cunningham Funeral Home in Bessemer, Pa., with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m.
Burial services will be at Petersburg Cemetery.
Achille L. “Al” Nespeca, 85
PARMA HEIGHTS – Achille L. “Al” Nespeca, 85, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, of heart failure.
He was the beloved husband of Pauline M. (Moccia); devoted father of Paula Nespeca Deal (William) and Gregory Joseph Nespeca; loving grandfather of Laura and Louis Deal; brother of the late Vera Schiavoni (Joseph, deceased); dearest brother-in-law, cousin and friend to many; dearest uncle to 11 nieces and three nephews; and was a great-uncle and great-great-uncle.
He served during WWII in the Asian Pacific Theatre as a pharmacist mate, corpsman in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserve. He was a retired educator of 31 years in Olmsted Falls City Schools.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be forwarded to the Church of Our Saviour, c/o Janet Pinti, 211 Charleston Ave., Clarksburg, WV 26301 or the Olmsted Falls Schools Endowment and Alumni Association, c/o Fitch Intermediate School, 7105 Fitch Road, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138.
Memorial service will be Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Divinity Lutheran Church, 11877 Blossom Ave. in Parma Heights.
Private inurnment will be at Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.
Cremation is being handled by Busch Crematory.
Arrangements entrusted to the Busch Funeral and Crematory Services.
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Rudy E. Ohlin, 87
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP – Services will be Saturday, for Rudy E. Ohlin, 87, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in New Middletown at 10 a.m. He passed away Wednesday at Hospice House.
Rudy was born June 12, 1921, a son of George and Mary Jereb Ohlin.
He served in the Army Air Corp., during WWII in the 9th Air Force as a tech sergeant.
He married Joyce E. Famor on June 26, 1953. He lived in San Diego and Arizona before returning to the area in 1962.
Rudy was a contractor, developer and part owner, with his brothers, of Ohlin Brother’s Lumber Co., which was established in 1945.
He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church, for which he donated the land for the original church. He was also very active in donating and helping the less fortunate in underdeveloped countries. He was a previous board member of the Mahoning National Bank. Rudy loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing his whole life.
He leaves three sons, Russell E. (Leanne) Ohlin of New Middletown, Mark A. Ohlin of North Lima and Randy W. (Christine) Ohlin of New Middletown; four daughters, Kathryn A. (Frank) of Hanoverton, Mary June (Rod) Emerson of Springfield Township, Annie M. (Jim) Porter of Poland, and Tina E. (Ken) Cummings of Springfield; one sister, Mary A. Brentin of Poland; and 17 grandchildren.
Rudy was preceded in death by eight brothers, Frank, Joseph, Wint, Anthony, Woody, Louis, John, and Bill Ohlin; and three sisters, Helen Stebelton, Jenny Daubert, and an infant sister, Anne Ohlin.
Friends may call at St. Paul the Apostle Church in New Middletown today from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour before the service Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m.
Donations will be accepted on Rudy’s behalf for Food for the Poor, Inc. at 6401 Lyons, P.O. Box 979004, Coconut Creek, FL 33097-9004 or to Salesian Missions at 2 Lefevre Lane, P.O. Box 30 in New Rochelle, NY 10802-0030, Attn: Father Damien (Haiti).
Arrangements are being handled by the Clemente Funeral Home in New Middletown.
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John “Joe” Edward Sheely, Sr., 69
PETERSBURG – John “Joe” Edward Sheely Sr., 69, was born April 9, 1939 in Petersburg, Pa., a son of John Edgar and Dorothy Elizabeth Baun Sheely.
He worked at Mahoning Valley Supply, with 22 years of service. John was the owner and operator of Sheely’s Tire Service, retiring in 2004.
John loved the Lord Jesus Christ. He was a former member of the Market Street Baptist Church, where he was saved and baptized. He then continued to serve the Lord at the Solid Rock Community Church in Salem, where he served as deacon, usher and trustee, until the Lord called him home Tuesday morning, Nov. 25.
He enjoyed fishing and bowling and was a member of the Silver Sneakers Club at the YMCA, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Besides his wife of 50 years, the former, Alberta Boyer, whom he married July 19, 1958, and with whom he renewed his vows in 2008, at St. James Chapel in Boardman Park, he is survived by four sons, John (Penny) Sheely Jr. of Struthers, Joseph (Sue) Sheely of Salem, Bert (Julia) Sheely of Laughlin, Nev., and Kenneth (Deborah) Sheely of Petersburg; two daughters, Theresa (Robert) Elias of Poland and Rose (John) Lyda of Petersburg; a brother, Gary (Joanie) Sheely, of New York; three sisters, Florence (Bob) Royer of Diamond, Billie (Marv) James of North Lima and Mary (Darrell) Carothers of Buffalo, N.Y.; 26 grandchildren; and a great-granchild.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Harvey; infant sister, Dorothy Sheely; and two grandchildren, Joey and Johnny.
Calling hours will be held Friday, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Salem Bible Church, 807 Cunningham Road in Salem, and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with a funeral service at 11 a.m.
Burial will be at the Petersburg Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Selby-Simpson Funeral Home in Vienna.
Margaret K. Whitt, 84
CHAMPION – Margaret K. Whitt, 84, formerly of Girard, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at the Windsor House.
Margaret was born March 20, 1924 to the late Wendell and Opal Willison Engstrom in Tippecanoe.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Liberty Township, was a riveter during WWII in Canton, enjoyed walking, baking, and was a caregiver to many of her friends.
She is survived by her children, Linda (William) Gray of Vienna Township, Pamela (Terry) Harper of Champion, and Alfred V. Whitt Jr. of Girard; sisters Maxine Leaman of Baltimore, and Audrey Cook of Canton; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred V. Whitt Sr., whom she married July 2, 1955, and died Nov. 8, 2000; two sisters, Eileen Allen and Thelma Stout; and three brothers, Donald, Dwight and Ray.
Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Blackstone Funeral Home, where visitation will be on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m.
Internment will be at the Greenhaven Cemetery.
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