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Kenneth B. Bettinger, 76
NILES – Kenneth B. Bettinger, 76, passed away Friday afternoon at Briarfield at the Ridge Nursing Homes.
Kenneth was born Sept. 25, 1932 in Reinerton, Pa., a son of the late Irwin and Nora (Adams) Bettinger.
He retired from Copperweld Steel and enjoyed bowling and hunting.
His wife, Sandra, preceded him in death.
Kenneth is survived by four children, Kathleen (Michael) Kocjancic of Boardman, Sheila (Burt) Scheel of Orangeville, Kenneth (Lysa) Bettinger of Kitty Hawk, N.C., and Ruth (John) Swaggart of Stuart, Fla.; three brothers: Junior (Alma) Bettinger of Tower City, Pa., Ronald (Carol) Bettinger of Harrisburg, Pa., and Gary (Barbara) Bettinger of Sheraton, Pa.; and seven grandchildren, Michael, John, Adam, Dave, Corey, Allie, and Carson.
At the request of Kenneth, there are no funeral services or calling hours.
The Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge Chapel has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
Edra L. Bott, 79,
LIBERTY – There will be a memorial service at noon on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Liberty Presbyterian Church for Edra L. Bott, 79, of Liberty Health Care, who passed away Friday at St. Elizabeth Health Center from complications of multiple sclerosis.
Edra was born Dec. 1, 1928 in Liberty Township, a daughter of Tod and Florence Mealy Jayne, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1946 graduate of Liberty High School and worked at Hills and Strouss department stores. She enjoyed traveling, and after being stricken with multiple sclerosis and confined to a wheelchair, she made a 12-day trip to England. She also was an avid Cleveland Indians fan.
Her husband, Neal W. Bott, whom she married Oct. 21, 1947, passed away Oct. 25, 1992.
She is survived by her children; two sons, Alan T. (Karen) Bott of Richmond, Va., and Kevin N. (Jamie) Bott of Weston, Fla.; and a daughter, Linda (Patrick) DeToro of Liberty Township; her grandchildren, Kristen DeToro, Joshua (Deanna) Bott, Ryan (Kristin) DeToro, Jared (Maria) Bott, Victoria Bott, Jesse (Shannon) Bott, Alexandria Bott, Justin Seedman, Rick Seedman and Marla Seedman; and three great-grandchildren. She also leaves a brother, Joseph Jayne of Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles Jayne and Howard Jayne; and her daughter-in-law, Barbara Bott.
There will be calling hours Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Liberty Presbyterian Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 5208 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, OH 44515; or the donor’s favorite charity.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home.
The Bott family would like to extend a thank you to the staff of Liberty Health Care for the special care given to Edra.
Friends and family may visit www.stewart-kyle.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
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Rose A. Carach, 87
AUSTINTOWN - Rose A. Carach, 87, of South Raccoon Road and formerly of North Schenley Avenue in Youngstown, passed away early Friday morning, Nov. 28, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Rose was born July 20, 1921 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Peter and Agnes Burger Macina, and was a lifelong area resident.
She worked for 14 years at Youngstown State University in the housekeeping department and retired in 1981.
Rose was a member of St. Joseph Church and a former member of St. Brendan Church.
Mrs. Carach leaves a son, Atty. Herman J. Carach Jr. of Austintown; a daughter, Diane Rose (Jerry) Keshock of Austintown; a brother, Peter Macina of Liberty Township; a sister, Ann Crisucci of Austintown; and four grandchildren, David (Theresa) Keshock, Stefanie Keshock, Christopher Carach and Matthew Carach.
Her husband, Herman J. Carach, whom she married in 1950, passed away in 1980. Four brothers, Joseph, John, Stanley, and Walter Macina; and three sisters, Mary Tentinger, Helen Koval and Sophie Serbel are also deceased.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 at St. Joseph Church, 4545 New Road, Austintown, where family and friends may gather from 9 to 10 a.m.
Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home.
Please visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary or send condolences.
Nancy J. Falgiani, 69
BOARDMAN – There will be funeral services at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Borromeo Church for Nancy J. Falgiani, 69, who passed away Friday afternoon, Nov. 28.
Nancy was born April 20, 1939 in Youngstown, the daughter of Caspero DiPiero and Josephine LaMarc.
She attended school in Campbell until the age of 15, while being raised by Camille DiPiero-Thomas and Dominic Thomas. She then lived with Victor and Edith (Thomas) La Marc and graduated from Boardman High School in 1956.
Nancy was a librarian at Robinwood Lane School for more than 25 years. She was a member of the church. Nancy was very involved in local politics and environmental issues. She was a devoted grandmother to her grandchildren and loved to play cards with them.
Besides her husband, John Falgiani of Boardman, whom she married April 19, 1958, she will always be remembered by her children, Atty. John D. Falgiani Jr. and wife Kim of Howland and Jeanne Dana of Boardman; five grandchildren, Nicole, John, and Samantha Falgiani and Jonathan and Jon Michael Dana; and a sister, Rosie Matzye of Campbell.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Edith La Marc.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at the funeral home.
Clarence R. Goterba, 90
YOUNGSTOWN – Clarence R. Goterba, 90, of Park Vista Retirement Community, formerly of Poland, died Friday afternoon at the nursing home.
Mr. Goterba was born Jan. 27, 1918 in Columbiana, a son of Raymond and Beatrice Elser Goterba. He was a lifelong area resident.
A 1937 graduate of North Lima High School, Mr. Goterba received his degree in education from Bowling Green State University in 1941 and received his masters degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1947. He also attended Westminster College and Youngstown State University.
Mr. Goterba was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the 86-division Cannon Company during WWII.
He taught at Poland Seminary High School, Youngstown East High, and The Rayen School. He was also a counselor at Choffin Career Center. Mr. Goterba taught part time in the social studies department of Youngstown State University from 1943 through 1967. Mr. Goterba retired from teaching in 1980.
Mr. Goterba was an active member of his church and in the community. He was a member of Mahoning County Retired Teachers Association, Ohio Retired Teachers Association, and the National Teachers Association. While attending the Poland Presbyterian Church, he was superintendent of the Sunday school program as well as being a teacher. He was also a deacon, member of Session for two terms, and involved in the Samaritans and Mariners activities. Mr. Goterba was elected to the Poland Board of Education and served a term as president, he also was a member of the Poland Kiwanis Club, serving a term as president. He was a member of the Mahoning Valley Bowling League, and was an avid golfer.
His loving wife, the former Mary Tuttle, whom he married June 26, 1948, died April 22, 2002.
He leaves two children, Gary (Linda) Goterba of Cataula, Ga., and Gail (Roger) Blevins of Austintown; four grandchildren, Rachel (Vince) Caspary of Austintown; Ross Blevins of Austintown, Carol (Mike) Kindrick of Midland, Ga., and Elizabeth (Ed) Duncan of Cataula, Ga; and four great-grandchildren, Ashley Kindrick, Robert Duncan, Joseph Duncan and Michael Duncan.
Besides his parents and wife, Mr. Goterba was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Goterba.
Services will be held at the Poland Presbyterian Church Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at noon.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at the Poland Riverside Cemetery.
Friends will be received Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland.
The family request that material tributes be made to the Greg Goterba Scholarship Fund, Malone College, 515 25th St. N.W., Canton, OH 44709.
Visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.
John Kolenich, 85
YOUNGSTOWN - John Kolenich, 85, of Overlook Avenue, passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 26, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Health Center following a brief illness.
John was born Jan. 16, 1923 in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Anna Kolenich, and was a lifelong area resident.
He worked for 40 years at U.S. Steel Corp., McDonald Works, retiring in 1978.
Mr. Kolenich was a member and usher at St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII, and enjoyed walking, traveling, caring for his grandchildren, and socializing with his friends.
His wife, Elizabeth Jean Sinchak Kolenich, whom he married Feb. 15, 1947, died Sept. 3, 1995.
He is survived by four sons, Richard (Karen) Kolenich of Liberty Township, Robert (Kathleen) Kolenich, William (Debbie) Kolenich and James (Trina) Kolenich, all of Austintown; 10 grandchildren, Lori Ciminero, Jason (Elizabeth), Michael, Ryan, Katie, Amy, Kelli and Jeffrey Kolenich, Britney Teie, and Jamin (Evin) Wilson; four great-grandchildren, Alexis and Aidan Kolenich, Brooklyn Ciminero and Ayden Wilson; two brothers, Pete (Carol) Kolenich of Girard and Michael (Dorothy) Kolenich of Warren; and two sisters, Eva Battafarano of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Mary Sebastian of Youngstown.
A brother, Daniel Kolenick, is deceased.
Family and friends may call today, Nov. 30, 2008, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road in Youngstown, where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Funeral services will begin at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the funeral home and continue with the celebration of a Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Anne Church in Austintown. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Please visit www.kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and condolences on-line.
Victoria V. (Antonucci) Longava, 96
YOUNGSTOWN – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at 10 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church in Youngstown with Rev. Edward Neroda officiating preceded by a 9:30 a.m. prayer service at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. in Boardman, for Victoria V. (Antonucci) Longava, 96, who passed away Monday morning, Nov. 24, 2008, with her daughters at her side.
Victoria will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends.
She was born March 21, 1912 in Youngstown, the daughter of George and Mary (Fillep) Pavis, and was a lifelong area resident.
Victoria was a homemaker and an active member of St. Stanislaus Church, where she belonged to the Altar and Rosary Society, Infant Jesus of Prague Guild, and was a pierogi worker. She also was a former member of the Berra Club, and a member of the Maennerchor Club along with being a member of the Senior Citizen’s groups at St. Stanislaus Church, St. Christine Church, and the Holy Name of Jesus Church.
Victoria loved to travel, play Bingo, and cheer on her favorite team, the Cleveland Indians.
Her first husband, Charles Antonucci, whom she married in 1931, died in 1962 and her second husband, Stanley Longava, whom she married in 1964, died in 1980.
She leaves to cherish her memory her two daughters, Mary Louise Vaughan and Lucy Jane Crapeticio, both of Boardman; a grandson, Charles (Barbara) Crapeticio, and a granddaughter, Vickie (Brian) Gaughen, both of California; four great-grandchildren, Dylan and Danielle Gaughen and James and Christie Crapeticio; two stepdaughters-in-law, Eleanor and Marline Longava; a stepdaughter, Irene Buylint of Florida; many stepgrandchildren; and stepgreat-grandchildren.
Beside her parents and two husbands, she was preceded in death by two sons-in-law, James Crapeticio and Perry Vaughan; two step-sons, Larry and Richard Longava; and three sisters, Anna Tyber, Sophia Zajac, and Julia Adams.
Friends may call Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. in Boardman, where a prayer service will be at 3:45 p.m. by the Altar & Rosary Society and Infant Guild.
Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Hospice of the Valley on Sharrot Road for their kindness and care especially Chris, Barbara, and Leslie.
David “Skip” Longmore, 79
POLAND – David “Skip” Longmore, 79, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman surrounded by those who loved and adored him.
David was born May 28, 1929 in Youngstown, a son of Hunter and Henrietta Corrigan Longmore.
He was a 1948 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, and he joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and served during the Korean War.
He worked as a machinist for the Sharon Steel Corporation in Lowellville and Farrell, Pa., for 43 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union.
David was instrumental in promoting the Poland Community Baseball Association as early as 1961, long before he had any participating children. Initially, he helped to maintain the field, and he umpired as needed. He then started his coaching career in Little League. When his children, David and Patrick, were of age, he coached their Little League teams, winning two championships. With the help of many friends, he built what was to become the baseball field for the girls’ softball league.
He was the former president of the Poland Community Baseball Association and remained in the organization until 1991, retiring as the Assistant Director of the Girls’ Softball League.
David also loved bowling, having played on various leagues from 1979 to just this past year. He served as a Director with the Men’s Bowling Association.
In addition to his baseball and bowling, his hobbies included woodworking, badminton, horseshoes, and cards, where his legendary competitive spirit was admired as well as feared.
He was a former member of the Holy Family Church in Poland.
Perhaps David’s greatest contribution was the values he passed onto his children. He believed in hard work, dependability, loyalty, honesty, and compassion. He had a very strong belief in family and was his happiest during a family get together, where love and laughter flowed.
David took great pride in being able to help others, lending a hand to anyone who needed it. For those he loved and for those who loved him, the world will be a sadder place with his passing.
David is survived by his cherished and loving wife, the former Claire Ann McCarthy, whom he married Nov. 14, 1952; three children, Carol Ann (Kenneth) Tenney, David James (Patricia) Longmore, and Patrick Charles Longmore, all of Poland; a grandson, Kenneth Michael Longmore; his loving and loyal sisters, Edna Richards of Boardman and Jean Burke of Hubbard; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland and 10:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church in Struthers. Interment will follow at Poland Riverside Cemetery.
Family and friends will be received today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.
E. Jane Lutz, 91
POLAND – E. Jane Lutz, 91, passed away Wednesday evening at Hospice House.
Mrs. Lutz was born Oct. 16, 1917 in Youngstown, a daughter of Axel and Hulda Johnson.
She was a secretary in the legal department of the Truscon Steel Company for 10 years. Later she worked for 11 years as a secretary in the mechanical engineering department at Youngstown State University, retiring in 1981.
Mrs. Lutz was a member of the Poland Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Friendship Circle and Mariner’s Club of the church. She enjoyed flower arranging and gardening and was a charter member of the Daphne Garden Club. She was a member of the YSU Retirees Association and a member of Miriam Chapter, Order of Eastern Star.
Her husband, Kenneth L. Lutz, whom she married Nov. 4, 1950, passed away Oct. 28, 1993.
She is survived by a son, Greg Lutz of Poland; a brother, Alfred Johnson of Cleveland; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Lutz was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Helen Johnson; and a brother, Clyde Johnson.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Interment will take place at Lake Park Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Davis Funeral Home.
Patricia H. Naples, 88
POLAND – Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at The McCauley Funeral Home and a Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. in St. Edward Church for Patricia H. Naples, 88, who passed Saturday morning, a day after her birthday, at Hospice House surrounded by her loving husband and family.
Mrs. Naples was born Nov. 28, 1920 in Youngstown a daughter of Thomas G. and Agnes Lyden Naughton, and was a lifelong member of the community.
Mrs. Naples was a mother of seven children and had a deep love for her entire family. She was a member of the church, a graduate of The Rayen School, volunteered for numerous organizations and attended Kent State University.
A Navy veteran of WWII, Mrs. Naples, along with her sister, Margie, were the first women to enlist in WWII.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Carmen, of more than 62 years, whom she married June 22, 1946; sons, T. Gregory (Kathleen) of Hudson, R. William of Twinsburg, and Dr. Patrick (Sandy) of Medina; daughters Mary Ann (Rick) Vogt of Akron, Mary Louise Julian of Cortland, Judy (Doug) Soeder of Northfield and Carolyn (John) Barry of Hubbard; 26 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Marjorie Naughton.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas Naughton and wife Dorothy, and John Naughton; sisters Mary Louise Johns and husband Victor, Virginia Deak and husband Paul and Marjorie Ash and husband James.
Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at The McCauley Funeral Home.
The family has requested that contributions maybe made to Ursuline High School Scholarship Fund, 750 Wick Avenue, 44505 and or St. Edward Church Building Fund, 240 Tod Lane, 44504
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Llewellyn E. Nelson
YOUNGSTOWN – A funeral service celebrating the life of Deacon Llewellyn E. Nelson will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Gardner officiating.
Mr. Nelson was born Jan. 13, 1924 in Pine Bluff (Jefferson County), Ark., a son of James and Fannie Brooks Nelson.
Deacon Nelson attended Jones High School in Pine Bluff. Mr. Nelson was a member of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII. He was formerly employed as a store room supervisor with American Welding Manufacturing Company, retiring in 1989 after 37 years of service. He was the former president of the clerical technical union and Local 7273. He was a faithful employee of the J.E. Washington Funeral Services Inc.
As a member of the church, Deacon Nelson served as superintendent of Junior Church, president of the brotherhood, superintendent of the Sunday school, scout master for troop No. 49, chairman of the Deacon Board and taught the Deacon’s Sunday school class. He was also a member of the Mahoning Shenango Valley Baptist Deacon’s Union, where he served as the former president, treasurer and education director.
On Nov. 26, 2008, our heavenly Father cast his eternal light onto St. Elizabeth’s Health Center and beckoned him home.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, the former Mattie Robinson, whom he married Jan. 2, 1947 in Pine Bluff; two daughters, Brenda Nelson of Overland Park, Kan. and Denise O. Nelson-Gibbs of Youngstown; two sons, Llewellyn “James” and his wife, Tanya Nelson, of Youngstown and Bruce Nelson of Raytown, Mo.; a sister, Pricilla Edmonds of Pine Bluff; five brothers Earlean Nelson of Youngstown, and David, Andrew, Freddie J, and Robert Lee Nelson, all of Pine Bluff; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Willie and Leonard Nelson.
Friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 5 pm at the Washington Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends Wednesday one hour prior to services at the church.
Ministry of comfort provided by the J.E. Washington Funeral Services Inc.
Condolences may be faxed to 330 782-2050 or emailed to jewashton@aol.com.
John G. “Jack” Phillips, 83
CAMPBELL – There will be a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Victory Christian Center Church on McCartney Road in Coitsville, for John G. “Jack” Phillips, 83, who died Thursday morning at the Hospice House.
Jack was born March 22, 1925, in Pittsburgh, a son of John and Mary Elizabeth McClatchey Phillips.
He retired in 1985 as a janitor for the Youngstown Vindicator.
Jack belonged to the Bocce Club at the Croatian Club in Bessemer. He was both a Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns fan.
Besides his wife, the former Delores Gallaugher, whom he married March 18, 1995, he leaves two stepsons, William Hernandez of Warren and Raymond Gallaugher of Poland; two stepdaughters, Debbie Stanovcak of Albuquerque, N.M., and Tammie Ritenour of Edinburg, Pa.; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two stepchildren, Jack Gallaugher and Kathleen Lucas; a brother, William Phillips; and two sisters, Helen Cimminelli and Betty Spigler.
There are no calling hours.
Arrangements are by the Fox Funeral Home, Boardman.
Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences.
Mildred E. Sarchet, 103
SALEM – Mildred E. Sarchet, 103, of 250 Continental Drive, died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday at the Essex Nursing Center.
She was born June 18, 1905 in Cambridge, Ohio, the daughter of the late Fred and Lillian (Morris) Persons.
Mildred worked at various retail stores as a sales person. She moved to Salem in 1947 from Sharon, Pa., and was a member of the Salem First United Methodist.
Her husband, Charles Edwin Sarchet, whom she married April 17, 1924, preceded her in death on Sept. 23, 1985.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Janet) Reed of Warren; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Two sons, Richard and James K. Sarchet; two sisters, Hazel Lenhart and Grace Gwilt; and a brother, James Persons, also preceded her in death.
Private graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Beloit with the Rev. Douglas George officiating.
No calling hours will be held.
Arrangements are being handled by the Stark Memorial.
Susanne B. Smrek, 70
YOUNGSTOWN – Susanne B. Smrek, 70, died Friday evening following a brief illness with her family by her side in the home of her daughter, Julie, in Poland.
Born in Youngstown on Feb. 19, 1938, Susanne was a daughter of John and Julia Peckinbaugh Myers. A lifelong resident, she was a 1955 graduate of South High School.
Susanne was a member of St. Matthias Church and of its Infant Jesus of Prague Guild. She was employed at Ohio Bell from 1956 to 1960 and then, from 1973 to 1977, at Bennett School as a lunch lady. She was an avid bingo player, loved going to Mountaineer Park, and was a loyal Steelers fan.
Susanne is survived by three daughters, Susan A. Tkach of Boardman, Jeanne (Dennis) Gaume of Poland, and Julie (Frank) Corso also of Poland; two sons, William (Kim) Smrek of Layman, Ohio, and John Smrek of Austintown; a sister, Darla (Terry) Rodgers of Boardman; her grandchildren, Jacqueline (Mike) Scheimer, Ashley and Brittney Corso, Amber and Jordan Smrek, and Lori Miller; multiple nieces and nephews; and her caregivers, Trina, Jace and Julien Anders.
Besides her parents, Susanne was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Smrek, whom she married Feb. 20, 1960 and who died Nov. 29, 1983; two brothers, John and Stephen Myers; and four sisters, Theresa Cifalde, Tillie Samsonchick, Mary Yonosik and Julianne Vrabel.
Funeral services will be held at the Kubina-Yuhasz Funeral Home, 5925 Market Street, Wednesday at 9 a.m. and in St. Luke Church in Boardman at 9:30 a.m.
Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 4 to 8 p.m., where a prayer service will be held at 3:45 p.m.
Please visit kubinayuhasz@sbcglobal.net to email condolences.
Antoinette M. Soccorsy, 89
BOARDMAN – There will be funeral services at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman, followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Youngstown for Antoinette M. Soccorsy, 89, who passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 29, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman.
Antoinette was born Aug. 21, 1919 in Youngstown, the daughter of Antonio and Elizabeth (Melone) Cipriano.
She attended The Rayen School and worked for the Youngstown Public Library. Antoinette did volunteer work at the former Woodside Receiving Hospital and various local nursing homes. Antoinette was a member of the Church and its Senior Citizens Group and Saint Monica Guild. She was a member of Ladies of Charity, past president of both the Assumption Guild and East Garden Club, member of the 500 Card Club, Parkinson Group, and Reserve Senior Volunteer Program.
Her husband, Anthony W. Soccorsy, whom she married Sept. 27, 1941, passed away Feb. 19, 1997.
She will always be remembered by her children, Mary Lou Soccorsy of Boardman, William A. Soccorsy of Austintown, and Anthony J. Soccorsy of Boardman; a grandson, William H. (Debbie) Soccorsy of Austintown; a great-grandson, William A. Soccorsy; a sister, Pauline Napolitano of Austintown; a stepbrother, Frank (Irene) Mezzapeso of Youngstown; and a stepsister, Mary Caputo of Boston.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Lena Fucci and Jeannie Farinelli; and a stepbrother, Peter Mezzapeso.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank Shepherd of the Valley, Boardman South Wing for their excellent care, love and support they gave to Antoinette and her family.
The family requests there be no contributions.
John W. Thorpe Jr., 76
CAMPBELL – Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Wasko Funeral Home for John W. Thorpe Jr., 76, who passed away Wednesday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
John was born Feb. 4, 1932 in Youngstown, the son of John W. Sr. and Ellen Dickey Thorpe and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1950 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. After graduating, he served his country in the U.S. Army in the Korean War.
John was employed as a construction worker for over 30 years, last working for A.P. O’Horo Company before retiring.
He was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed walking, and reading mystery novels.
He leaves to cherish his memory his brother, James R. Thorpe of Campbell, with whom he made his home; two nieces, who were his caregivers, Donna Thorpe of Campbell and Bonnie (James) Leigh of Warren; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Donald Thorpe; two sisters, Nancy Salsgiver and Barbara Sabo; and one niece, Susan Salsgiver.
The Thorpe family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home and will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in John’s honor.
Contributions will be received at the funeral home.
Edith Mae Wilms, 87
YOUNGSTOWN – There will be funeral services Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home, 4221 Market St. in Boardman, for Edith Mae Wilms, 87, who died Saturday morning, Nov. 29, at Victoria House in Austintown.
She was born March 14, 1921 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late J. Eugene and Flora Schrier Godward.
Edith graduated from South High School and lived in the Youngstown area her entire life.
She worked for Hearn Paper, Sears Roebuck and Dollar Bank in Youngstown.
Edith was a member of the Christ Church Presbyterian, where she served as a elder, a member of the bible study, the Senior group, and Sarah Esther Circle. She was a member of the Silver Dollar Club at Dollar Bank, and the Sears Friendship Club, a member of the Mahoning Historical Society at the Arms Museum and a volunteer for Protestant Family Services.
Her husband, F. Glenn Wilms, whom she married on March 21, 1942, died Nov. 18, 1994.
Edith is survived by a daughter, Patricia M. Machel of Canfield; three sons, Stuart E. (Becky) Wilms and Peter G. Wilms, both of Westerville, and Frank J. (Paul Mamet) Wilms of San Diego; seven grandchildren, Erica, Britt, Alison, Courtney, Leah, Abby, and Glenn, a great-granddaughter, Zoe Rose; and a brother, Floyd Godward of Pelkie, Mich.
Besides her parents, Edith was preceded in death by a brother, Gilbert Simon.
Friends may call Monday, Dec. 1, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home, 4221 Market St. in Boardman.
The family request material donations take the form of contributions to the Christ Church Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 1933 Canfield Road, Youngstown, OH 44511 or Protestant Family Services, 496 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502.
The family would like to thank everyone at Victoria House for the love, care, and support they gave to Edith and her family.
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