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DOMINIC LOUIS 'WEZ' PETROLLA

WENDELL, N.C. – Dominic Louis “Wez” Petrolla, 90, passed away on May 24, 2013.

Wez was born in Youngstown, on Nov. 18, 1922, to the late Michael Petrolla and Palmina Pannunzio Petrolla.

He served his country in the U.S. Navy.

Surviving him is his brother, Fred Petrolla of Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Rogers Petrolla; and his son, Michael James Petrolla.

Condolences to the family may be sent to poolefuneral.com under Obituaries.

RUSSELL J. SAMUELS

PLEASANTVILLE – Russell J. Samuels, 83, passed away May 22, 2013, at Grant Hospital in Columbus, with his family by his side.

He was born July 30, 1929, in Warren, to the late Howard and Edna (Davis) Samuels.

Russell attended The Ohio State University and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a retired Health Commissioner for the city of Niles and was active in the community for many years.

Russell was a member of the First Christian Church in Niles, the Shriners, an Al Koran Clown, the New England Masonic Lodge No. 4, V.F.W. of Mineral Ridge, as well as an AKC dog judge. Russell was an avid outdoors man and naturalist, and he was a big fan of the Cleveland Indians and Ohio State Buckeye.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Maxine (McIntyre) Samuels; daughters, Joan (Ben) Hedrick of Amanda and Tracy Samuels of Columbus; grandchildren, Steven (Jeannie) Bohlman of Seattle, Brian Bohlman of Boone, N.C., and Christy Bohlman of Columbus; and step granddaughter, Haley Hedrick of Amanda.

In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Myron and Mary Louise Samuels.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at the Lane Family Funeral Homes, 415 Robbins Ave., Niles, with Dr. Marilyn Miller officiating.

Burial will follow at Hawley Cemetery, Paris Township in Portage County. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home, with a Masonic service at 12:15 p.m.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Francis Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, 201 Smith Road, Belleville, OH 44813, or at www.SFC4Wildlife.org in Russell’s memory.

Arrangements are by the Taylor Funeral Home in Amanda.

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LILLYAN DINUNZIO

“Together Again”

BOARDMAN – A prayer service will be held Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Boardman-Canfield Chapel for Mrs. Lillyan DiNunzio, 79, who died Thursday morning at her daughter’s residence, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous six year battle with ovarian cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Church in Boardman.

Lillyan was born Aug. 12, 1933, in Youngstown, the oldest of four children to Michael D. Anzevino and Della (Giovanni) Moore. Originally from Briar Hill, she lived there until marrying her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Ray S. DiNunzio on Oct. 10, 1953. They were married 58 years before he passed away on Nov. 19, 2011.

Lillyan was a 1951 graduate of The Rayen School where she served as Vice President of her class. She was a member of the church, worked the election polls for many years, and for the past two years, participated in the OROC (Outrun Ovarian Cancer) event at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, where she was proudly represented by a team of 30 runners/walkers known as the “DiNunzio Divas and Dudes.” For over 50 years Lillyan was a loyal member of a card group affectionately referred to as “The Club Girls.” Originally a 500 bid club, poker became their game of choice. Lillyan also loved to bowl, and most recently was a member of the Alley Cats League at AMRON Lanes in Canfield until her illness forced her to quit in 2012.

Lillyan loved to do crossword puzzles and especially enjoyed playing Slots and Blackjack at various casinos. Though she accomplished many things in her life, Lillyan always felt that her greatest accomplishment was raising her seven beautiful children. Like any Mom, her love for each of them was unconditional and she expressed that love in countless ways.

She leaves to cherish her memory, four daughters, Michele (Joe) Ischkum of Columbiana, Debbie (Stan) Boney of Boardman, Amy (Tom) Leskovac of Austintown and Lori (Steve) Kurimski of Canfield; three sons, Ray (Peggy) DiNunzio of Arlington, Va., Frank DiNunzio of Boardman and Mark (Pam) DiNunzio of Chandler, Ariz.; one sister, Donna Jean Hofus of Girard; a brother Michael D. Anzevino Jr. of Austintown; 14 grandchildren, Jennifer Ischkum, Julie (Robert) Duritza and Joe Ischkum, Mollie Boney, Ray, Phil and Andy DiNunzio, Tommy, Nicholas, Nathan and Alyssa Leskovac, Chris, Alexa and Braedon Kurimski; one great-granddaughter, Gabriella Duritza; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Ray; a sister, Maria Elena Anzevino; a niece, Adele Anzevino; and a nephew, Tony Anzevino.

Friends may visit at the funeral home from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday and from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, prior to the prayer service.

The family wishes to express their deep gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Steven Waggoner who lovingly and compassionately cared for Lillyan and to Hospice of the Valley for their guidance and support.

Memorial contributions may be made in Lillyan’s memory to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at University Hospital, 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106.

ORORA MARY WILKINS

YOUNGSTOWN – Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church for Orora Mary Wilkins, 20, who departed this life Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

Ms. Wilkins was born July 31, 1992, in Youngstown, a daughter of Willie Wilkins and Mary A. R. Aragon.

She leaves her mother of Youngstown; father of Los Angeles; her siblings, Traniece and Myia Wilkins, both of Columbus, Mister and Milan Wilkins, Mark D. McClain and David Venton, all of Youngstown and Corinthian Daniels of Canton; grandparents, Hattie W. Wilkins and Booker T. Robbins, both of Youngstown, Jesse Lopez of Los Angeles, and Cleotilda Aragon of California; and best friend, Jasmyn Fornore of Youngstown.

Friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church.

Arrangements are being handled by the F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home Inc.

PATRICIA ANN MARSHALL

“Together Again”

YOUNGSTOWN – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Ave. in Youngstown, for Patricia Ann Marshall, 83, who died Wednesday afternoon, May 22, 2013, at Hospice House in Poland.

“Pat” was born on July 25, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John Thomas and Rhoda (Cable) Frantz.

She graduated from Ursuline High School and lived in the Youngstown area her entire life.

She was a homemaker and a member of St. Patrick Church. Pat was a library volunteer at the former St. Patrick School.

Her husband of 62 years, Jack A. Marshall, whom she married on March 18, 1948, died May 2, 2010.

Pat is survived by her 10 children, Jack A. (Maryann) Marshall Jr., Gerald A. Marshall, Mary J. (Terry) Irvin, Susan A. Whited, Thomas D. (Cindy) Marshall, and Patrick A. Marshall, all from Youngstown, Laura Ann (Dallas) Black of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Linda C. Marshall of Sharon, Pa., Alice J. (Scott) Arnold of Mifflintown, Pa. and William W. (Helen) Marshall of Ellsworth, a sister, Sr. Janet Frantz of Canfield; and numerous beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents and husband, Pat was preceded in death by two brothers, James Frantz and John Frantz.

Family and friends may call on Monday, May 27, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home, 4221 Market St. in Boardman and on Tuesday from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at St. Patrick Church in Youngstown.

Please visit wwwthompsonfh1932.com to view this notice and send condolences.

Deaths

ELLIOTT, Ruth A., 61, of Youngstown; calling hours Friday from 11 a.m. to noon at Howard-Rhoden Funeral Home.

DAVIDSON, Betty, 81, of Youngstown; arrangements pending; L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

FRANGOPOULOS, Stanley N., 85, of Campbell; calling hours Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church; Wasko Funeral Home.

HARRISON, Kathleen A., 65, of Niles, formerly of Hubbard; arrangements pending; Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home.

KROLL, Roy, 93, of Canfield; calling hours Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel and Tuesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at St. Christine Church.

MALINER, Andrew “Andy” Joseph, 8, of Martinsburg, W.Va.; calling hours today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home’s South Berkeley Chapel in Inwood, W.Va.

LUCENTE, Anthony, 76, of Poland; calling hours Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel.

PERLINE, Frank Jr., 69, of Girard; arrangements pending; Kelley-Robb-Cummins Funeral Home in Hubbard.

SAMUELS, Russell J., 83, of Pleasantville; calling hours Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Niles Chapel; Taylor Funeral Home in Amanda.

ROSE, Jeanne D., 92, of Warren; Carl W. Hall Funeral Home.

THOMAS, Margaret L. “Peg,” 82, of Hubbard; arrangements pending; Kelley-Robb-Cummins Funeral Home.

WILKINS, Orora Mary, 20, of Youngstown; calling hours Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church; F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home Inc.