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- BESSIE MAE BEBBS
COLUMBUS – Services for Mrs. Bessie Mae Bebbs, 72, formerly of Youngstown, will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bebbs was born June 26, 1939, in Montgomery, Ala., a daughter of Mint and Sally Ann Hill Minion.
A loving homemaker, Bessie loved gardening, painting, ceramics, and watching westerns. She was a member of the Grace Evangelistic Church, and a former member of the Morning Star Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Associated Neighborhood Senior Center.
She leaves to cherish her beloved memory, six children, Rosalee Davis, with whom she resided and Sonya Bebbs, both of Columbus and Torianna, Roberta and David Bebbs, all of Youngstown and Robert Jr. of Niles; a brother, Mason Minion of Atlanta; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
Bessie was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Lola Bebbs; sister Lucille Ford; and great grandson, Jeremiah Davis.
Friends may call Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
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- CILLAR GRACE 'CECE' BROWN
YOUNGSTOWN – Services will be Friday at noon at the Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church for Cillar Grace Brown, 77, also known as “CeCe,” who entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on May 9, surrounded by family and close friends.
Cillar was born June 14, 1934, in Ward, Ala. the daughter of A.G. and Lois Roberts Sheffield.
Cillar was a faithful member of the Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Deaconess Board and sang in the Gospel choir. She was a supervisor at the Red Carpet Inn for 30 years and retired in 1995. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved her family dearly. She also loved to cook big meals as well as gardening and quilting.
Cillar met and married her soul mate of 62 years, Edgar C. Brown, in 1949, and to this union they reared six children.
Besides her devoted husband, she leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, Mary (Eddie) Townsend Tucker, Renay Brown and Michelle (Terrance) Clark; three sons, Jeffrey, Deometric and Gary Brown, all of Youngstown; a very special brother and sister-in-law, Matthew (Mary) Brown, also of Youngstown; 18 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; an aunt, Pat (Pete) Gibson of Cleveland; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Bettie L. Sheffield of Chattanooga, Tenn., Mabel Lawson of Ward and Eula Denson of Youngstown. She leaves a very special friend, Mary Nell Brown of Youngstown; two goddaughters, Felicia Scott Briggs and Anetta Bryant; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Gwenolen Ann Brown; two sisters, Mary Wilson and Annie Maude Johnson; a brother, J.B. Sheffield; a grandson, Derrick Brown; and two great-great-grandchildren, Derisha Brown and Jamar Martin Jr.
The family would like to thank the staff of Southern Care for their compassion and care that they gave at her time of need.
Friends may call one hour prior to the services, from 11 a.m. to noon at the church.
Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.
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- PAUL LAWRENCE BENFORD
YOUNGSTOWN – Paul Lawrence Benford, 79, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Valley, surrounded by his family, on May 12, 2012.
Paul was born on May 6, 1933, in Youngstown, to parents Charles Sr. and Bertha Benford, both of whom are now deceased.
He was a 1951 graduate of East High School in Youngstown. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served for five years. Upon his return to civilian life, Paul was employed by the Mahoning County Engineers. Subsequently, he became employed at General Motors and retired as a supervisor after 33 years of service. He later accepted a post retirement position with General Motors, serving in supervisory positions in Austin, Texas and Mansfield. His final employment was with Postal Priority, where he delivered supplies to the various hospitals and banks.
Paul was a people person. He enjoyed debating with his family and friends and always taking the opposing view. Some of his most rewarding moments occurred when he volunteered in the Food Distribution program at the Centenary United Methodist Church. This position gave him an opportunity to serve and talk to a lot of people. He enjoyed traveling, playing cards and watching his favorite football teams, the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State.
Paul will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. All whose lives he touched, will cherish is memory forever.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, the former Mary Franklin; a daughter, Debra Harris of Troy, Mich.; a son, Kevin (Jennifer) Benford of Youngstown; two grandsons, Mitchell Harris Jr. of Washington, D.C. and Ryan Harris of San Diego; one sister, Barbara Betters; a brother, Charles Benford Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clement Benford; and two sisters, Dorothy Ricketts and Betty Hodge.
Friends may call today, May 16, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home and on Thursday, May 17, 2012, from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will follow immediately on Thursday at 1 p.m.
The family would like to thank Hospice of the Valley, St. Elizabeth staff, Boardman Campus and Caprice Health Care Center for the kind and compassionate care shown to Paul.
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- MARGARET K. 'PEG' CARFOLO
YOUNGSTOWN - Margaret K. Carfolo, 79, of the city’s west side, passed away peacefully late Monday afternoon, May 14, 2012, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren.
Margaret was born Sept. 9, 1932, in Liberty Township, a daughter of the late Robert and Genevieve Shutt Kruger, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a January 1950 graduate of Chaney High School, and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially enjoyed attending many of her grandsons’ sporting events.
Mrs. Carfolo was of the Lutheran faith.
Peggy leaves her beloved husband of 61 years, Basil John “Boxie” Carfolo, whom she married Oct. 14, 1950; her son, Robert (Susan) Carfolo of Mineral Ridge; her daughter, Debra (James) Heffron of Austintown; five grandsons, Jacob Carfolo, Seann Carfolo (Shelley Struthers), Robert Carfolo Jr., Dr. Bradley (Phoebe) Heffron, and James Heffron Jr. (Heather Page); her sister, Darlene Piesto of Austintown; her daughter-in-law, Sue Ellen Carfolo of Canfield; a sister-in-law, Geri Kruger of Santa Maria, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.
Peggy will be truly missed by all who loved her.
She was preceded in death by a son, Chris Carfolo; a brother, Ernest Kruger; two sisters, Florence Pavlisen and Betty Kruger; and her stepfather, Phillip Piesto.
Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown.
Family and friends may also call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home, where a funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., with Rev. James Oester officiating.
Interment will take place at Tod Homestead Cemetery in Youngstown.
Peg’s family thanks the staff of the 4th and 6th floors at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, and Hospice of the Valley for the kindness shown and care given to Peggy during her recent illness.
Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send condolences online to Peggy’s family.
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- MARY JANE DEBERNARDO
POLAND – Mary Jane DeBernardo, 79, of 2780 Algonquin Drive, passed away the afternoon of May 12, 2012, at her residence.
Born in New Castle, Pa. on July 14, 1932, Mary Jane was the daughter of the late James and Anna Retort DeMase.
Surviving is her husband, James DeBernardo, whom she married on Jan. 3, 1959.
Mary Jane was a 1950 graduate of New Castle Area High School. She was a member of the Holy Family Parish in Poland.
She had worked as a sales associate for Lane Bryant. In earlier years, Mary Jane worked as a decorator for Shenango China.
Mary Jane was known as a people person and enjoyed traveling. She cherished the times she spent with her family.
In addition to her husband, James, Mary Jane is survived by her children, Cheryl Powers and husband Glenn of Charlotte, N.C., Nanette Young and husband Craig of East Liverpool, Lisa Marie DeBernardo of Chicago, Lori DeBernardo of Charlotte, Jim DeBernardo of Danbury, Conn. and Mark DeBernardo and wife Leandra of Chicago; one brother, Ronald DeMase of New Castle; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Francis Navarra; five sisters, Elizabeth (Betty) Scrim, Theresa Scarnati, Helen Gabriel, Virginia Perrotta and Carmeletta Macarella; and one brother, Walter DeMase.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Holy Family Church, 2729 Center Road in Poland. Monsignor William Connell will officiate.
Interment will take place at Poland Riverside Cemetery in Poland.
Arrangements are by the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 S. Mill St.
Please visit www.decarbofuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send online condolences.
Memorial contributions may be mailed to the Holy Family Parish, 2729 Center Road, Poland, OH 44514 or to the donor’s local humane society.
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- GERALD JOSEPH DONNELLY
STRUTHERS – Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. today at the New Life Church, for Gerald Joseph Donnelly, 74, who passed away Sunday morning at his home.
Jerry was born Dec. 18, 1937, and raised in Struthers by Gerald and Julie Williams Donnelly.
He graduated from the Struthers High School, Class of 1956, which still enjoys yearly “planning” class meetings. From high school, Jerry enlisted and served six years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. After being discharged in 1966, he worked at LTV Steel Company, retiring after 30 years of service.
Jerry was a talented “Shade Tree” mechanic. He owned and raced drag cars. He enjoyed building and working on all types of engines, which eventually turned into his other love of the water and his building of a California flat bottom speed boat named “Day Dream Believer.” He also loved football and NASCAR racing. He attended the Daytona 500 with friends many times.
Summers were spent at Pymatuning Lake, always surrounded by family and friends. Vacations to Tidiute, Pa. and Berlin Lake turned to a 28 year vacation tradition to the Outer Banks, N.C., which is now a destination for more family and friends and can be counted with more memories of music and laughter. Geneva on the Lake became his second home in the recent summers.
Jerry married his high school sweetheart, Marlene Toman Luzik, on Sept. 30, 1961, and recently celebrated their Golden 50th Year Anniversary. This union brought three daughters and to his surprise, learned that his girls were his new sunshine, Sheri (Ron) Morris of Poland, Shelly (Brian) Seese of Columbiana and Shannon (Rocky) Zappia of Struthers, and his late night companions, Max and Abbie. Jerry leaves a sibling, his sister, Margaret “Peggy” Vidman. He also leaves five grandchildren and recently enjoyed the birth of his first great-grandson.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and a sister and friend, Mary Pat Schmid.
Jerry’s life will be a celebration of his Irish heritage to be shared with his family and friends.
A Christian service will be held at the New Life Church, where family and friends may call one hour prior to the service and then followed at the home of Sheri and Ron in Poland.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a charitable donation to made to the Rescue Mission.
Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send the family condolences.
Arrangements handled by the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers.
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- MILDRED DEPIETRO
MIAMI - Mildred DePietro passed away at East Ridge Retirement Village Health Center on April 13, 2012, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mildred was born in Youngstown on July 5, 1919, to Michael and Barbara (Liposka) Zikovich.
She lived in Youngstown and attended the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church and Chaney High School. She married her husband Louis (Sam) DePietro in 1953 and shortly after they moved to Miami.
She loved life, especially spending time with friends and family. She loved to cook and bake and doing her many crafts and needlepoint.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sam; her brother, Nick; and nieces, Nicholina and Barbara Zikovich.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory, her niece JoAnn (George) Riebe of Youngstown; her sisters-in-law, Evelyn (Armand) Prezioso of Niles and Ester Palumbo of Girard; and her brothers-in-law, Larry (Evelyn) DePietro of South Carolina and William (Linda) DePietro of Hubbard.
Memorial services were held at the East Ridge Chapel with Father Louie at St. Raymond Church officiating.
The family entrusted the care of their loved one to the Stanfill Funeral Home of Miami.
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- APRIL MARIE DANTA
AUSTINTOWN – April Marie Danta, daughter of Anthony J. Danta and Jeanette (Sarene) Danta, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2012, at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital.
April was born April 12, 1955, and grew up on Youngstown’s south side. April was born of Catholic faith and attended Saint Dominic’s Church.
She was a fun, loving warm hearted person that truly loved life.
April attended the Leonard Kirtz School in her youth where she participated in track and cheerleading, and then the Harry Meshel Masco Workshop.
She loved music and animals and was quite fond of Alphie, the family dog at Victoria House where she currently lived for the past five years. April was known to be quite the dance queen during events.
April touched everyone’s heart with her friendly smile and kind, but feisty personality. She will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. April left a lasting impression to all.
Special thanks to Diane and Ed Reese, owner’s of Victoria House in Austintown, for their wonderful care and love they and their employees brought to April’s life. Also, special thanks to Danielle Russo, May Beth Smith, Sue Greco and the entire staff at Victoria House who provided a caring, loving atmosphere every day. Sincere thanks to care givers, Barbara Mitchell and Jackie Spera.
April leaves a brother, Anthony R. Danta and wife Lenora (Patrick) Danta; nephew Phillip; and niece Avianna Danta, all of Brookfield.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at St. Dominic Church.
Family and friends may call at the church one hour before Mass.
Burial will be at Hubbard Union Cemetery.
Please visit www.schiavonefh.com to share condolences with her family.
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- MARSHA LYNN (KIRKHAM) FOX
STRUTHERS – Marsha Lynn (Kirkham) Fox, 63, died May 13, 2012, at her residence.
Services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, Struthers, with Steve Varga officiating
Interment will follow at Poland Riverside Cemetery.
Friends will be received today from 5 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home.
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- VELMA LOIS HOLDEN
GIRARD – On Sunday, May 13, 2012, God sent his angels to the bedside of one of His precious children, Velma Lois Holden, 85, to escort her in transition to her heavenly home, surrounded by her loving family at Northside Medical Center.
Velma was born Aug. 28, 1926, in Alexandria, La., a daughter of Isaac and Olivia Hovell Alexander, coming to this area as a young adult.
She was a 1944 graduate of Gilbert Academy High School in New Orleans, and attended Meharry Medical College School of Nursing in Nashville.
On June 19, 1948, Velma was united in marriage to the love of her life, Dr. Henry Holden Sr. and to this union three children were born. For many years, she worked alongside of her husband, who was a Doctor of Internal Medicine, as his office manager.
She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, a dedicated member of United Methodist Women, and member/past president of the Women’s Auxiliary of Mahoning County Medical Society. She enjoyed reading, traveling, music and above all, taking care of her beloved family.
She leaves to mourn her passing, but rejoice in her peace, her devoted husband of 63 years, Dr. Henry Holden Sr.; three children, Rosalinde (Clifford) Smith of Woodbridge, Va., Henry (Pamela) Holden Jr. of Girard, and Michelle (Anthony) Robinson of Ft. Washington, Md.; six grandchildren, David (Joan), Brian (Raynetta), Trey (Minerva), Olivia, Henry III and Lydia; five great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins, other family and friends.
Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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- JAMES D. KNUTTI JR
BELLEVUE – James D. Knutti Jr., 34, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012.
He was born May 2, 1978, in Mountain Home, Idaho, the son of James Knutti Sr. and Kathleen (Chizmar) Eagan.
James was an engineer/conductor at Norfolk Southern Railroad and also worked at City Machine Technologies in Youngstown, where he was a journeyman.
He was a member of the Wick Masonic Lodge in Youngstown and Bellevue Eagles Aerie 490.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle and the Cleveland Browns, along with his three dogs.
James is survived by his wife, Jodi (Hawkins) Knutti, whom he married May 12, 2007, at Zion Lutheran Church in Sandusky; daughter Ryleigh “Baby Bear” Knutti; parents James (Lisa) Knutti Sr. of Youngstown and Kathleen (Jack) Eagan of Youngstown; siblings Kerrie Ann (Chris) Rybicki, Jackie Knutti, Christian Knutti and Jamie Knutti, all of Youngstown; father-in-law George (Loretta) Hawkins of Bellevue; sibling-in-law Bill (Lynn) Hawkins; maternal grandfather Martin Chizmar Jr.; and many aunts and uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William and Jacqueline Knutti; maternal grandmother Mary Chizmar; and daughters Madelyn and Miranda Knutti.
Friends will be received today, May 16, 2012, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Foos and Foos Funeral Service, 151 Yorkshire Place in Bellevue and from 10 a.m. until the service time at noon on Thursday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 209 Southwest St. in Bellevue.
Burial will be at Strongs Ridge Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in Ryleigh Knutti’s name.
Please visit www.foosfuneral.com to share memories and condolences.
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- DAVID S. LEITHEISER
CANFIELD – David S. Leitheiser, 54, entered peacefully into rest on Monday, May 14, 2012, at 7:15 p.m. in Youngstown, following a lengthy illness.
David was born the son of the late Walter and Viola (Hinely) Leitheiser on July 16, 1957, in Youngstown, and was a life long area resident.
He was a graduate of Boardman High School, Class of 1976 and was employed as a Nursery Manager with the J&J Gardens in Youngstown for 20 years. David was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed camping, fishing, 4 wheeling and spending time with his family and good friend dog “Darth.”
His memories will be remembered and cherished by those he leaves behind, his companion, Cheri Miller of Canfield; son CW 2 Jeffery A. Leitheiser of Manhatten, Kan.; daughter Diana R. Diorio (Arthur) of Butler, Pa.; very good family friends Joyce and Jim Bailing; and three grandchildren, Brittney, Dylan, Kaylee Diorio.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather Ken Oswald, and two sisters.
Private family services will be held in Butler.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road, NE, Warren, OH 44483.
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- CLAIR EUGENE STONER
TITUSVILLE, FLA. – Clair Eugene Stoner, 90, formerly of Newton Falls, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in Titusville, where he resided after moving from Newton Falls.
He was born March 9, 1922, in Zelienople, Pa., the son of Theodore C. and Mary Stoner.
After graduating from Newton Falls High School in 1941, he patriotically answered the call of duty to his country and fought valiantly in the Pacific Theatre of the Second World War as a member of the 672nd Squadron of the 417th Bomb Group known as “The Sky Lancers.” Upon returning from the war, he married Nancy M. Green, who preceded him in death on Jan. 12, 2006.
He retired from Rockwell International, where he worked as a machinist. After retiring, he made his home in Titusville with his wife, Nancy, where he remained until his death.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Newton Falls and St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church in Titusville.
He will be sadly missed by his family, who include two sons, Greg (Cathy) Stoner and Gary (Peggy) Stoner; grandchildren twins Greg II and Grant Stoner, Cristina (Jeff) Tumbarello, Mark (Kristen) McClusky, Ken (Crissy) Andrulis and Lori (John) Stone; nine great-grandchildren, Jeffrey, Collin and Kelsie Tumbarello, Kate and Paige McClusky, Ella and Avery Andrulis, and Gavin and Olivia Stone; one brother, Kenneth (Dolores) Stoner; and brother-in-law George “Dick” Coss.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Inez Coss and one brother, Bob Stoner.
Other survivors include his wife, Nancy’s family, brothers-in-law Harold “Bud” Green (Joanne, deceased) and Richard (Linda) Green; two sisters-in-law, Maxine Disko (Steve, deceased) and Shirley (James) Hale; and many nieces and nephews from the Stoner and Green family.
Cremation was provided by the North Brevard Funeral Home in Titusville.
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- DOUGLAS MEADOWS SCRUTCHEN SR
YOUNGSTOWN – Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at the F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, for Douglas Meadows Scrutchen Sr., 89, who departed this life Friday, May 11, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Mr. Scrutchen was born Aug. 15, 1922, in Macon, Ga., a son of John and Celester Hollins Scrutchen.
He was a welder for Youngstown Steel Door for 30 years and was an Army veteran during World War II.
His wife, the former Clara A. Stewart, whom he married Jan. 16, 1940, died Aug. 28, 2003.
He leaves a son, Douglas (Josepine) Scrutchen of Warren, Mich.; three daughters, Patricia Bryant and Ethel McCrary, both of Youngstown, and Norma Scrutchen of Seattle; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Laverne Brown; a son, John Scrutchen; and a sister, Verna Bell.
Minister Shawn Hunter-Little will officiate and the interment will be at Belmont Park Cemetery.
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- LINDA S. STAWINSKI
CANFIELD – Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Boardman United Methodist Church, for Linda S. Stawinski, 67, who passed away surrounded by her family on Monday evening at Hospice House in Poland.
Linda was born Oct. 12, 1944, in Norfolk, Va., the daughter of Donald and Phyllis (Smith) Sanborn.
She married Michael J. Stawinski on Aug. 17, 1963. Michael passed away on May 2, 1978.
Linda leaves four daughters, Cindi (Dave) Heck of North Lima, Cheryl (Rob) Rusu of Canfield, Karen (Bryan) Deege of Oakton, Va., and Jennifer (Chris) Johnson of Canfield. She also leaves a brother, Thomas (Melissa) Sanborn of Canfield and 13 grandchildren, David Michael, Jeremy, Jesse and Holly Heck, Nathaniel, Michael, Alex and Mackenzie Rusu, Casey and Sam Deege, and Sammie, Kendall, and Jackson Johnson.
Friends and family may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday evening, two hours prior to the funeral services at the church.
Interment will take place on Friday at St. Hedwig Cemetery in Dearborn Heights, Mich.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to either the Boardman United Methodist Church at 6809 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512 or to Hospice House at 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514.
Friends and family may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to send condolences.
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- CARL L. STRAIT SR
YOUNGSTOWN – There will be a funeral service at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Angela Merici Church (Sacred Heart Church), 400 Lincoln Park Drive in Youngstown, with Rev. Kevin Peters celebrating the Mass for Carl L. Strait Sr., 77, who passed away Monday, May 14.
Carl was born April 28, 1935, in Johnstown, Pa., the son of Paul and Frieda (Kraus) Strait.
He was the owner of Bridge Street Auto Sales and also Lee’s Auto.
Carl was a member of St. Angela Merici Church.
He loved to play the lottery and also enjoyed playing dominoes.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
Carl will always be lovingly remembered by his wife, the former Gloria Pagan whom he married Aug. 12, 1994; six children, Eddie Pagan of Youngstown, Elizabeth Strait of Youngstown, Carl L. Strait Jr. (Tina) of Lowellville, Cindy Dingey of Lowellville, Ronald Strait of Youngstown and Tammy Mitchel of Austintown; 10 grandchildren, Jose, Madyson, Antonio, Cory, Kyle, Sheila, Stefanie, Shawna, Jessica and Brian; and great-granddaughter Hayleigh.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Strait; and brother, Edward Strait.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman.
Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, where full military honors for Carl’s dedicated service to our country will be provided by the great men of V.F.W. Post 9571 of Ellsworth.
Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Carl’s family.
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- JOHN THOMAS
CANFIELD – John Thomas, 74, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, at Northwest Medical Center in Margate, Fla.
He was born Jan. 4, 1938, in Youngstown, the son of the late Eriberto and Rose (Dionisio) DiTommaso
He ws the husband of Martha (McLaughlin) Thomas, whom he married April 11, 1964.
Family includes wife Martha Thomas of Canfield; daughter Alicia Rose Thomas of Willowick; son Scott William (Lorie) Thomas and children Justine and Nathan of Waxhaw, N.C.; son Sean Robert (Julie) Thomas and children Hannah and Andy of Perrysberg; and brother Leonard DiTommaso of Poland.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Joseph Thomas.
John was a 1955 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, an Army veteran and retired from GM in 1998, where he was a millright/welder.
John was a member of the UAW Local 1112, a past member of the Bugnarese Society, a member of The Road Knights Car Club and enjoyed building hot rods. For the past 10 years, he could be found on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at various car shows with his 1939 Ford Coupe Deluxe.
Calling hours will be at the Fabrizio Funeral Home, 619 East Indianola Ave. in Youngstown on Friday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
His services will be at St. Michael Church, Route 46 in Canfield at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 18, 2012.
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- CATHERINE 'KAY' URDEA
POLAND – Catherine “Kay” Urdea, 86, died Monday afternoon at her residence.
Kay was born Nov. 13, 1925, in Struthers, a daughter of George and Sophia Klutz Tabak.
A graduate of Struthers High School, Kay worked as a bookkeeper in the payroll department of Trumbull Industries in Warren and retired in the year 2000.
Kay was a member of the Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church, its’ Altar and Rosary Society, and the Byzantine Pairs of the church.
Kay leaves her husband, Thomas, whom she married 65 years ago on Sept. 7, 1946; two daughters, Gail (John) Walsh of Boardman and Mary Lynn (David) Smercansky of Poland; and three grandchildren, Christopher (Chrystie) Walsh, and Jeffrey and Ryan Walsh.
Besides her parents, Kay was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Michael Tabak; and one sister, Mary Snyder.
Family and friends will be received Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland Chapel, where the Parastas will be held at 5:15 p.m.
The Panachida will be held Friday at 9:15 a.m. and the Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. at the Infant Jesus of Prague Church with Fr. Burke officiating. Interment will follow at the Poland Riverside Cemetery
Kay’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the wonderful care provided by her caregivers, Obie Danso-Ayesu and Marnie Spatar and to Grace Hospice.
Memorial contributions may take the form of memorial tributes in Kay’s name to the Alzheimer's Disease and related Disorders Association, 3695 Boardman-Canfield Road, Canfield, OH 44406 or to Alzheimers Research, Attn: Robin Blass, Adelbert Hall, Suite 403, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106-7090.
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