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- PAULINE BUTTA
CHARLESTON, W.VA. – Pauline Butta, 81, left to join her husband and parents in Heaven on May 22, 2012.
She was the former owner and operator of Butta’s Grocery Store. Pauline loved people, was an excellent saleslady and a friend to many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert W. and Zona M. Paxton; husband, Faduch “Fats” Butta; and her sister Corrine Neal.
Surviving her are sons, James R. Butta, and wife Becky of Parkersburg and Mark A. Butta and wife Leanne K. of Youngstown; daughter, Maria Southall of Scott Depot; grandchildren, C.J. Butta, Valerie R. Porter, Kevin Southall, Dr. Lindsey G. Butta, and Alexandra N. Butta; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Fairley McCormick officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Pocatalico.
Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Putnam Care and Rehab. for the kindness shown to Pauline.
By visiting the family will accept memorials online condolences at cpjfuneralhome.com.
The Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Butta Family.
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- JOSEPHINE G. BARTOS
YOUNGSTOWN – Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Wasko Funeral Home and a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish at St John Catholic Church in Campbell, for Josephine G. Bartos, 93, who passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning at Park Vista.
Josephine was born on April 22, 1919, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Baytos.
After graduating from Chaney High School in 1937, she worked at the Youngstown Club and the General Electric Lamp Plant.
On Jan. 29, 1949, Josephine married Stephen S. Bartos, and they moved to Campbell, where they raised their three sons.
Those who knew Josephine will remember her as a loving, kind and giving person. She was devoted to her church and her family. She adored her grandchildren and delighted in their accomplishments. She was an excellent cook and baker, and nothing made her happier than to prepare a wonderful meal and have her children and grandchildren gather around the table to enjoy it.
Josephine was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Church in Campbell until its closing. She took an active part in many church activities and groups, including the Infant Jesus of Prague Guild, the Rosary Society, the Parish Council, the Social Committee and the Prayer Chain. She also volunteered at the St. Vincent DePaul Food Kitchen.
Josephine will be remembered and missed by her sons and their wives, Lawrence and Barbara of Poland, Richard and Rebecca of Lowellville and Stephen and Virginia of Struthers; her beloved grandchildren, William, Andrew, Brandon, JoAnne and Stephen; her sisters, Helen Baytos, Anne Smolko, Eleanor Valentz and Margaret Baytos; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a sister, Mary Welcomer Volovar.
Josephine’s family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to the wonderful staff of Park Vista Nursing 2, who helped care for her during the last years of her life, and also to the amazing Activities Volunteers who always made her smile.
The Bartos family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home and will receive friends and family on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Rite of Committal and burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery.
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- PATRICIA 'PATTY' EBERTH
CANFIELD – There will be a memorial service at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Grace Lutheran Church in Austintown, for Patricia “Patty” Eberth, 68, who died Friday evening at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center.
She was born July 14, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Katherine Beskit Dina.
Patty worked at Northside Medical Center for 45 years, retiring in 2010. She started as a Registered Nurse, was promoted to Utilization Management Registered Nurse, Quality Management Clinician, then Case Manager.
She was a 1961 graduate of Canfield High School and a 1964 graduate of the Youngstown Hospital Association School of Nursing.
Patty was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, the Ohio Nurses Association, and the American Nurses Association. She enjoyed cooking, but her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren, family, and friends.
Patty is survived by her husband of 47 years, Richard Eberth Sr., whom she married June 19, 1965; her son, Richard (Karen) Eberth Jr. of Greenford; her daughters, Dina Jenkins of Houston, Tricia (Kevin) Roush of Franklin, and Elizabeth (Phillip) Tharp of Junction City, Kan.; and her sisters, Katherine (Wayne) Mitchell of Canfield, Mary Ann (John) Beardsley of Greenford, and Veronica (George) Timar of Canfield. She also leaves her grandchildren, Andrew Eberth, triplets Katherine, Elizabeth, and Sofia Roush, and Veronica and Luke Tharp; and step grandchildren, Noelle and Isaiah Tharp.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Margie Byers; and three brothers, John, Frank, and Joe Dina.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, prior to the service at the church on Raccoon Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Grace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
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- FRANCES MARIE FIORENZA
STRUTHERS – Frances Marie Fiorenza, 65, died Tuesday afternoon at Select Specialty Hospital of Youngstown, surrounded by her family due to complications of a stroke.
Frances, affectionately known as “Francie,” was born Sept. 21, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of George Francis and Mary Frances Boughner Fecko.
A 1964 graduate of South High School, Francie worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Manor West Nursing Home Retirement Center and Sunrise Assisted Living.
Francie loved to write poetry, solving crossword puzzles, playing Pogo, and creating crafts with her grandchildren. Most of all, Francie devoted her life to her children and grandchildren.
Francie is survived by three daughters, Michelle Fiorenza of Youngstown, Mary Helen Fiorenza of Struthers and Suzanne (Ryan Bloomer) Fiorenza of Mineral Ridge; three sons, Michael (Lori) Fiorenza, Joseph Fiorenza and Andrew Fiorenza, all of Struthers; one sister, Helen (Rick) Smith of Poland; four brothers, Joseph (Susan) Fecko of Poland, Edward (Kelly) Fecko of North Port, Fla., Ted Fecko of Fullerton, Calif. and Andy Fecko of Joplin, Mo.; and 15 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Michael, Joseph, Christina, Tyler, Brandon, Tabitha, Hayley, Alex, Emily, Julia, Kayla, Kyle, Alexis, and Makenzie.
Besides her parents, Francie was preceded in death by her brother, George Thomas Fecko.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 7 p.m. at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers with Fr. George Gage officiating.
Friends will be received Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the funeral home in memory of Francie.
Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.
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- JUANETTA MARIE FRANKLIN
YOUNGSTOWN – Services will be Friday, May 25, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Fifth Avenue Community Church, 1361 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, for Miss Juanetta Marie Franklin, 17, who departed this life Tuesday, May 15, 2012.
Miss Franklin was born Dec. 17, 1994, in Youngstown, a daughter of Melissa Franklin and Juan Heriot.
She attended Life Skills Center of Youngstown, and was a member of the Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to church, running track, shopping, going to the beauty salon and being with family.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Melissa; father, Juan; two sisters, Courtney and Angel Franklin; a brother, Clemale Bills; a host of aunts, including Phyllis Franklin, who helped to rear her, Tiffany Watson and Addie Franklin; uncles, Ezell Heriot, Quincy Watson, Stewart Franklin, Anthony Williams, Sandy Williams and Marvin Kennedy, who also helped to rear her; grandparents, Pamela Heriot and Frank Dent; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.
Juanetta was preceded in death by her grandparents, Adolphus Williams and Minnie Ella Franklin; great-grandparents, James Franklin, Juanita Franklin, Lillie Heriot, and Willie Heriot; aunt, Deserae Williams; uncle, John Franklin; and cousin, Demont Franklin.
Friends may call on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
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- DAVID L. HOWSON
HUDSON – David L. Howson, 62, beloved husband of Susan (McIntosh); loving father of David M.; dear son of Robert C. (Gladys) and the late Hazel E.; cherished brother of Robert C. Jr. (Laura) and Holly Dahlman (Darrell); son-in-law of William and Joan McIntosh; brother-in-law of Tom, Jim (Shirley), and Robert (Rita) McIntosh; and beloved uncle to his nieces and nephews, passed away.
Buster and Maggie will miss David, their loving companion.
David had been employed as a project manager for many years, most recently at First Energy Co.
David enjoyed watching his son play football at Capital University and enjoyed a wide array of hobbies, including building and operating model boats and driving convertibles. He was a fan of all the Cleveland sports teams.
Friends may call at the Ferfolia Funeral Home, 356 W. Aurora Road (Ohio Route 82) in Sagamore Hills, for visitation on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.
The funeral will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Barnabas Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery.
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- JULIA MARIE (PINGATORE) LASKA
AUSTINTOWN - Prayers will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church for Julia Marie (Pingatore) Laska, 89, who entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 19, and is at last, reunited with her wonderful husband, Bill Laska, who sadly departed this earth in 2007.
She was born in Indiana, Pa., to parents Marie and Anthony Pingatore on April 24, 1923.
She grew up and spent the majority of her lifetime in Beaver Falls, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; as well as her sisters, Helen Corcoran, Mary Capparelli, and Josephine Young; and her brothers, Louis and Robert Pingatore.
Julia leaves her two daughters, Cathy (Tony) Rozzi of Austintown, with whom she made her residence and Jodi (Bill) Frkuska of Navarre. She also leaves her amazing grandchildren, who were her world, Gino and Catrina Rozzi, also of Austintown. She will also be leaving behind several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Julia, or as most people called her, “Jul,” was an avid seamstress and reader. She really loved attending any activity that her grandkids were involved in and spending time with them. She also enjoyed family gatherings.
She worked for Armstrong World Industries during World War II.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Austintown, but was a prior member of the Christ the Devine Teacher Church in Beaver Falls, where she was very active in many church events through the years.
The family of Julia Marie (Pingatore) Laska would like to give a special thanks to the Hospice House nurses, aides, and staff. Also, a special thanks to the nurses, aides, and other staff members on the 3-West wing at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center where she affectionately became known as “sweet Julia.” A special thanks to both for taking such extraordinary care of her and for making her last days as comfortable as possible.
Family and friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Hospice House, 9803 Sharrot Road, Poland, OH 44514.
There will be a private burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Beaver Falls.
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- ALMA L. MARENKOVIC
YOUNGSTOWN – Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church, for Alma L. Marenkovic, 86, who went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday at the Hospice House.
Alma was born Sept. 4, 1925, in New Castle, Pa., the daughter of James and Margaret (Barckly) Boyd, coming to Youngstown in 1946.
She was a 1946 graduate of New Castle High School.
Mrs. Marenkovic was a homemaker and a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church.
She was an avid bingo and card player, and she cherished the time she spent with her family and grandchildren.
Alma will be sadly missed by many, especially her husband, Steve Marenkovic, whom she married on Sept. 28, 1946; her sons, Roy (Sally) Marenkovic and Stephan (Diane) Marenkovic, both of Austintown; her daughters, Marsha (Michael) Lattanzio of Boardman and Cynthia (Daniel) Romeo of New Wilmington, Pa.; a brother, James (Dorothy) Boyd of New Castle; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Eileen Smolnik; and two grandchildren, Michael Marenkovic and Michael Lattanzio III.
Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home.
The family requests that contributions be made to Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514.
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- RANDY G. MCCOY
YOUNGSTOWN – Randy G. McCoy, 53, passed away at Northside Medical Center on Tuesday after a short illness.
Randy was born March 22, 1959, in East Liverpool, the son of Fred A. and Edna (Corbett) McCoy.
He was a truck driver for Kaleel Bros. Trucking for 18 years. He was an Army veteran, serving in the Army from 1979 to 1983.
Randy had been an avid Washington Red Skins fan since he was a child. He enjoyed riding his Harley, and traveling to beach destinations.
Randy leaves his beloved dog, Brutus and his cat, Patches, whom he loved dearly.
Everyone who met Randy, loved him. He was friendly, had a smile that lit up a room and was always ready for a good time.
Randy is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 23 years, Terri (Griffiths) McCoy, whom he married April 22, 1989. He also leaves his father, Fred A. McCoy of East Liverpool; a brother, Fred “Bud” and Fran McCoy of Seattle; a sister, Debbie and John Merriman of Chester, W.Va.; a sister-in-law, Brenda and Renny Paolone of Girard; and his mother-in-law, Shirley Griffiths of Liberty, that was his special care taker. He leaves several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Bosworth; a twin brother, Rodney “Cork” McCoy; an infant sister; and his father-in-law, Jim Griffiths.
The family will receive friends and family from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012, at the McClurkin Funeral Home in Girard, where there will be a memorial service at 7 p.m. on Friday.
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- CAROL J. PRELOG
POLAND – Carol J. Prelog died early Tuesday morning at her residence.
Carol was born Sept. 10, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Mary Yutches Surack.
A graduate of Wilson High School, Carol received her Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Advertising and Masters Degree in Fine and Performing Arts and Art Education from Youngstown State University. Two of her instructors were Tom McNickle and Mary Kay D’Isa. She studied water colors which she called “loose and free” art form, under Homer Hacker and also studied privately with Alice Overhauser in oil and china painting. Carol was also accomplished in pottery and photography, and worked as a professional photographer in Pennsylvania and New York after graduation. She also lived for a time in Washington State, where she did a lot of wood carving.
Returning to Poland, Carol was an art instructor for Brookfield School District for 17 years, retiring in 2004. Carol also taught art from her own home, the Trumbull Art Gallery and the Butler Institute of American Art, where she had a one woman show, an installation of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” Carol participated in numerous art shows including Annual Artist’s Day in Poland, the 20th anniversary party for the Fred W. Green Memorial Garden Center, Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown Area, where she was a member and served as program chairman of the event. In 1987, Carol was chosen for the Women’s Resource Center, Artist of the Month.
When not teaching Art, Carol loved taking her family to museums. She was a member of the Holy Family Church in Poland.
Carol leaves her husband, John Prelog, whom she married Nov. 22, 1968; one daughter, Tracy (Jeremiah) Kornspan of Ravenna; one son, Troy Prelog of Lowellville; three sisters, Patricia (Jan) Margetko of North Lima, Mary Moore of Youngstown, and Christine (Travis) Adkins of Lima; one brother, Joseph (Pam) Surack of Florida; sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen (Ed) Bridges, Marge Benson, Juanita (Bill) Barber, Rose (Mike) Carson, Jim (Brenda) Prelog and Mike (Mary) Prelog; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her sister, Joanne Jennings and niece, Stephanie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Holy Family Church in Poland with Msgr. William Connell officiating.
Interment will follow at the Poland Riverside Cemetery, Poland.
Friends will be received Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland, where a prayer service will be held Saturday at 9:15 a.m.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market Street, Boardman, OH 44512.
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- PETER PROKOP
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP – There will be funeral services at 11 a.m. Saturday May 26, 2012, at Sts. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Warren for Peter Prokop, 87, who passed away Wednesday May 23, 2012, at Park Vista Retirement Center in Youngstown.
Peter was born Aug. 29, 1924, in Avella, Pa., a son of Peter and Anna Prokop.
He was a 1942 graduate of Howland High School, received his bachelor’s degree in Education at Youngstown State University and later his masters degree from Kent State University.
He was a teacher for 30 years at Liberty High School, and was a coach for boys basketball for 21 years and also coached baseball and girls and boys golf. He coached the Liberty basketball team, winning two tri-county championships, nine league championships, eight sectionals, three district and regional championships and finished as the 1961 Class A state final. He also coached the Liberty High School Golf Team, qualifying for the State Championship six times, and also coached the baseball team and won three league titles.
He was named Trumbull County Coach of the Year eight times and four times in Mahoning County. He received the Ohio High School Basketball Coaching Association Hall of Fame Award, enshrined in the Youngstown Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame, YSU Hall of Fame in Golf, Liberty High School Hall of Fame, Trumbull Coaching Hall of Fame, the Howland High School Hall of Fame, and in 1999 the Warren Tribune honored him as basketball coach of the century.
He also was an insurance agent for 30 years.
He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church of Warren.
Peter was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II European Theater, and landed on D-Day in France, and received World War II Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four Bronze stars and one Bronze Arrowhead.
He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Mogish, whom he married June 19, 1949; and four children, Douglas Prokop of Liberty Township, Laura (Charles) Basich of Westerville, Marion (Vincent) Tuohy of Broadview Hts., and Peter (Mary Ann) Prokop of Madiera; and three grandchildren, Anne, Maggie, and Kevin. He also leaves his brother, George Prokop of Warren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John Prokop and Michael Prokop and his sister, Mary Gardner.
There will be calling hours on Friday May 25, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. and prayers at 10:15 a.m. Saturday May 26, 2012, at the Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home in Hubbard.
Burial will be at Tod Cemetery in Youngstown.
The family would like to thank the staff of Park Vista for the wonderful care Peter received.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society 525 North Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406 or Sts. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 180 Belvedere Ave. NE Warren, OH 44483.
Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home’s website at www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.
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- GEORGE R. SPEARE SR
AUSTINTOWN – George R. Speare Sr., 81, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Heritage Manor.
Born June, 4, 1930, in Hamtramack, Mich., he was the son of George E. and Florence C. (Lewandoski) Speare, and lived in the area since 1971.
George served his country for over 20 years in the U.S. Army, having served in both the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts, retiring in 1967. He proudly flew his flag at his home every day.
George will be sadly missed by his five children, George Ralph Speare Jr. of Palm Coast, Fla., Curtis E. (Kim) Speare of Austintown, Joseph (Bonita) Speare of Warren, Judith Ann (Wayne) Whitney of Twentynine Palms, Calif., and Ruth M. (Steve) Wallis of Akron; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters Dorothy and Phyllis; and brother Phillip all of Michigan.
George was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Ada M. (Ezzell), who died on April 13, 2012; grandson Wayne Whitney Jr.; parents; three brothers; and a sister.
Friends will be received at the Lane Family Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Doug Wampler officiating.
Burial and military honors will take place at Green Haven Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to either Disabled American Vets or to the Wounded Warriors Project.
Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
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- MATTHEW P. SIERADSKI
AUSTINTOWN – Matthew P. Sieradski, 32, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 19, 2012.
Matthew was born Sept. 5, 1979, in Baldwinsville, N.Y., to parents Paul and Rebecca (Vick) Sieradski.
He was married to Cindy (McMillan) Sieradski on Nov. 27, 2004.
Matthew was currently an assembly worker with the GM Lordstown Division and had been with the General Motors Corporation for the past 14 years. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching old black and white films in his free time.
Matthew leaves behind his wife, Cindy; three daughters, Carrigan, Fallon and Bella Sieradski; one stepdaughter, Miranda Lowe; his parents, Paul and Rebecca Sieradski of Massena, N.Y.; and a brother, Andy Sieradski of Arizona.
He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Doris Sieradski.
There are no services.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to his daughters in c/o Cindy Sieradski, sent to the Lane Family Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, OH 44515.
Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
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- DR. THOMAS LEE URBAIN
BOARDMAN – Dr. Thomas Lee Urbain, 70, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012, at his residence.
He was born on Nov. 20, 1941, in Castleton, Ind., the second child born to Leverne and Wilma Urbain.
Born and raised in Castleton, he was active in 4H and scouting. He was a graduate of North Central High School and Lincoln Chiropractic College of Indianapolis.
Before beginning a 38 year career as a practicing physician of Chiropractics in Ravenna, he was drafted by the U.S. Army and served our country as an emergency room medic of the 36th EVAC Hospital during the Vietnam War. Tom was awarded a letter of accommodation for his service in the TET Offensive of 1968.
He was profoundly passionate about the welfare of his patients. He had an active involvement in the Rootstown community, being a long time member of the Rootstown United Methodist Church and team doctor for Waterloo, then Rootstown High School sports.
Tom had numerous and varied talents. He was an outstanding basketball player for North Central and excelled at table tennis, billiards and golf. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved the woods and the water.
Tom enjoyed camping with Donna and family at Ponderosa Park, where he made many good friends.
His skills included woodworking, welding, mechanics and landscaping.
He was an active member and officer of the Youngstown VFW Post No. 93, the Ravenna VFW and the Boardman UMC. He was an ardent people-person, devoted to his family and friends.
Tom is survived by his loving companion, Donna Weidman; his son, Lee of Mooresville, N.C.; his daughter, Alisa of Salem; and their families, daughter-in-law Angela Urbain; and grandchildren Anthony Patterson, Christopher Patterson and Lindsay Urbain. He is also survived by his only sibling, Mrs. Marjorie Fiore, wife of Dr. John Fiore of Jacksonville, Fla.; his nephews, Dr. Michael Fiore, Richard Fiore and Dr. Timothy Fiore, all of Jacksonville; and the mother of his children, Helen Ljung of Rootstown. Surviving also are extended family members, Ann (Matthew) Kassos and Michael (Vicky) Weidman and step grandchildren Katherine, Elizabeth and Nicholas Kassos.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 25, 2012, at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St. in Ravenna, from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. memorial service officiated by the Rev. Ash Welch. Inurement will follow at Homeland Cemetery in Rootstown.
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The family would appreciate donations be made in his name to your favorite non-profit organization.
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- EDGAR DAVID VERTREES
WARREN – There will be a memorial service at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012, at the First Free Methodist Church, 3999 McCarty Drive in Canfield, with Pastor David Rose celebrating the service for Edgar David Vertrees, 56, who passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012.
Edgar was born Aug. 26, 1955, in Warren, the son of Edgar V. and Mary (Plesea) Vertrees.
He was employed as a professional truck driver.
Edgar will always be loved and remembered by his two daughters, Tiffany (Mike) Dorsey of Leetonia and Michelle (Chad) Wade of Canfield; son Aaron (Jessica) Vertrees of Girard; and five grandchildren, Alexandria Okelberry, Michael Wade, Sophia Vertrees, Kristen Wade and Rachel Danler.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman has been bestowed the honor and privilege of handling the arrangements for Edgar.
Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Edgar’s family.
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- EDITH WALDMAN
NEW CASTLE, PA – Edith Waldman, 96, passed away on May 23, 2012 at her home.
She was born on Nov. 18, 1915, in Youngstown, to Lewis and Golda Rasha Mirkin, who predeceased her.
She married Martin Waldman on June 24, 1937, in Olean, N.Y. He predeceased her in 1983.
She graduated from the Rayen School in Youngstown at the age of 15 and worked as a bookkeeper for several firms. She helped her husband found Waldman’s Meats in New Castle in 1947, working as a clerk, bookkeeper and advisor.
She had two sons, Bruce Waldman (Elisabeth) of New Castle and Dr. David Waldman (Judy) of Youngstown; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Todd) Kay, Matthew Waldman, Todd (Rachel) Waldman and Andrew Waldman; two great-grandchildren, Dylan and Evan Kay; a step granddaughter, Tiffany Brown; and three step great-grandchildren, Bobby, Alec and Arianna Brown.
Her love of life was giving financially and emotionally to others. She traveled the globe with her husband and she volunteered for several months to help settlers in Israel from foreign lands.
She was a lifelong member of the Tifereth Israel Synagogue, now the Temple Hadar Israel.
She was President of and lifelong member of the Temple Sisterhood, a life member of Hadassah, and the Women’s Club. She was a self-described news junkie and read voraciously. She wrote cards and letters to family and friends on a daily basis to remember them on any occasion.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Samuel and Allan Mirkin and sisters, Ann Cohen, Rose Roseman, and Yetta Shuman.
Visitation will be held at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle, on Friday, May 25, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
A funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Rabbi Martin Shorr will officiate.
Burial will be in Tifereth Israel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a hospice or a charity of donor’s choice.
Visit www.cunninghamfh.com to view this obituary and offer condolences online.
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- BEVERLY JEAN ZARLINGO
“Together Again”
LOWELLVILLE – Beloved mother, honored wife and cherished friend, Beverly Jean Zarlingo, 79, passed to her eternal home in the early morning of May 20, 2012, after a long illness. At the time of her passing, her family was at her bedside at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.
Born Beverly Jean Slaven on March 30, 1933, to Leon and Vera Slaven, she was 79 years of age at the time of her passing.
“Bev” was a lifelong resident of Lowellville, where she raised three children with her husband, Orest J. Zarlingo, who preceded her in death on Dec. 2, 2007. Beverly and Orest met at the Lowellville Theater, where she worked selling tickets while she was still in school.
She graduated from Lowellville High School in 1951. Friends remember Bev as the happy girl who played trombone in the LHS Band.
On June 14, 1952, Beverly and Orest were married in the Lowellville Methodist Church, where she was a member her entire life.
She loved her church, volunteering in fund raising activities, teaching Sunday school and serving later as secretary-treasurer of the congregation.
After a stroke in Jan. of 2004, Beverly had difficulty attending services at the church, but looked forward each week to communion brought to her and Orest by the dedicated ministers of the congregation.
Beverly and Orest bought the house next to her mother and father’s home in 1956. It was in that home that they lived with their children, Tommy, Danny and Shari; grandchildren, Aaron and Danny; and for a time with Orest’s sister, Delphine.
Beverly always wanted to be a nurse, but because of a serious heart problem, she was not able to fulfill that goal. She did have the opportunity to help in the care of her brother, Norman “Buzz” Slaven and her father, Leon when they were diagnosed with terminal cancer. She saved the life of a neighbor’s young child who was choking on a pin she accidentally ingested. She often talked about her desire to continue her education. It was because of her love of nursing that her eldest son, Thomas “Tommy” went on to a career in medicine.
Because of her health, Bev was told that she should not have any more children after the birth of her second son, Dan in 1956.
In 1967, she and Orest adopted their beloved daughter, Shari, completing their dream of having a little girl. As her two boys left home to attend college, Shari became the center of her life.
Bev and Orest traveled the country to see their son, Danny, play with the Indiana University football team.
Another generation had a chance to share her home when her grandsons, Danny and Aaron came to stay with her and Orest.
Beverly loved animals, always having multiple pets in and outside of her home. The menagerie included dogs, cats, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, turtles, ducks, chicks and Shari’s horse, Fire. Strays were welcomed in Beverly’s home, as a part of the family.
Bev loved to decorate her home for the holidays. She made many of her own decorations at church functions, at home, and with friends. She had ceramic kilns in her basement large enough for any project. Her ceramic work was masterful and remains a part of the family’s holiday tradition today.
Beverly also loved to be with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren going to hockey, baseball and football games, dance recitals and school plays. If there was a grandchild in an activity, she would find a way to be there supporting them in any way that she could.
Beverly will especially be remembered by her children, family and friends for her courage and determination after her stroke in 2004. She never gave up on her desire to walk again, no matter how hard she had to work.
When God came to take her, she left this life as she had lived it, with dignity and grace.
Beverly is survived by her sister, Phyllis Lupo; sons Thomas and Daniel (Tracy) Zarlingo; daughter Shari (Mark) Leonard; nine grandchildren, Danny, Aaron, Brandon, Alexis, Breane, Jessica, Natalie, Jessica S. and Courtney; and three great-grandchildren, Tyler, Alex and Micah.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orest; her parents, Leon and Vera Slaven; brothers George, Leon “Skip,” Eugene, and Norman “Buzz” Slaven.
A memorial to honor Beverly’s life will be held at the Lowellville United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at 11 a.m.
The church will be open from 10 a.m. for friends and family who wish to call before the service.
Following the service, a luncheon will be served at the church.
Beverly asked that all contributions be made to the Lowellville United Methodist Church, 190 West Wood St., Lowellville, OH 44436.
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