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- JOHN J. DEPASCALE
COLLINSVILLE, OKLA. – John J. DePascale, 92, formerly of Ashtabula, died on Jan. 22, 2012, in Tulsa, Okla.
Born Feb. 13, 1919, in Youngstown, he was the son of Vincenzo and Mary (Guilardi) DePascale.
John lived in Brier Hill until the family moved to Ashtabula in 1930.
He graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1939. Mr. DePascale was a lifetime member of the United Transportation Union, having worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad and retiring from Conrail. He was also a member of Sons of Italy of America 1169 and the Elks club.
Besides working on the railroad, he was a well known bartender in various locations in the area, and was the oldest licensed professional bartender in Ohio.
Survivors include his son, Dr. Bart (Erin) DePascale of Poland; daughters, Kathleen (Victor) Spess of Vienna, Ann (Donald) Landers of Collinsville, and Victoria (Craig) Cleveland of Helena Mont.; grandchildren, Maj. David Spess, Gina Hunt, Brian and Vincent DePascale, and Angela Finocchi; and eight great-grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Papa John.”
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 50 years, the former Judith White; daughter, Maryann DePascale; sisters, Yolanda Gyevat and Josephine Petrecca; and brothers, Nicholas, Angelo, Vincent, and Bartholomew DePascale
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Guerriero Funeral Home, 1550 West 19th St. in Ashtabula, with burial to follow at Saint Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
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- SERIOUS RAYMOND 'CHIEF' HOWZE
YOUNGSTOWN – Serious Raymond “Chief” Howze, 68, passed away Feb. 4, 2012.
He was born Jan. 9, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of Thomas and Anna Howze and attended No Limits Alternative Center.
Chief was a very kind and loving man who made many friends who will miss him dearly.
He is survived by his brother, Harry Howze of Austintown, Timothy Howze of California, and James Beverly of Youngstown; sister Willie Ann Ransome of Youngstown; and he will be sadly missed by all his friends at YDC, APSI, and his Turning Point family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Mary L. Ballard.
Services will be held Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at the Howard-Rhoden Memorial Home at 10 a.m.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service.
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- CAROLINE ITALIANO
AUSTINTOWN - Caroline Italiano, 91, formerly of S. Edgehill Avenue, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Feb. 8, 2012, at her son’s home in Green Township.
Caroline was born Nov. 15, 1920, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Agatha Letina Brunovic, and was a lifelong area resident.
She dedicated her adult life to being a homemaker, and raising and caring for her family. She also worked at the former Rosenblum Brothers Aluminum in Youngstown and Niles for many years before she retired.
Carole was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, and its Ladies Guild and Senior Citizens. She was also a member of St. George Lodge No. 66 CFU, and its Pensioners Club. Carole truly enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Mrs. Italiano leaves two daughters, Barbara Lloyd of Austintown and Michele “Mikki” Raidel (Lary) Ladigo, also of Austintown; a son, Michael F. Jr. (Linda) Italiano of Green Township; seven grandchildren, Dr. Michael Lloyd, Dr. Brian Lloyd, Gary Raidel Jr., Scott Raidel, Gina Rine, Lisa Devore and Michael Italiano III; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Her husband, Michael F. Italiano Sr., whom she married June 10, 1938, died May 16, 2004. Two sons-in-law, Mike Lloyd and Gary Raidel Sr.; two brothers, John and Frank Brunovic, and a sister, Mary Vasquez, also preceded her in death.
Family and friends may gather from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Austintown, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.
Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown.
In lieu of flowers, Carole’s family suggests that expressions of sympathy be made in the form of contributions to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown, OH 44515, or to The Church of Jesus Christ, 185 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, OH 44515.
Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send condolences online to Carole’s family.
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- AARON J. "ERNIE" SEDDON JR
POLAND – Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the New Life Lutheran Church in Liberty, for Aaron J. ”Ernie” Seddon Jr., 94, who passed away on Tuesday afternoon at the Hospice House in Poland.
Aaron was born July 19, 1917, in Pittsburgh, the son of Aaron J. Seddon Sr. and Mabel (Baehr) Seddon.
An Army infantry veteran discharged in 1945, Aaron went on to retire as the tire department manager at Mahoning Valley Supply in 1985. He was a member and head usher at the New Life Lutheran Church in Liberty. He was also a 50 year member and 33rd Degree Mason at the Poland Lodge No. 766 in Youngstown, as well as a 50 year member of the Aut Mori Grotto, Scottish Rite, Youngstown Shrine Club, and life member of the 4:30 Club.
Aaron leaves his daughters, Karen (Bob) Rusu of Canfield and Gail Chambers of Youngstown, as well as his son, Charles (Karen) Seddon of Poland. He also leaves six grandchildren, Atty. Robert (Cheryl) Rusu, Arlene (Richard) Pavlock, Charles (Tricia) Seddon Jr., Bryan (Lisa) Seddon, Mark (Erin) Seddon, and Jeffrey Seddon. He also leaves nine great-grandchildren and his sister-in-law, Sarah J. Seddon.
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Larane Hall, whom he married in 1942 and passed away in 1982. A brother, Jess Seddon; and two sisters, Mabel Krantz and Anna Mae Miller Hines; as well as his son-in-law, Jim Chambers, also preceded him in death.
Friends and family may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Lane Funeral Home, Canfield Chapel, where a Masonic memorial service will be held at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Hospice House in Poland in Aaron’s name.
Friends may also visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
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- VIRGINIA M. JANCI
YOUNGSTOWN – Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel, for Virginia M. Janci, 65, who passed away early Tuesday morning at St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Virginia was born Jan. 26, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen P. and Mary D. (Vasko) Janci.
Virginia was a 1965 graduate of Chaney High School and attended Youngstown State University.
She was a secretary at the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. She enjoyed crafts, ceramics, and decorating.
Virginia leaves two sisters, Jerri Varanelli of Erie, Pa. and Bonnie (Bill) Leaming of Aurora, Colo. and Austintown; a niece, Vicki Saska of Erie, Pa.; a nephew, Dan Varanelli of St. Petersburg, Fla.; four great-nieces; a great-nephew; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Family and friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery.
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- JOHN T. JUBAK
HUBBARD – Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lane Family Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel for John T. Jubak, 75, who passed away Monday evening at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown.
John was born April 29, 1936, in Youngstown, the son of John G. and Anne (Zvarich) Jubak.
He was a 1953 graduate of Ursuline High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
John was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church, a member of the Vienna Fish and Game Club, the NRA, and the Masons. He was a Civic Marksmanship Master Trainer and a regular attendee of the National Rifle Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio. John was also an active member of the Marine Corps League, where he served as Commandant from 2006 to 2008, and again from 2010 to the present. He was very proud to be a part of the Toys for Tots program sponsored by the Marines.
John retired in 1997, after 44 years of service, from the Structural Iron Workers Union Local 207, where he worked as a Foreman with Diamond Steel.
He leaves one son, Bob (Mary) Jubak of Cincinnati; four grandchildren, Marie, Bobby, Zach, and Josh, all of Cincinnati; as well as two brothers, Joe Jubak of Youngstown and Charles (Nancy) of Austintown.
Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either Toys for Tots or to the Youngstown VA Clinic on Belmont Avenue in John’s name.
“Semper Fi”
Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and to send condolences.
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- ANN KIEFER-DAVIS
TAMPA FLA. – Ann Kiefer-Davis, 88, formerly of 46 Manor Drive, Brookfield, died Saturday evening, Feb. 4, 2012, of an extended illness at Suncoast Brookside Hospice in Palm Harbor, Fla.
She was born Sept. 3, 1923, in Arnold, Pa., a daughter of Nicholas and Tillie (Fedorchek) Holowenko.
Mrs. Davis worked in the offices of Westinghouse Electric in Sharon, Pa. for over 10 years, and later for the U.S. Census Bureau and then Litton Industries, as a microwave consultant. She was a former member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Sharon and most recently attended the Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, Safety Harbor, Fla.
A 1942 graduate of Brookfield High School, Mrs. Davis was an avid bridge player, enjoyed ballroom dancing and traveling, especially to Atlantic City and Las Vegas. She resided in the Brookfield/Masury area for most of her life before moving to Tampa in 2006.
Her first husband, Jacob (Jack) Kiefer, whom she married in November 1950, died in August 1967; her second husband, James Davis Jr., whom she married in 1977, died in 1980.
She leaves her daughter, Holly L. (Gerald A.) Pappa of Tampa.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 357 N. Main St., Hubbard.
Family and friends may call on Friday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kelley-Robb-Cummins Funeral Home, 709 N. Main St., Hubbard and also on Saturday one hour prior to the services from 9 to 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Church.
Burial will be at Brookfield Cemetery.
Please visit www.krcummins.com to view this obituary and to send condolences to the family.
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- VIRGINIA MASSARO
CAPE CORAL, FLA. – Virginia Massaro, 86, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.
Virginia was born Sept. 11, 1925, in Youngstown.
She was preceded in death by Joseph L. Massaro.
She is survived by her son, Joseph C. Massaro; daughter Gloria M. Baughman; three grandchildren, Jeanne A. Baughman, Susan Onderdonk and John Massaro; and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to American Heart Association or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the National Cremation and Burial Society North Fort Myers.
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- EDWARD W. MRENAK
POLAND - Prayers will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Holy Family Church, for Edward W. Mrenak, 88, who passed away peacefully Monday at his home.
“Ed” was born July 24, 1923, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Frank and Victoria (Wagner) Mrenak.
Ed was a 1941 graduate of Hickory High School. He served in the Army/Air Force during World War II. He retired in 1987 after 34 years at GM Lordstown in the Jig and Fixture Department.
Ed was a life member of the VFW Post No. 892. He was also a member of the American Legion, and was an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed camping and golfing. He also loved spending time with his family and will be deeply missed.
Ed leaves his wife of 47 years, the former Twyla Ludwig, whom he married Oct. 3, 1964; two daughters, Debbie (Tim) Daley of Struthers and Kathy (Tom) Sheely of Haltom, Texas; four grandchildren, Stacy (Frank) DeMain of Poland, Tricia (Phil) Missos of New Middletown, TJ (Kristina) Daley of Poland, and Jacquelyn Sheely of Haltom, TX; four great-grandchildren, Alexis and Addison DeMain and Evyenia and Melina Missos; and a brother, Raymond (Kay) Mrenak of Hickory, Pa.
Ed was also preceded in death by a brother, Frank Mrenak.
Family and friends may call Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in McKeesport, Pa.
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- KAREN LEE (MCINTIRE) PIETTE
SOUTHPORT, N.C. – Karen Lee (McIntire) Piette, 56, passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at her home, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Piette was born Sept. 26, 1955, in Youngstown. She was the daughter of Charles H. McIntire and Frances Komp McIntire.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Karen’s passion in life was dance and ballet in particular. She studied dance at Youngstown State University and Ballet Western Reserve, both in Youngstown. For 10 years, she owned and operated Studio 64, a dance studio in Denver. Karen then taught at The Academy of Performing Arts in Cape Cod, Mass., before moving to Southport.
Surviving are her husband, Greg Piette; children, Cody Piette, Abby Piette, and Tyler Piette; her mother, Frances McIntire of Youngstown; four sisters, Nancy Cipperley (Bill) of Youngstown, MaryLynn Whetstone (Tim) of Dublin, Joyce Faulkner (Phil) of Norcross, Ga., and Judy White (Clark) of Chagrin Falls; a brother, Bob McIntire (Rosemary) of Fayetteville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at the Peacock–Newnam & White Funeral Service Chapel.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4:30 p.m., prior to the service.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Karen’s name to the Sea Turtle Protection Program, 4601 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465.
Please visit www.peacocknewnamwhite.com to send condolences online.
Arrangements are being handled by the Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service in Southport.
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- JAMES E. PRITCHARD
NILES - James E. Pritchard, 73, of Niles and Ocala, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in his travels overseas.
He was born in Warren on Aug. 9, 1938, the son of David and Violet (Phillips) Pritchard.
Jim was a 1956 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. He retired from the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services as a district supervisor after 30 years of service. He also operated the Howland Drive In Theater for over 20 years. After retirement, he moved to Ocala and enjoyed to travel the world. He was a collector of antique classic cars and enjoyed car shows. He also enjoyed boating, rehabbing homes for a hobby and gardening.
He is survived by a daughter, Chrissy (Charles III) Pritchard Repomonto of Palmdale, Calif.; son Brian L. (Beth) Pritchard of Niles; two grandchildren, Tyler Gajda and Alexa Repomonto of Palmdale; five sisters, Janet Albera, Joy Cravens, Judy Ogle and June Jones, all of California and Jeanne Shugars of North Carolina; two brothers, Jack Pritchard of Nevada and David Pritchard of Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jeff Pritchard.
Calling hours will be Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home.
The funeral will be Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. John Preusser will officiate.
Burial will be at Kerr Cemetery.
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- JOHN JOSEPH STEPHENS
BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – Joseph John Stephens, 83, was the son of Thomas and Mary Hanna Stephens; loving husband of 60 years to Anna L. Roberts Stephens; father of Nicholas, John Jr. (deceased) and Thomas (deceased); father-in-law to Lisa Kunstadter; devoted grandfather to Zack and Ricky; brother of Dr. Thomas Stephens, Amelia Latessa (deceased) and Rose Richmond (deceased); attentive uncle to his nieces and nephews; and cousin to many in the Youngstown area.
He was born Feb. 16, 1928, and was a member of the East High, Class of 1945, earned degrees from the University of Kentucky and Youngstown State University, and attended VMI during his military service (Army) from 1945 to 1947.
He worked at U.S. Steel, was an early consulting partner at Arthur Andersen, president of Kleinert’s Inc., group vice president at International Paper, and president and CEO of Roseburg Forest Products. He was also a member of the board of Western Bank of Oregon. After his retirement, he was involved in many philanthropic endeavors and civic groups such as Kiwanis and Rotary Club, where he was president of the Bronxville, N.Y. chapter.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, cff.org, or St. Maron Parish Education Foundation, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown, OH 44511.
A gathering of family and friends will take place at 9:30 a.m. and a service at 11:30 a.m. at St. Maron Church on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.
He will be interred next to his two sons at Calvary Cemetery.
Local arrangements by the Schiavone Funeral Home in Youngstown.
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- DEMETRIUS SETH WILLIAMS
INDIANAPOLIS – Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Holy Temple Church of God in Christ for Demetrius Seth Williams, 45, formerly of Youngstown, who departed this life Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.
Mr. Williams was born Sept. 14, 1966, in Youngstown, a son of Madison and Betty Hicks Williams.
He was a construction worker and asbestos remover for Barr-None Cleaning and Restoration.
He was a member of the church and its choir.
He leaves his children, Tawana Williams of Youngstown, Ariel George, Seth, and Tanasha, all of Cleveland; one grandchild, Tashawn Williams; his father of Detroit, his stepfather and stepmother, Claude and Debra Pate Jr. of Farrell, Pa.; siblings, Veranda (David) Willingham of Westerville, Tina (Michael) Dunn of Youngstown; Madison Michael (Michelle) Williams of Newark, Del., and Wanda (Andre) Peterson of Columbus; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Pate Jr. and his daughter, Demetria Williams.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Chris, his best friend and Linda Daniels and family of Indianapolis for all their love and support.
Friends may call from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Arrangements are being handled by the F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home Inc.
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- RALPH ZOPPELT
NORTH JACKSON – Ralph Zoppelt died at his home, early Wednesday morning following a lengthy illness surrounded by his family.
The son of the late Rudolph and Philomena Capots Zoppelt, he was born June 6, 1940, in Youngstown.
Ralph’s career began after high school when he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 101st Airborne as a paratrooper and continued after his service with U.S. Steel, where he worked in the Chemistry Lab for 21 years before its closing in 1979. He then attended and graduated from Kent State University. Then, in an entrepreneurial spirit, Ralph, opened his own landscaping business, R.Z. Landscaping, which he operated for the next 20 years.
Ralph’s true love was his family, especially his four grandchildren. One of his last concerns was being sure the golf cart had batteries so the kids would be able to drive around the yard.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Ruth, whom he married June 27, 1977. In addition, he is survived by three daughters, Laura (William) Akers of Canfield, Beth (Jamie) Baisden of Boardman and Lisa Zoppelt of Las Vega; two sons, John (Gail) Zoppelt of Letonia and Ralph Zoppelt of Youngstown; four grandchildren, Smantha Rock of Struthers, Logan Baisden, Krista Baisden and Ryan Akers; one sister, Barbara (Chuck) Elsbury; and two brothers, Rudy Zoppelt of Canfield and Ronald Zoppelt of Austintown.
In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Zopplet and one sister, Betty Zoppelt.
Visitation for Ralph will be held Friday evening from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Higgins Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel, with the funeral service at 6 p.m., officiated by Pastor Rick Enlow.
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