Francis “Frank” Blinsky, 1947-2020

He was born Oct. 18, 1947, in Washington, Pa., a son of the late Joseph and Lula Resecker Blinsky.

Francis had worked as an autoworker for General Motors Corp., Lordstown, for 35 years, retiring in 2005. He was a retired member of the UAW Local 1117 and was a former Columbiana Lions Club member.

Francis enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on cars. Mostly, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Cherryl Cook Blinsky, whom he married April 18, 1981; a daughter, Dawn Blinsky of Austintown; two sons, John Blinsky Sr. of Austintown and Greg Blinsky of Austintown; two brothers, Leroy (Mary) Blinsky of Poland and Ronald Blinsky of Poland; a sister, Rose Blinsky of Phoenix; and two grandsons, John Patrick Blinsky Jr. and Hunter Wayne Blinsky.

Francis was preceded in death by a sister, Marlene Blinsky, and two brothers, Joseph Blinsky and Charles “Tom” Blinsky.

Francis deserves a memorable tribute. However, in this unknown time with the COVID-19 pandemic, the family understands that attending these services may not be in your best health interest. Instead, they would ask you to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Should you be able to attend and celebrate his life, the family will receive friends 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana. Services will be held noon Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Kari Lankford officiating.

Burial will take place in Columbiana Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Francis’ memory to the American Kidney Fund.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.

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