John Samulka Sr. 1928-2020

He was born April 27, 1928, in Koppel, Pa., a son of Peter and Anna Hercha Samulka, and came to Hubbard when he was 7.

Mr. Samulka, a 1946 graduate of Hubbard High School, was a pressman for Commercial Shearing in Youngstown.

Smokey loved to bowl and golf and bowled in many leagues and tournaments. He also enjoyed camping and fishing, but most of all spending time with his family.

He leaves his wife, Shirley Paes Samulka, whom he married Feb. 23, 1952, at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Hubbard; a son, John A. Samulka Jr. of Niles; two daughters, Debra A. Wasserman of New Castle and Susan L. Conroy and her husband, Michael, of Hubbard; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Smokey was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Paul Samulka and George Kostecky; and seven sisters, Caroline Sue Kostecky, Judy Aggers, Mary Bishop, Helen Clark, Anna Baker, Pauline Samulka and Peggy Dressel.

Family and friends may call one hour prior to the Mass from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church.

Smokey’s final resting place will be at Hubbard Union Cemetery.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House for the wonderful care given to Smokey.

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