Victor S. Gonzalez 1928-2020
ELENA M. DEGEORGE, 78, Canfield. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, Boardman.
GAETANO FERONE, 66, Mineral Ridge. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mineral Ridge. CALLING HOURS: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home, Niles.
JAMES L. GIDDINGS SR., 84, Vienna. SERVICES: noon Saturday, Liberty Assembly of God, Girard. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, church.
ANNE STROUSS MCKELLAR, 70, Broomfield, Colo. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Sunday, Northmoor Park Pavilion, Broomfield.
MARVIN D. MERRITT, 66, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, White Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church, Struthers. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, church.
GLENN C. NEWCOMER, 92, New Springfield. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Warric-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home Columbiana. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, funeral home.
GENE NICHOLSON, 82, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Stark Memorial, Salem.
JOHN D. PUSKAS, 61, Vienna. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Monday, Kinnick Funeral Home, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, funeral home.
JOSEPH M. SANDERS, 59, Austintown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Federated Church pavillion, North Jackson.
RUTH G. SHANDOR, 93, Poland. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, Zion Lutheran Church, New Middletown. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, church.
JEWELL TOMLIN, 72, Niles. SERVICES: 4 p.m. Saturday, Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, Niles. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, funeral home.
IRENE L. WAGNER, 95, New Springfield. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Millcreek Community United Methodist Church. (Becker)
Victor S. Gonzalez 1928-2020
YOUNGSTOWN — Victor Senon Gonzalez, 92, formerly of Harrisburg, Pa., passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
He was born July 10, 1928, in Utuado, Puerto Rico.
Victor retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp. He lived life to the fullest, coming to the states in the early 1950s. Wherever he lived, he loved farming the land, being on the road and being with his huge family and many friends. His sense of humor was legendary. He entertained anyone who would listen with stories and jokes.
Not meeting his daughter, Kathie, until two years ago, he firmly believed that God kept him alive after his 2016 heart attack so that they could find each other. It was his one last unfulfilled wish that finally came true. Miraculously, they lived only 20 minutes from each other.
As his condition progressively deteriorated, he was blessed to have family care for him. His wife Nilda, daughters Anita and Kathie, and his granddaughter, Michelle, assisted with his ongoing medical needs. His passing was unexpected, but peaceful. He often commented that he had led a good, long life and he was ready to join those who passed before him. This was a man who was content and accepted God’s timing. His favorite phrase? “Be happy.”
Victor is survived by his wife of 43 years, Luz Lugo Gonzalez (Nilda) and his seven children, Carmen McClure, Anita Gonzalez, Kathie Nelson, Ricardo Gonzalez, Linda Almanza, Lydia Pineda (Margie) and Victor Gonzalez; and his beloved pet, Lucky.
He leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He also leaves behind three sisters, Isabel Laboy, Carmen Rivera and Zaida Santiago; and seven brothers, Jubencio, Efrain, Hector, Heriberto, Adrian, Delfin and Francisco Gonzalez.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel Antonio Gonzalez and Anna Perez; his baby son, Ricky Gonzalez; his sisters, Ramona Gonzalez, Adelina Gonzalez (Delma), Anna Rosa Monroig and Eloina Soto; and brothers, Luis, Angel, Geraldo and Jose Gonzalez.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Augustine Funeral Home, 75 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown. Masks are required and social distancing will be followed.
The family would love it if you would honor him by wearing something with his favorite color, royal blue.
(special notice)
Victor S. Gonzalez 1928-2020
YOUNGSTOWN — Victor Senon Gonzalez, 92, formerly of Harrisburg, Pa., passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
He was born July 10, 1928 in Utuado, Puerto Rico.
Victor retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp. He lived life to the fullest, coming to the states in the early 1950s. Wherever he lived, he loved farming the land, being on the road and being with his huge family and many friends. His sense of humor was legendary. He entertained anyone who would listen with stories and jokes.
Not meeting his daughter, Kathie, until two years ago, he firmly believed that God kept him alive after his 2016 heart attack so that they could find each other. It was his one last unfulfilled wish that finally came true. Miraculously, they lived only 20 minutes from each other.
As his condition progressively deteriorated, he was blessed to have family care for him. His wife Nilda, daughters Anita and Kathie, and his granddaughter, Michelle, assisted with his ongoing medical needs. His passing was unexpected, but peaceful. He often commented that he had led a good, long life and he was ready to join those who passed before him. This was a man who was content and accepted God’s timing. His favorite phrase? “Be happy.”
Victor is survived by his wife of 43 years, Luz Lugo Gonzalez (Nilda) and his seven children, Carmen McClure, Anita Gonzalez, Kathie Nelson, Ricardo Gonzalez, Linda Almanza, Lydia Pineda (Margie) and Victor Gonzalez; and his beloved pet, Lucky.
He leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He also leaves behind three sisters, Isabel Laboy, Carmen Rivera and Zaida Santiago; and seven brothers, Jubencio, Efrain, Hector, Heriberto, Adrian, Delfin and Francisco Gonzalez.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel Antonio Gonzalez and Anna Perez; his baby son, Ricky Gonzalez; his sisters, Ramona Gonzalez, Adelina Gonzalez (Delma), Anna Rosa Monroig and Eloina Soto; and brothers, Luis, Angel, Geraldo and Jose Gonzalez.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Augustine Funeral Home, 75 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown. Masks are required and social distancing will be followed.
The family would love it if you would honor him by wearing something with his favorite color, royal blue.
(special notice)