Elaine M. Boomhower 1938-2020

Elaine was born on Aug. 24, 1938, in Youngstown to Rudy and Mary Franken.

She lived the entirety of her life in the Youngstown area, and was a graduate of Ursuline High School. She was devout in her Catholic faith as a longtime member of St. Michael Parish in Canfield.

She was a steady, loving, never-in-a-hurry, independent woman. She enjoyed the simplest of things — hugs, butterflies, puzzles, cats, a great find at a garage sale, the Pittsburgh Steelers and family.

Elaine married Robert D. Boomhower in 1959 and maintained a lifelong, mutually caring relationship with him even after they divorced in 1981. Her memory lives on in the hearts of their five loving children, Eric Jon (Charlene) Boomhower, Amy Jo (Mark) McCon, Mary Jo (Brian) Zins, Melanie Jo (Steven) Diana and Paula Jo (Todd) Temelkoff.

Elaine was predeceased by her sister and closest friend, Patricia O’Brien, and is survived by her brother, Paul Franken. She also leaves behind 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one on the way; and other friends and family members.

All will remember her for her warm smile and easy laugh.

Elaine’s children would like to express their deepest, most heartfelt gratitude to Melanie and her husband, Steven Diana, and to Melanie’s sister-in-law, Rita Diana, for the compassionate way in which they helped care for Elaine in her final years.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at St. Michael Church in Canfield, with the Rev. Simon Mino presiding. Friends may call from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at the church.

Condolences may be offered at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

The Boomhower family and the church will all be practicing social distancing and proper health protocol. Masks or facial covering are required if attending. If you are unable to attend, the family understands and acknowledges your thoughts and prayers.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks consideration for donations to Alzheimer’s Assistance and Referral Network, 4214 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512, or http://alz-ohio.org.

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