John W. Albert Jr. 1930-2021

John was born Jan 31, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late John W. and Annabell Albert Sr.

After graduating in 1949 from South High School, John was drafted into the Army and served his country faithfully during the Korean War. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, John had a 40-year career at East Ohio Gas Co. as a technician and repairman.

He was a longtime member of Boardman United Methodist Church and enjoyed helping others and repairing things.

John leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, the former Betty Ann Stoneman, whom he married March 5, 1952; a son, Robert W. Albert; grandson, Christopher Robert (Lacy) Albert; and great-grandchildren, Colton Albert and Ashlyn Albert.

Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at the Fox Funeral Home, Boardman.

Everyone in attendance is asked to please wear a face mask and to maintain all social-distancing guidelines as mandated by the governor of the state of Ohio (6-foot rule and not to linger). Thank you.

Due to the current health crisis, the funeral services Monday officiated by Rev. Jerry Krueger will be private.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox and Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends of John may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences to the Albert family.

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