Margaretta Lardas 1939-2021

She was born in Warren, on March 19, 1939, the daughter of the late Carl and Margarita Tarkanick Lukasko.

She was a graduate of St. Mary High School in Warren.

Mrs. Lardas was employed as a secretary for an Immigration and Naturalization Citizenship School in Youngstown. She met her husband while working for the school.

Marge, as she was affectionately known by her friends and family, was a member of Word of God Christian Fellowship in Canfield. She enjoyed traveling and the comradery with her church group. She had a green thumb and was a master gardener at Ohio State University. Marge operated the Greek International Booth at the Canfield Fair for more than 20 years. Most importantly, she was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and cherished the memories she made with family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Konstantinos “Gus” Lardas, whom she married Nov. 26, 1970; they celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage together; a son, Nicholas (Lisa) Lardas of Niles; two brothers, Carl and Greg Lukasko, both of California; and two loving grandchildren who will greatly miss their grandma, Nicholas and Helena.

In addition to her parents, Marge was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Lukasko; and two sisters, Ilona Koesterer and Josephine Bakmaz.

Calling hours will be Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 614 Warren Ave., Niles, OH 44446.

Burial will be in Vienna Township Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 614 Warren Ave, Niles, OH 44446. Friends and family may view the obituary and send condolences by visiting www.NicholasFuneralHome.com.

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