Paul F. Tobis 1932-2022

Paul was born July 8, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Yanecko Tobis, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of Chaney High School and proudly served in the Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1954.

Mr. Tobis worked at U.S. Steel — Ohio Works as a craneman for 30 years, retiring when the mill closed in 1980.

Mr. Tobis was a devout, longtime member of St. Brendan Church in Youngstown.

He enjoyed bowling, fishing, watching sports, playing bingo, and listening to polka music. Most of all, Paul enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Cindy (Albert) Weiser of Boardman and Carla (Anthony) DeCarlo of Centerville, Va.; five grandchildren, Brian (Catherine) Weiser, Kevin (Taylor) Weiser, Michael (Elizabeth) Weiser, Amanda DeCarlo and Christopher DeCarlo; six great-grandchildren, Logan, Lainey, Lincoln, Connor, Patrick and Frederick; a sister, Helen Kacik of Youngstown; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

His wife, Nancy L. Anzivino Tobis, whom he married Nov. 12, 1955, passed away June 9, 1997.

A grandson, Allan Weiser; and a brother-in-law, Michael Kacik, also preceded Paul in death.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at St. Brendan Church, 2800 Oakwood Ave., Youngstown.

Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown, where Paul will be laid to rest next to his wife, Nancy.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown. Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view and share this obituary and to send condolences to Paul’s family.

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