Florence M. Russell 1930-2022

Florence was born Sept. 11, 1930, in Canfield, the daughter of Charles and Mary Check Wardle. A 1948 graduate of Canfield High School, she married Harry P. Russell in 1951 and had five children.

Florence worked at General Electric for 25 years before retiring.

Her children and grandchildren were her heart, blessing them made her happy. She loved to take her grandchildren shopping, to get haircuts, and to take them to get their pictures taken. Flo enjoyed bingo nights with dear friends. She was an amazing dancer and love to dance at weddings.

Flo had a magical way with animals and was a regular contributor to local rescues (Every Dog Matters was her favorite).

She was a lifelong resident of Austintown and spent her final years in Berlin Center in the loving care of her daughter, Edna. She enjoyed being entertained by Edna’s sweet dogs and adorable cats.

Florence is survived by her five children, Polly A. (Sean) Liscic of Austintown, Linda B. (Ben) Erikson of New Mexico, Edna M. (Mark) West of Berlin Center, Robert F. Russell of Salem and LeRoy C. Russell of Austintown. Florence leaves her grandchildren, ChiAnne, Colleen, Sarah and Melisa Trickett, Katrina Stainton, Anton J. Russell, Carl E. Russell and Amber N. Setting; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; her parents; and siblings, Robert, John, Donald, William, Mary Louise, Elizabeth, Clara, Dorothy and Fred.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Lane Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, followed by a 6 p.m. funeral service. Private burial will take place in Brunstetter Cemetery.

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