Edward F. Chermansky 1935-2022

Edward “Ed” was born on Feb. 27, 1935, in Newton Falls, to Victor and Mary Chermansky.

He graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1953, and then he served in the U.S. Army in Detroit, Mich. After his time in the military, he returned to Youngstown and graduated from Youngstown University with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1962. As a mechanical engineer, he went onto work for Honeywell in California, Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company in Franklin, Pa. and Utica, N.Y., Permali in Mount Pleasant, Pa., and finally, in Westinghouse in Pittsburgh. After retiring from engineering, he sought out a second career in the food service industry, by graduating from a culinary arts program at Westmoreland County Community College in Greensburg, Pa. After receiving that degree, he moved to Youngstown, where he worked at Cafe 422 in Warren, Tavern by the Green in Warren and Das Dutch Haus in Columbiana.

Ed was an avid sportsman throughout much of his adult life. He enjoyed hunting deer and pheasant, and he enjoyed fishing. Also, he was active on several bowling leagues for many years. In addition, he enjoyed gardening and he prided himself on the vegetables he grew in his gardens over the years.

As for sports, he is a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan, and he has cheered for both the YSU and Ohio State football teams for decades.

Perhaps his most favorite hobby though was dancing, and he was a proud member of the Penn-Ohio Polka Pals for many years. He enjoyed dancing to the polkas and waltzes of Frankie Yankovic and Del Sinchak, and he and Rina could be spotted regularly at many summertime polka concerts in the Mahoning Valley. In addition, they enjoyed polka dancing on the Gateway Clipper in Pittsburgh, Pa., at Seven Springs in Champion, Pa. and at the Summer Music Fest in Frankenmuth, Mich.

Ed was a lifelong Roman Catholic, and he attended both St. Matthias Church in Youngstown and more recently Holy Family Parish in Poland for several years.

Ed leaves behind his sweetheart of 20-plus years, Rina Carano of Poland, and his former wife of 30-plus years, Judith Hogg Chermansky of Allentown, Pa. Also, he leaves behind his sons, Christopher J. Chermansky (Ron) of Pittsburgh, Kenneth J. Chermansky (Cidleigh) of Jackson, Miss., and Edward A. Chermansky (Jennifer) of Mechanicsville, Md.; and his daughters, Lynn M. Takacs (Rob) of Allentown, Pa. and Lara E. Carhart (Harry) of Allentown, Pa. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Aria Chermansky, Kristopher Ruth, Anthony Chermansky and Isabelle Takacs.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents and by his seven siblings, Stephen Chermansky, Louise Bartok, Agnes Chermansky, Mary Weisenburger, Veronica Chermansky, Victor Chermansky and Joseph Chermansky.

Family and friends will be received from 10:30 to 1230 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Wasko Funeral Home, 216 Coitsville Road, Campbell, followed immediately by a funeral service at 12:30 p.m. He will be laid to rest in Lake Park Cemetery in Boardman, where military honors will be rendered.

Please visit www.waskofamily.com to send condolences.

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