Charlotte M. Russell 1938-2023

Charlotte was born Sept. 7, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William A. and Harriet M. Smith Larson.

She graduated from North High School in Youngstown in 1957 and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.

Charlotte was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Youngstown, where she proudly served in the Altar Guild.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Charlotte enjoyed spending time with her family and surprising them with thoughtful gestures or small gifts. Always a kind and generous person, she especially loved her children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter, along with many friends and extended family. In her free time, she enjoyed being a homemaker, sewing, making crafts, shopping and going to Dunkin Donuts. She was a woman of deep faith and very proud of her Swedish ancestry.

Charlotte is survived by three children, Rhonda L. Russell Czifra of Youngstown, Douglas M. (Jennifer) Russell of Temecula, Calif. and Linda M. Russell of Youngstown; three grandchildren, Mitchell L. Czifra (Lisa) of Austintown, Jillian E. Russell and Natasha M. Russell, both of Temecula, Calif.; a great-granddaughter, Sadie M. Czifra of Austintown; two nephews, Bill (Lisa) Larson and Rick Larson, both of Austintown; her caregiver, Deborah Hammond; her friend, Marian Hernandez, with whom she attended church; and many family members, friends and four-legged grand-animals. She will be deeply and sadly missed by all.

Besides her parents, William A. and Harriet M., Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Kenneth M. Russell, whom she married July 15, 1961, and who died June 23, 2007; and her brother, William A. Larson.

Family and friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St. in Boardman, and 10 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road in Youngstown. There will be a funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, celebrating Charlotte’s life, at Zion Lutheran Church, with Pastor Duane Jesse officiating. Interment will take place in Lake Park Cemetery in Youngstown.

The family would like to thank Dr. David Rich and his staff, Dr. Ghazaleh Bigdeli, Dr. Vipin Villgran, Dr. Nathaniel Doe and Dr. Stephen Evan, and the MICU staff at St. Elizabeth Boardman and Youngstown hospitals, as well as the staff at Wickshire Poland Senior Living, for the love, care and support that was given to Charlotte and her family during this time.

The family is requesting material tributes take the form of contributions to Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, OH 44511; or to Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406, in memory of Charlotte.

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to share memories and online condolences with Charlotte’s family.

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