He was born Oct. 1, 1942, in Youngstown, the son of Frank E. Sr. and Elizabeth Voutard Russell, and was a lifelong area resident.

Frank graduated from Canfield High School. He was employed for over 30 years at General Motors Lordstown, working in auto general repair and retiring in 1996. After his retirement, he returned to work at Kauffman’s for 12 years and completely retired in 2008.

Frank proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, earning the rank of lance corporal. He was awarded the following decorations: the Good Conduct Medal, the Sharpshooter Badge Rifle and the Expert Badge Pistol. He then received an honorable discharge, Jan. 29, 1963.

Frank was an active member of: the Argus Lodge 545 of Canfield; Scottish Rite of Youngstown; Zem Zem Shriners of Erie, Pa.; the Eastern Star Opal Chapter of Cortland; Masonic 183 Club of North Bay Canada; and the V-Twin Cruisers of Trumbull County.

Frank had many passions throughout his life. He enjoyed riding his Yamaha trike, collecting coins and baseball cards, traveling, fishing and going to out to dinner.

He leaves behind to hold to his precious memories, his beloved wife, the former Tracy L. Smith; a daughter, Susy (Brian) Smith of Austintown; grandchildren, Todd Mounce and Josh (Samantha) Mounce; a great-grandson, Colton; a brother, James (Kris) Russell; nephew, David Russell; and his parents-in-law, Rose (Paul) Mucci and Martin (Renee) Kolisar; and good friend for many years, Tim Mounce; along with many fur babies, especially Micky, who was his companion through it all.

Besides his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his best friend, Fred Rome.

Family and friends may pay their respects to Frank 4 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, and again from noon until 12:50 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, all at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman.

There will be a funeral service held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at the funeral home, with Pastor Dan Tayman as celebrant.

Burial will take place in Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown, where military honors will be rendered for Frank’s service to his country by the great men and women of the Tri State Marine Corps League.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that all memorial tributes be made in Frank’s name to West Side Cats, 4305 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512.

Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary or send condolences to Frank’s family.

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Frank E. Russell Jr. 1942-2023

YOUNGSTOWN — Frank E. “Pig” Russell Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at his residence early Friday morning, Oct. 13, 2023.

He was born Oct. 1, 1942, in Youngstown, the son of Frank E. Sr. and Elizabeth Voutard Russell and was a lifelong area resident.

Frank graduated from Canfield High School. He was employed for over 30 years at General Motors Lordstown, working in auto general repair; from which he retired in 1996.

After his retirement, he returned to work at Kauffman’s for 12 years, and completely retired in 2008.

Frank proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, earning the rank of Lance Corporal. He was awarded the following decorations: the Good Conduct Medal; the Sharpshooter Badge

Rifle; and the Expert Badge Pistol. He then received an Honorable Discharge on Jan. 29, 1963.

Frank was an active member of: the Argus Lodge 545 of Canfield; Scottish Rite of Youngstown; Zem Zem Shriners of Erie, Pa.; the Eastern Star Opal Chapter of Cortland; Masonic 183 Club of North

Bay Canada; and the V-Twin Cruisers of Trumbull County.

Frank had many passions throughout his life. He enjoyed riding his Yamaha Trike, collecting coins and baseball cards, traveling, fishing and going to out to dinner.

He leaves behind to hold to his precious memories his beloved wife, the former Tracy L. Smith; a daughter, Susy (Brian) Smith of Austintown; grandchildren, Todd Mounce and Josh (Samantha) Mounce; a great-grandson, Colton; a brother, James (Kris) Russell; nephew, David Russell; and his parents-in-law, Rose (Paul) Mucci, and Martin (Renee) Kolisar; along with many fur babies, especially Micky, who was his companion through it all.

Besides his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his best friend, Fred Rome.

Family and friends may pay their respects to Frank, from 4 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, and again from noon until 12:50 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, all at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at the funeral home, with Pastor Dan Tayman as celebrant.

Burial will take place in Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown, where military honors will be rendered for Frank’s service to his country, by the great men and women of the Tri State Marine Corps League.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that all memorial tributes be made, in Frank’s name, to West Side Cats, 4305 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512.

Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary or send condolences to Frank’s family.

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