Lou Ellen Maschgan 1947-2023

She was born Aug. 8, 1947, in Warren, the daughter of Louis and Helen Kuhn Soltesz.

She was a 1965 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and attended Kent State University for two years. Lou Ellen was employed, for four years, in the St. Stephen School cafeteria. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Girard, enjoyed cooking, spending time with her grandchildren and collecting angels and cardinals.

Her husband, Bryan Maschgan, whom she married May 4, 1968, died Oct. 16, 2014.

She will be deeply missed by two daughters, Shelley Myers, with whom she made her home, and Christina Cole and her husband, Charles, also of Niles; a brother, Louis Soltesz and his wife, Victoria of McDonald; six grandchildren, Corey Myers, Cassie Bailey and her husband, Kaelip, Jonathan Golias, Brandon Golias, Caydence Golias, and Hunter Cole; and a great-granddaughter, Valerie Bailey.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Shirley Mignogna.

Friends may call from 5 p.m., until the time of the 7 p.m. funeral service Friday, at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home, Niles.

Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi and Son Funeral Home in Niles.

Family and friends can visit www.josephrossifuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Lou Ellen’s family.

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