Ida T. Michael 1929-2024

She was born Jan. 1, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Peter and Marie Khoury Michael and was a lifelong area resident.

Ida graduated from South High School in 1946 and still had her yearbook.

She enjoyed her job for 24 years at The United SteelWorkers of America as a telephone operator, until her retirement in 1984. Ida belonged to a bridge club and several other card clubs. She loved dancing and other fun functions.

She was a longstanding member of St. Maron Maronite Church and helped during the elections as a poll worker for over 20 years.

Ida leaves to cherish her memory her nieces, Karen Snyder, Barbara Jo Young, Cheryl Michael and Pat Greenwood; and nephew, Ronald Snyder. She also leaves several great-nieces and great-nephews, plus many dear friends.

Ida was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Julia Kovach, Mable Lubic, Margaret Snyder, Fred Michael and Minnie Michael; and her longtime companion Frank Viola from Grove City, Pa., who passed away July of 2007.

Family and friends may call from noon to 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 at St. Maron Maronite Church, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown, followed by a Divine Liturgy at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Tony Massad as celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that material tributes be made to St. Maron Maronite Church, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown, Ohio 44511.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.

Family and friends of Ida may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to leave condolences for the Michael family.

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