Frank J. Roman 1938-2025

Frank was born Feb. 7, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of the late Ross and Carmel Ferraro Roman, and was a lifelong area resident.

He worked for the Packaging Corporation of America for 26 years before joining the environmental services department at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, where he worked for 20 years before retiring in 2006.

A devout Catholic, Frank was a longtime member of St. Brendan Church, where he served as a Eucharistic minister. He also volunteered with the St. Vincent de Paul Society and delivered communion to the sick at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Frank enjoyed many hobbies, including downhill skiing, golfing, bowling, photography, gardening and cooking. He was known for his pleasant, soft-spoken nature and deep faith.

He is survived by his nephew, Richard (Denise) Ellis; his niece, Lisa Ellis Ratkowski; great-nieces, Allison and Danielle; a great-great-nephew and two great-great-nieces; and his beloved fictive kin, Helena Rhymer and her children.

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his sister, Juliann “Judy” Ellis; his niece, Karen Ellis Thompson, and her husband, Robert Thompson; his great-niece, Melissa Thompson; and his great-nephew, Joshua Thompson.

Family and friends may gather to pay respects 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025, at St. Brendan Church, 2800 Oakwood Ave., Youngstown, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.

The family would like to thank the caregivers of Canfield Healthcare Center, along with April and Ron from Sanctuary Hospice, for their compassionate care. Special thanks are also extended to his fellow residents at Canfield Healthcare Center for their companionship and for sharing many enjoyable hours watching ball games and sporting events with Frank.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown.

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