John E. Chismar Sr. 1939-2025

Jack will always be remembered for his sense of humor, generosity, loyalty and being a true gentleman. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

He was born Feb. 3, 1939, in Youngstown, the son of William and Mary Maurer Chismar, and was a lifelong area resident.

Jack attended SS. Cyril & Methodius Grade School and then was a 1957 graduate from The Rayen High School. He proudly served in the United States Army, where he enlisted on Jan. 17, 1962. Jack served post-war overseas in Korea and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the Marksmanship Medal. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army on Jan. 6, 1964, and continued to serve his country in the Army Reserve, being fully discharged on Jan. 16, 1968.

Jack began his career at Star Bottling Company, followed by working as a salesman for 14 years with American General Insurance Company. He was then employed with R.L. Lipton, beginning as a delivery driver and working into a sales position, retiring in 2004.

Jack was an active member of St. Charles Borromeo Church, serving as a Eucharistic minister, adult server and with the nursing home ministry. He also volunteered his time at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Jack lived life to the fullest and loved getting people to laugh by telling them jokes. He enjoyed bowling and was active in many leagues, working in his yard for hours and going on casino bus trips where he would play games of chance, but he especially loved spending time with his family.

Jack leaves behind to hold onto his precious memories, the love of his life, his wife of over 60 years, the former Elizabeth “Betty” Naples, whom he married Aug. 1, 1964; his beloved children, Lisa (Kevin) O’Brien and John Jr. (Kathy) Chismar, both of Columbus; his three grandsons whom he adored, Jason O’Brien, and Alex and Peter Chismar; two brothers, Michael Chismar and Edward Chismar; and a sister-in-law, Joann Stolar; along with nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Besides his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his two sisters, Dorothy (Andy) Stolar and Mary Pauline Kral; brothers and sisters-in-law, William (Mariann) Chismar, Joseph Chismar and Anthony (Barbara) Chismar; sisters-in-law, Nancy Chismar and Janie Chismar; and brother-in-law, Tom Stolar.

Family and friends may pay their respects to Jack 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman.

There will be a prayer service 12:20 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2025 at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman, followed by a 1 p.m. funeral Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Drive, Boardman, with the Rev. David Weikart as celebrant.

Entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown, where Jack will be honored with military honors for his service to our country.

In lieu of flowers material contributions may be made in Jack’s memory to Disabled American Veterans, 204 Youngstown Road SE, Warren, OH 44484.

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

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