Peter Alexoff 1930-2025

He was born Dec. 16, 1930, to the late Angele and Stefka Tricoff Alexoff.

After graduating from Campbell High School, he went on to serve as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps until his honorable discharge in 1953.

Immediately following his discharge, he married Kathleen Maxymych on Aug. 16, 1953. They had their only child, Randall, in 1957.

Peter spent two decades as a partner in a successful machine design business before retiring at 55. However, retirement was just the beginning of his professional career, as he then joined his son, Randy, at Vari-Wall Tube Specialists Inc., where he proudly served as executive vice president.

A brilliant innovator with a meticulous eye, he held several patents for machine design and was instrumental in establishing Vari-Wall as a leader in manufacturing metal parts used for many industries worldwide. He took great pride in attacking problems others felt unsolvable and had a relentless pursuit of perfection. He had an unshakable determination and eagerness to mentor young engineers. His dedication never wavered; he worked up until the very end.

Outside of work, Peter was committed to giving back to the community. He became a 33rd degree Mason, was a 50-year member at Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church and contributed to many local charities, including the Poland Library, to honor his late wife.

Peter had an innate ability to bring life to any room he entered. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his great-grandchildren, drinking wine and sharing his witty humor with those that meant the most to him at Panera, Chick-fil-A or his condo in Naples, Florida.

His faith, love for his family and commitment to others served as an inspiration to all those he touched.

Peter never wavered in his support and care for his beloved wife of 45 years throughout her long illness and made sure to let anyone who would listen know: “I married the most beautiful girl I laid my eyes on.”

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his son, Randall L. (Beth) Alexoff of Poland; two granddaughters, Ashley (Chris) Cochren and Katelynn (Chris) Vorwald; great-grandchildren, Connor and Wyatt Cochren, and Madison and Lilyann Vorwald; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathleen, who passed away May 29, 1999; his sisters, Vera Evanoff, Eleanor Alexoff and Blanche Nokoff; his brother, Carl Alexoff; and longtime companion, Olga.

The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to Juleana and Jewel-Z Private Care for their compassionate, around-the-clock care of Peter.

Friends will be received 10 to 10:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church, followed immediately by a Funeral Liturgy beginning at 11 a.m.

He will then be laid to rest with his wife in Poland Riverside Cemetery, where military honors will be rendered for his service to our country.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Restoration and Beautification Committee of Columbiana, PO Box 53, Columbiana, OH 44480, for the Scoreboard Fund at Madison Field.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland.

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