William J. Shina 1946-2026

He was born July 29, 1946, in Youngstown, the son of the late William Edward and Sophia Podosky Shina.

He was of Catholic faith and attended St. Patrick Church.

William served his country during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged.

William moved to California in the early ’70s as a young man to pursue an acting and singing career. He had many different parts in small movies and television programs and was a member of the Screen Actors Guild.

William was very good with his hands and crafts; he was an accomplished furniture maker and worked in construction.

He leaves to cherish his memories and remember him, his sisters, Agnes Ann Scheetz and Debra (Bill) Arnaut, and brother, Jerry (Annie) Shina.

He also leaves his nephews, Earl (Connie) Scheetz, William (Ursula) Scheetz, Christopher (Stacy) Scheetz and Shawn (Sharyn) Scheetz, Colt (Wendy) Yohman and Jared Shina. Plus, several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Family and friends may call 10 to 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at the Fox Funeral Home, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m.

He will be buried in Calvary Cemetery with his parents.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to give condolences to the family.

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