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YOUNGSTOWN -- Anthony S. Tisler, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Heritage Manor in Youngstown.
Anthony was born April 12, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of Joseph and Ann Perrott Tisler.
Anthony was a 1967 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School, where he played football with Bob Babich. During his football days he earned his nickname "Buffalo."
Anthony served in the U.S. Marine Corps from July 6, 1967, until March 8, 1973.
Anthony married the love of his life, the former Joann Berardi, on July 14, 2000, and they shared 16 wonderful years of marriage until her passing on May 15, 2016.
Anthony worked the billet roller for LTV Steel (previously Youngstown Sheet and Tube Campbell Works.)
Anthony was of the Catholic faith and a parishioner of Sts. Peter & Paul Croatian Catholic Church. He was a member of the Holy Name Society at church and a member of Disabled American Veterans and the Military Order of Purple Heart Marine Corps League.
Anthony played in various pool leagues. He had been a football coach for the Campbell Little Red Devils and a softball coach for Mill Creek Baseball. Anthony enjoyed gardening, playing cards, football, the lottery and sports betting, especially for the Cincinnati Bengals. He loved being outdoors and exercising, especially running. Above all, he loved his church and his family.
Anthony will be deeply missed and always remembered by his stepson, Mike (Donna) Senchesak of Canton; and his daughter, Nicole (Mark) Dewitt of Youngstown; granddaughter, Therese Senchesak; his sister, Louise (Joe) Korhan of Austintown; along with many nieces and nephews whom he loved.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joann; brothers, Frank, Joseph and George Tisler; and a sister, Yvonne Tisler.
The Tisler family has entrusted Anthony's care to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell, where calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2026, and 9 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with prayers at 10:15 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Croatian Catholic Church in Youngstown, officiated by Msgr. Robert Siffrin and Fr. Joseph Rudjak.
Anthony will be laid to rest in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Cemetery in Lowellville.
The Tisler family would like to extend a heartfelt "Thank You" to the staff at Heritage Manor for their care and support.
Visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and to leave condolences with the family.
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