John Gaskill Jr. 1930-2026

He was born Jan. 21, 1930, in Frostburg, Maryland, son of the late John and Rose Lavin Gaskill Sr.

John graduated from Frostburg High School in 1947 and enlisted in the United States Army.

He later worked as an ironworker at Republic Steel and Sheet and Tube in Youngstown; he retired in 1987.

John liked stock car racing in Canfield during the 1950s. He belonged to Ironworkers Local 207 in Youngstown and enjoyed gardening and boating.

John is survived by his sons, Jack (Beth) Gaskill of Dallas, Texas, and Joseph (Sandy) Gaskill of Austintown; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister, Grace Rizer.

At John’s request, no funeral services will be held.

The family would like to thank Diane Reese and the staff of The Inn at Ironwood for the compassion and care shown to John while he was a resident.

The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in North Lima with the arrangements for their loved one.

Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.

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