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Dale E. Kaczmark 1960-2026

GIRARD -- Dale E. Kaczmark, 65, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, Sept. 1, 2026, at Austintown Health Care, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Dale was born Sept. 18, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of the late Jack "Pap" and Blanche Heston Kaczmark, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1980 graduate of Girard High School and worked as a landscaper for many years.

Dale was a kind and helpful man who was always willing to lend a hand and was considered a true "Jack of all trades."

He enjoyed watching wrestling, had an interest in trucks, and especially loved to cook and bake. For Dale, food was a way of showing his love, and he was happiest when he was feeding the people he cared about. Above all, he treasured the time he spent with his family.

Dale leaves to forever cherish his memory his three children, Timothy (Pam), Wesley (Brenda) and Belinda; six grandchildren, Brittanie, David, Mya, Emily, Corey and Sophia; four great-grandchildren, David Jr., Brayden, Niko and Jaxson; his siblings, Mary, Diane, Jacqueline, Jack "Peanut" (Renee), Charles (Nancy) and Leonard; his friends, Dave Chemley and John Curto; his former wife, Brenda Kaczmark; and many extended family members.

In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his grandson, Wesley Jr.; two brothers, Tom (Dorothy) and Michael (Sandy) Kaczmark; his grandmother, Margaret Heston; and his friend, Gary Bass.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 222 S. State St., Girard, where a memorial service will be held at 6 p.m.

Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to send condolences to Dale's family.

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