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YOUNGSTOWN - Louise M. Thomas, 94, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at Briarfield Place.
Louise was born on Jan. 30, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John and Caroline Karlovich Zitkovich.
Louise was very proud of her Croation heritage, as evidenced by her involvement with the Croation Club and CFU. She was a 38-year member of the St. George Lodge #66 of the Croation Fraternal Union of America, serving as a trustee, convention delegate to five conventions and nest manager of the Children's Lodge Nest #309 of the Croation Fraternal Union, a member and trustee of the Croation Pensioners Club, recording secretary of the American Croation Citizens Club, member of the St. George Kolo Group, which performed in Croatia in 1989.
She worked at the St. George Croation Club in the office and as kitchen staff and waitress of the weekly fish dinners and was the hostess and chairman of the annual Breakfast with Santa Claus at the Croation Club for over 30 years. Louise served for 30 years as the treasurer of the Voice of the CFU Radio Show of Youngstown.
She was a member of SS Peter and Paul Croatian Church of Youngstown.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edward Thomas; brothers John and Bill Zitkovich; and son, Patrick J. Narry.
She will always be remembered lovingly by her daughter-in-law, Marybeth (Timothy) Heimel; grandchildren, Shawn (Dyanne) Narry, Maureen (Michael) Leech and Sarah (Daniel) Hepple; great-grandchildren, Kylie Narry and Dylan Hepple; special nephew, John (Kelly) Zitkovich; and nieces, Traci (John) Lisko and Jennifer (Jeff) Schlager; close friend, George Vranich; as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Calling hours will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman, followed by an 11 a.m. funeral service.
The Rite of Committal will be at Lake Park Cemetery, 1459 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown.
Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support by visiting the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.
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