In memory of our members.

Born in Missoula, Montana, in June 1948, Rod devoted his life to public service. He began as a firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service in Idaho and Montana before becoming an ROTC cadet at the University of Montana in Missoula.

He went on to serve as an infantry officer in the United States Army. Rod took great pride in his military career. He became an airborne jumpmaster and served for more than 20 years in the active-duty Army and Army Reserve, ultimately retiring at the rank of lieutenant colonel.

After his military retirement, he continued mentoring future generations through Junior ROTC at The Rayen School in Youngstown, Ohio, and later as the primary military science instructor in Youngstown State University's ROTC program. His commitment to service continued throughout his retirement. Rod volunteered extensively with the American Legion, serving for 10 years as commander of Post 15.

He also served as president of the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. Rod also served on the Mahoning County Veteran Service Commission Board for ten years. He dedicated his retirement to supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.

For all his professional accomplishments, Rod's most cherished roles were those of husband, father, and grandfather. In May 1979, he married the love of his life, Florence Mary Hosler, nee Dugan. Together, they built a life filled with love and adventure, traveling through life and around the world side by side for 47 years.

Rod was a devoted father to Elizabeth Anne Bush, nee Hosler.

Born on December 19, 1938, in Youngstown’s Smokey Hallow, Carl was the son of Thomas and Antoinette (Candela) Nunziato. A 1956 graduate of The Rayen School, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, along with a teaching certificate from Youngstown State University in 1961, where he was enrolled in the ROTC program. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army.

In August of 1961, Carl married his high school sweetheart, Clorinda "Clara" J. Scarpine. Together they shared more than 64 wonderful years of marriage.

Carl’s military service included three tours of combat to Thailand and Vietnam. During his service he earned many awards, including the, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Air Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with three Battle Stars, Aircraft Crew Gunner Wings, among others. In November 1966, at Soui Da, Tay Nigh Province, Vietnam, Carl was severely wounded during a Viet Cong mortar attack on his unit.

As a result of the attack, Carl suffered the loss of both legs. He spent nearly two years in Walter Reed Hospital before being honorably discharged from the Army in 1968 with the rank of Major. Following his discharge, Carl enrolled in Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1971.

He spent his career as an attorney for Dollar Savings and Trust Company, Ohio Bank Corp., National City Bank and in private practice. He also received an Honorary Doctor of Law degree from Youngstown State University in 2008. Outside of his military and private sector service, Carl was also a staunch disability advocate in the greater Mahoning Valley community.

After graduation from high school, Edi attended Central State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science. She did post graduate studies at Purdue University-Calumet, Kent State University at Trumbull. She also studied at UCLA and the University of Cincinnati.

Edwina taught mathematics in the Warren, OH city schools. and was a financial aid advisor at Mahoning Valley College Access program. Edi married

Walter was the retired director of Mahoning County Emergency Management and Homeland Security, holding that position for over 29 years. He also served as the director of the Emergency 9-1-1 services of the county. He was a member of the nationwide emergency response team for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, responding to numerous national emergencies.

Active in his profession, he served in many leadership positions in both state- and national-level associations. He most recently was the president of Emergency Planning Associates LLC, a planning and consulting firm; vice president of Jtyler Enterprises LLC, a motorcycle accessory business which developed (U.S. and World Patient) and manufactured the WheelieTeach Device.

He was also nationally certified in homeland security by the American Board of Forensic Examiners. A retired U.S. Army colonel, he was the recipient of many awards and citations and served in various staff and command positions.

A member of the American Legion, he was president of the Mahoning Chapter of the Reserve Officers Association. He was a charter member and past president of the Military Officers Association of America, Mahoning Shenango Valley Chapter, where he received the prestigious Ambassador Award and the Colonel Boals Award for leadership from the Reserve Officers Association. He was appointed by the Department of Defense as the military outreach director of the state of Ohio for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

A member of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, he served as past president and vice president and was a member of the Ukrainian Orthodox League of the U.S.

and Leila (Roberts) Hanni and was proud to grow up on the Eastside of Youngstown. Robin dedicated his life to service, enlisting in the Army in 1976 and retiring with the rank of Captain. During his time in the service, he earned the following decorations and citations; his Parachutist Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon, and Sharpshooter Qualification Badge w/ 45 Caliber Pistol.

Beyond his military career, Robin was a Veteran Representative at the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services who retired from the state in 2001. He was an avid swimmer, former football coach for several area high school teams and an active member of MOAA, The Knights of Columbus, and Christ Our Savior Perish (St. Nicholas Church).

Robin is survived by his two children Brent (Holly) Hanni and Kimberly (Jarrod) Vrabel, and his five grandchildren: Vanessa, Anthony, Ethan, Noah and Maria as well as numerous siblings, cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of over 51 years the former

He proudly served in the US Army where he worked for the Department of Defense in many positions. He retired from the Army after nearly 25 years as a Major. Peter was past president of the Military Officers Association of America in both the Canton and Mahoning Valley organizations.

He loved America and enjoyed traveling around her as much as possible, however, he did love being at home with his wife and yorkies. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife Beverly Mihai and brother Joe Bedmarczyk. He is survived by his wife Ilona Mihai, children Phillip Mihai, Stephanie Mihai, and Elizabeth (Jim) Wright, and a multitude of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Public Viewing will be held Friday, 22nd of September, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. George Romanian Orthodox Church 144 30th St. NW Canton, Ohio 44709 with funeral service to follow at 12:00 PM.

V. Rev. Fr.

Daniel Palanceanu and Fr. Colin Barker officiating. Burial will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at 02:15 PM in Seville, Ohio.

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She married William Thomas Beatty on Feb. 11, 2003, and he preceded her in death on April 27, 2014. Audrey was a homemaker and drove semi tractor-trailers across the country for many years.

She taught her son to drive. She later returned to school to become a licensed practical nurse, retiring in 2003 from Orchard Manor in Grove City. She was a former member of the Grove City Eastern Star and White Shrine, and former member and Past Matron of Eastern Star Chapter No.

333 in New Castle. Audrey enjoyed quilting and scrapbooking. Survivors include her son, Donald R.

Smith of Volant; two daughters, Rae Lynn Smith of Volant and Lea Ann Kuth of Harmony, Pennsylvania; a brother, Randall L. Price of Ft. Meyers, Florida; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Darren, in 1982; and three brothers, Ronald C., Richard A. and Raymond J. Price.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, at the Smith Funeral Home, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock, PA with Rev. Matt Bupp presiding.

Family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the Smith Funeral Home in Slippery Rock. Interment will be in South Plain Grove Cemetery following Monday's service.

29, 1925, in New Wilmington, the daughter of Walter Stewart Dick and Maude Ethel Magee Dick. Genevieve was a graduate of New Wilmington High School and a 1947 graduate of Westminster College, where she earned a bachelor of business administration (BBA) degree in business administration management. In 1950, she began her teaching career in Evans City, Pennsylvania, as a business and typing teacher where Genevieve met the love of her life, Harry Strong.

They were married on June 9, 1951. In 1956, she began a 25-year career of teaching business and typing at West Middlesex High School. Genevieve had a passion for teaching and loved keeping up with her former students.

She was active with the Neshannock Presbyterian Church in New Wilmington, Lady's Circle, City Rescue Mission, Gideon Auxiliary, and Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. Genevieve was a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, traveling and visiting with neighbors.

She had a love for all animals. Genevieve is survived by two daughters, Sarah Strong (Fred Schroth) and Julie Reese (Ralph); grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Erin Reese, Michael Reese (Kelli), Courtney Craig (Marc), Charlotte, Ava and Collin, and a brother, Robert Dick. Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Harry Strong; and second husband, John Scupholm.

Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the Smith Funeral Home, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington.

A service will follow at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the funeral home with the Rev. Jim Moose, pastor of Unity Presbyterian Church, officiating.

Interment will follow at Neshannock Cemetery, New Wilmington.

A lifetime resident of Madison Township, Gary was born on 22 July 1943 and graduated from Beaver Local in 1961. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Youngstown State University in 1965 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant from the Army ROTC program, serving in Korea during the Vietnam War. Gary retired from the Army Reserve in 1992 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

He capably served as the President of the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, 2015-2017. Gary married Patty Ann Lynn on 26 February 1966, a union lasting 55 years. He was a proud father of 15 children that included LTC (Ret,) Gary Timothy Williams of East Liverpool, and MAJ (Ret.) Patrick “Rick” and Kelly Williams of Negley, both members of the MSVC-MOAA.

Gary earned a Masters’ Degree from Kent State University in public school administration, and served as Columbiana County Recorder and Commissioner and was a longtime Madison Township Trustee. Gary was a member of Point of Mercy Sanctuary in Lisbon. He was active in Calcutta Rotary, Beaver Local Alumni Association, Beaver Local Athletic Hall of Fame, and numerous Veterans Service Organizations.

He was raised in San Antonio,  Texas, and Hobbs, N.M. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Pamela, Normal; children, John (Nancy) Bishop, Texas; Brian (Heather) Chism, California; Sheralyn (Rex) Morris, California; and Alissa (Glenn) Lynch, Illinois; brother- in-law, Terry (Tracy) Dwy, Nevada; cousin, Rosemary Thompson, Georgia; nieces, Linda (Charles) Ogburn and Laurie (Mike) LaBau, both of Texas; grandchildren, Jeremy Bishop, Christine Hughes, Michael (Victoria) Bishop, Tyler Hoskins, Cameron (Alexis) Hoskins, Brianne Cruz, Spencer Hoskins, Gavin Lynch, Mackenzie Lynch, Nathaniel Chism and Reese Scott; and great-grandchildren, Carly Hughes, MayaJo Hughes, Avalyn Hoskins, Maeryn Hoskins, Grayson Lee Hoskins and James Bishop. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John Bishop.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force and Air Force Reserves, serving during the Korean War. He achieved the rank of lieutenant with the Air Force.

He worked as a police officer in Riverside, Calif., while going to school to obtain his law degree. He worked for State Farm Insurance in claims for 33 years. His lifelong love of horses led to many years of memories with the Riverside Rancheros and the De Anza de Cabelleros horse groups.

After retirement he became active in the Honor Guard for Amvets Post 45 in Salem, Ohio, and most recently the Honor Guard with American Legion Post 635, Normal. According to his request, no services will be observed. A special thank you to OSF Home Health Care and Hospice for care and compassion these past four months.