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07-03-2025
- Automotive
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Richard S. Posivak, Youngstown, Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Richard S. Posivak, 93, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, March 3, 2025, at Hospice House surrounded by the love of his family. Richard was born November 19, 1931, in Youngstown, the son of the late Stephan and Elizabeth Suhovecky Posivak. Find obituaries from your high school A lifelong area resident, he was a proud graduate of Chaney High School and went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Air Force. As a member of the troop transport wing, he was part of the flight team on the B36 bomber that carried the atomic bomb during the Korean War. Following his military service, Richard attended Youngstown College and built a career in engineering, working for Wean United Engineering until its closure and later for George Mitchell Company, from where he retired. In the 1970's, he served as president of the Wean United Credit Union. Mr. Posivak was a longtime member of the former Holy Name of Jesus Church and later became a parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, St. Matthias Church. Rich had a passion for motorcycles, antique cars, and all things mechanical. As a dedicated member and past president of the Mahoning Valley Old Car Club, he spent over 30 years organizing car cruises and annual car shows, sharing his love of classic automobiles with the community. He relished riding his Cushman Scooter with his friends to Geneva-on-the-Lake and enjoyed boating on Lake Erie and Mosquito Lake. An adventurer at heart, Rich loved to travel, often exploring new destinations with his family. Together, they visited 48 states, with only Alaska and Washington left unexplored. Whether on the road or at home, he always found joy in making memories with his loved ones. He was especially fond of Christmas and holiday decorations, bringing warmth and festive spirit to those around him. When not traveling, Richard could often be found tinkering in his garage, building model cars, or enjoying hobbies with his granddaughter. Rich is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ethel Palko Posivak, whom he married November 23, 1957; his daughter, Tamara (Ray E.) Zedaker of Hubbard; his granddaughter, Rachel (Joseph III) Bendekovich of Hubbard; many nieces and nephews and countless friends. Family and friends may gather to pay respects from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Kinnick Funeral Home 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown, where a funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown. In lieu of flowers, Rich's family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Mahoning Valley Old Car Club Children's Fund in care of the family. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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05-03-2025
- General
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Thomas M. Pokabla, Youngstown, Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – We come together to celebrate the life and mourn the loss of Dr. Thomas M. Pokabla, who passed away at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by loved ones on the morning of Monday, March 3, 2025. After a brief illness, he transitioned from this world to Heaven on his own time and in his own way – one final last directive from Tom. Tom was born right here in Youngstown on September 2, 1939 to Anna Kutlick and Michael 'Cobbs' Pokabla. Find obituaries from your high school He spent the rest of his years here in Youngstown after meeting his life-long love, Mary Josephine Anne Brannan. The doctor and the beautiful nurse. It was fate and a match making patient that brought the two together. They married on June 22, 1968 and were together until he passed, still holding hands as they did for 56 years of marriage. Tom was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School where he is a member of the Woodrow Wilson Hall of Fame. He also graduated from Youngstown College, working at times 2-3 jobs to support himself through. He then went on to podiatry school at The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine after a chance encounter with a local podiatrist who peaked his interest in podiatric medicine. Tom practiced medicine in Howland, Ohio for over 50 years in the same office with patients coming from all over Northeast Ohio to be cared for by him. Together, Tom and Mary Jo had four children, Thomas (Julia Hawkins-Pokabla), Jr., Chris (Maygan) and Michael (Martina) and finally the daughter they always wanted, Jennifer (Rob) Lane. The love of his children knew no limits, no distance, and fostered a love of family that his children will carry for the rest of their lives and into their own families. Beloved beyond measure were his grandchildren, Ava and Michael, Ellie and Zoe, Jace and Bode, Lauren and A.J., and a beautiful baby girl on the way… Just like with his own children, Tom's love of his grandchildren knew no beginning or end. If there was an event, Tom was there, trying to swindle his way into the best seat in the house to cheer them on win or lose. Tom cannot be fully incapsulated by an obituary. He was a larger than life character who genuinely wanted to be a part of the lives of his loved ones. He greatly enjoyed his involvement with podiatric medical societies, the Howland Rotary, serving as it's president for several years, being on the sidelines at Howland High School football games as a team physician, directing the residency program locally for podiatry and podiatric surgery residents, and traveling to more countries and continents than can be listed. Always up for a bit of an adventure, Tom could be found out on Lake Erie on his boat, named the 'Mary Jo' in honor of his lady love, jet skiing into his '80s and water skiing well into his '60s, learning how to snow ski in his '40s along with his family, going to Teenie's Tavern for their fish and pierogi's during Lent, having a good cigar and glass of wine with a friend or his boys, getting over to Station Square as often as possible for an amazing meal with his wife, attending Slovak heritage events in and around the area, watching Seinfeld before he and his wife went to bed, talking with his brother Ted (Barb) on the phone about Nascar for the entire race, and trying his hand at fixing things around the house. After retirement, you could find Tom at home having a late breakfast with his wife, at cardiac rehab at Mercy Health talking with friends and exercising to 'lose those last ten pounds', texting out funny memes to friends, sneaking a sweet treat or piece of peanut butter toast, at church, at his grandchildren's events, or still trying to learn how to speak German. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marie and sister, Joan, who have received Tom into Heaven with love. Tom also was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, as well as his sister-in-law, Kathleen Brannan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 8 at St. Edward's Roman Catholic Church, 238 Tod Lane, Youngstown. Friends may call 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 7, at the Lane Family Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown. He will be laid to rest in the Lake Park Cemetery in Youngstown. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tom's honor to the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley or the St. Vincent de Paul Society. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Thomas, please visit our floral 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
