John N. Opritza

John N. Opritza, 79 Struthers- John N. Opritza, 79, of 571 Idora Lane died early Wednesday morning at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Bristolville, Ohio March 9, 1925, a son of Nicholas J. Opritza Sr. and Anna Lameranjun. Mr. Opritza was a graduate of East High School and attended Youngstown College, where he was among the founders of the Indepenguins Club. He worked in the Maintenance Department at Schwebelâa�a��s Bakery for 16 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church in Boardman. Mr. Opritza was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp serving during WW II. He leaves his wife, the former Barbara Dugas, whom he married December 5, 1970; three daughters, Vicki Balogh of Struthers, Cynthia (Dennis) Golubic of El Paso, TX, and Jennifer (Matt) Martin of Derry, NH; two sons, James (Lynn) Opritza of Lowellville and William (Diana) Opritza of Struthers; one sister, Pauline Baun of Columbus; one brother, Dr. Andrew (Jan) Opritza of Melvern, OH; and nine grandchildren, Dennis, Andrew, Luke, Kaitlyn, Madison, Lindsey, Sierra, Mackenzie, and Little Billy. He was preceded in death by a brother, Nicholas Opritza Jr. Funeral services will be Friday 7PM at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, Struthers where friends may call from 4:00-6:45 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 7928 Herbert Rd., Canfield, OH 44406 or Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St. Boardman, OH 44512. Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobit.com

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