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     Paul W. Popowich was buried at North Colebrook Cemetery, New Lyme, Ashtabula Co., Ohio.² His Social Security Number was 278-10-9321.⁴ He married Gladys E. Wolfgang, daughter of Harry Clinton Wolfgang and Lavina M. "Vina" Walters.¹ Paul W. Popowich was born on January 12, 1911 at Youngstown, Mahoning Co., Ohio.^3,4 He died on November 22, 1992 at Ashtabula Co., Ohio, at age 81; The Ohio Death Index has a death date of Nov 23, 1992.^3,4

     Doris Jean Popowich was born on September 25, 1931 at Youngstown, Mahoning Co., Ohio.^3,5 As of July 1, 1950,her married name was Fozo.² She married Paul Sigmond Fozo on July 1, 1950 at Colebrook, Ashtabula Co., Ohio.² Doris Jean Popowich died on June 2, 2014 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, at age 82.^5,4 She ROCKFORD - Doris "Dolly" Fozo, 82 of Rockford died, Monday, June 2, 2014, at Riverbluff Nursing Home. Born September 25, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio to Paul W. and Gladys E. (Wolfgang) Popowich. Married Paul Fozo on June 17, 1950, at Colebrook United Methodist Church, Colebrook, OH. Dolly was an Office Manager for Panelectrics. Corp. Former member of First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago. Very active with Girl Scouts of America. She held a special fondness for all animals and her flower gardens, but mostly her grandchildren who were the light of her life. Survivors include husband, Paul; daughters, Barbara (Kevin) Daubert of Rockford and Pat (Michael) DeVlieger of Loves Park; brother, Robert (Mary Ann) Popowich of Mundelein, IL; grandchildren, Justin (Katy) DeVlieger, Stefanie DeVlieger, Brendan DeVlieger, Devon Daubert and Ariana Daubert; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Sue (Jim) Burger. Predeceased by her parents, Paul and Gladys and brother, Larry. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the exceptional staff at Riverbluff Nursing Home for their love, kindness, and compassion for Dolly during her stay. Memorial Service at noon Monday, June 9, 2014, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103, with Pastor Keith Kettwich officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. on June 8, 2014.⁵

     Larry Lee Popowich was buried at North Colebrook Cemetery, New Lyme, Ashtabula Co., Ohio.¹ He was born on January 5, 1941 at Youngstown, Mahoning Co., Ohio.^3,4 He married Carol Jean Parker on August 19, 1967 at Trumbull Co., Ohio.⁴ Larry Lee Popowich died on June 5, 1977 at Trumbull Co., Ohio, at age 36.²

     Paul Sigmond Fozo was born on July 18, 1930 at East Orwell, Ashtabula Co., Ohio.^2,3 He married Doris Jean Popowich, daughter of Paul W. Popowich and Gladys E. Wolfgang, on July 1, 1950 at Colebrook, Ashtabula Co., Ohio.¹ Paul Sigmond Fozo died on February 17, 2017 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, at age 86.³ He Paul S. Fozo, 86, of Rockford, Ill., passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. He was born July 18, 1930, in East Orwell, Ohio, the son of Paul and Wilma (Kulscar) Fozo. He was a veteran of the Air Force, serving during the Korean War. He was stationed in Iceland for a year. He then graduated from DeVry Technical School with his vocational degree. Paul married Doris J. Popowich in Colebrook, Ohio on June 17, 1950. She passed away in Rockford on June 2, 2014. Paul owned and operated Panelectrics Corporation in Rockford. Paul is survived by his daughters, Barb (Kevin) Daubert of Rockford, Ill., and Pat (Mike) DeVlieger of Loves Park, Ill; his grandchildren, Devon and Ariana Daubert, Justin (Katy) DeVlieger, Stefanie (John) Le, and Brendan (Danielle) DeVlieger; his great-granddaughter, Hope DeVlieger; his sisters, Wilma Bihari and Rosemary Harcsa, both of Cleveland, Ohio; his brother, George (Barbara) Fozo of Orwell, Ohio; his sister-in-law, MaryAnn Popowich of Mundelein, Ill; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris; his parents; his brother and sister-in-law, Louis and Ruth Fozo; and 4 brothers-in-law, Al Bihari, Steve Harcsa, Bob Popowich, and Larry Popowich. on February 20, 2017.³

     Virginia Louise Blackman was buried at Poland Riverside Cemetery, Poland, Mahoning Co., Ohio.² She Hubbard - Virginia Louise Wolfgang, 91, formerly of Poland, died early Friday morning at her daughter's home in Hubbard. Mrs. Wolfgang was born March 9, 1924 in Youngstown, a daughter of Ivan and Margaret Wehn Blackman. She spent most of her life living in Poland and was a 1942 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. Virginia went on to receive her A.B. from Youngstown College in 1946. At that time Virginia was listed in "Who's Who Among Students in Colleges and Universities". In 1961, Virginia received her B.S. in Education from Youngstown State University. For over 30 years, Virginia taught first grade at New Middletown Elementary and for three years worked as a substitute for Springfield Local. Mrs. Wolfgang retired from Springfield Local Board of Education after 33 years of service. She was a life member of MRTA, ORTA, and STRA, still meeting monthly with the Springfield Local Retired Teachers. Virginia also worked alongside her father at Pyatt Street Market, at Y.W.C.A., for Mahoning County as an assistant librarian, Strouss, and as a holiday telephone coordinator for Honey Baked Ham. Virginia was a member of Columbiana Chapter #428 Order of the Eastern Star (formerly Lamplight #582), Royal Arch Widows Association, Social Order of Beauceant- Warren #77, White Shrine of Jerusalem- Ruth Shrine #64, Sweetheart of the 45ers, and was presented Knight Templar Award Companion of the Temple. Virginia was a member of the Poland Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, serving over the years in all it's various offices, a member of A.A.R.P. #4545, a life member of Steel Valley Chapter #13 Ex P.O.W., the Youngstown South Christian Women, the Columbiana Christian Women, and the Friends of the Poland Library. Virginia was a member of the Poland Presbyterian Church since 1938, where she was a member of its Mariners. Her husband, James William Wolfgang, whom she married November 8, 1947, died November 1, 2003. They enjoyed traveling and got to all 50 states, all but one providence of Canada, and visited 25 countries (returning to some more than once). She also enjoyed being with her family, her many, many friendships, reading, and card playing. She leaves her two daughters, Janine (Robert) Jones, which whom she made her home with for the last four years in Hubbard, and five granchildren children, and eight great-grandchildren; Darlyne (George) Hoffman of Poland and six grandchildren children, twenty-six great- grandchildren, and four great- great- grandchildren. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Virginia was preceded in death by a sister, Beverly Borosky; and one grandson, David Jones.¹ She was born on March 9, 1924 at Youngstown, Mahoning Co., Ohio.^1,2 As of November 8, 1947,her married name was Wolfgang.¹ She married James William Wolfgang, son of Harry Clinton Wolfgang and Lavina M. "Vina" Walters, on November 8, 1947.^1,2 Virginia Louise Blackman died on May 1, 2015 at Hubbard, Trumbull Co., Ohio, at age 91.^1,2