Wasko Funeral Home
Charles V. Wasko, 90
Youngstown: Funeral services will be held 9am Monday at the Wasko Funeral Home and 9:30am in Holy Name of Jesus Church in Youngstown for Charles V. Wasko, 90 who passed away Wednesday morning in his home.
Charles was born Feb. 28, 1919 in Struthers, the son of Nicholas and Mary Pollak Wasko.
He was a 1937 graduate of South High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Marine Corps in WWII.
Charles retired from General Fire Proofing as a press operator.
He was a very active member of the church and was very active in St. Vincent DePaul Society.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife the former Helen Shuba whom he married on Nov. 25, 1948; his children, Carole (George) Kolman of Poland, Eugene (Glenna) of Rochester, MN and Charles P. (Marilyn) of Stow; grandchildren, Alex Tocco, Beth Usrey, Hayley, Jon, Sarah, Kyle and Mark Wasko; step-grandchildren, Nicole Broadwater and Natalie Kolman; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Nathan and Cameron and 3 step great grandchildren, Seth, Demitrious and Austine.
He was preceded in death his parents, a son Richard and a brother, Eugene.
The family would like to thank the nurses from Hospice of the Valley and the nurses and staff of Hospice House for the wonderful care they gave Charles.
The family wishes that monetary contributions be made to The St. Vincent DePaul Society or Hospice of the Valley/Hospice House in Charles’s name.
The Wasko family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home and will receive friends Sunday from 3-5pm.
Guest Book
Mrs. Wasko & family
My deepest condolences to all of you. I have fond memories of Charlie especially from my childhood years. He was always so kind and always seemed in a good mood. I can even him coming home from work with his lunch box as I played in the back yard. I remember coming and sitting with all of you, including Richard, on the porch and eating that melt-in your mouth popcorn! Charlie always waved when driving by and would stop to talk if walking down to Sparkles! He was a good man and wonderful and caring neighbor. Even during my mom’s illness, he was always concern about her and my dad. Neighbors like him are hard to come by these days. I still can’t believe he was almost 91…. he never looked a day over 70! A very good looking man till the end, indeed! I hope all of you can take comfort in knowing he is now with our Lord, with whom we all strive to be with it. Relay on your faith to get you through the days ahead. He is out of pain and suffering and finally at eternal peace. And visiting with his neighbor Patty, who is giving him the tour of the great kingdom!
Peace & Serenity to all
Holly Bodak-Rinkes
Canal Fulton, OH
Mr. Wasko was like a grandpa to me growing up on Fernwood snow blowing his drive, delivering his newspapers when the Bodak boys delivered. Always seeing him walking to the store always stop by the house to talk to my mom and dad seeing how they are doing. He will always be in my book a great person. He will be well missed and now he is at peace and With my Mother.
Thoughts and prayers to Helen and her Family: Darren F.Bodak
Our deepest sympathies to Mrs. Wasko and your family. Charlie was the absolute kindest and most caring person we have ever met. We are saddened at his loss, but know that he is at peace. God certainly was looking for another angel! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Don, Jodi, Nick & Beth Clowes
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope the words in Acts 24:15 will be of comfort to you and your family.