Wasko Funeral Home
Rudolph F. “Rudy” Simchick, 81
Youngstown: Funeral services will be held 9:30am Tuesday at the Wasko Funeral Home and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am in St. Joseph the Provider Church in Campbell for Rudolph F. Rudy Simchick, 81 who passed away Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 while working at home on the property that he treasured.
Rudy was born Oct. 1, 1928 in Campbell, the son of the late Thomas and Josephine Kotwica Simchick.
Rudy was self employed at R.S. Excavating as a driver for many years. He had a very strong work ethic and was instrumental in the development of the city of Campbell.
He enjoyed hunting at his cabin in the mountains of Pennsylvania and spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends. He was easily recognized by his captivating smile and cowboy hat that he always wore.
He was a very kind hearted man, always wanting to help those in need. Children were drawn to his gentle manner and enjoyed their rides on his backhoe.
Rudy also liked to dance, especially the polka. Many people where entertained by his colorful stories, which often taught a lesson in life. He looked forward to a relaxing walk with his dog around the property he loved, at the end of each day.
Rudy is survived by his wife of 25 years, the former Betty Stellmar, whom he married on Oct. 27, 1984; his children, Debbie (Bill) Savage of Boardman, Audrey (Mike) Raggio of Tacoma, Washington, Shirley (Dan) Grim, Sr. of Greenville, Pa., and David Dimoff and Matthew Dimoff, both of Youngstown; his grandchildren, Christine Graves, Steven Graves Jr., Nick Savage, Ryan Savage, Joe Sadosky, Sean Sadosky, Amanda Grim and Daniel Grim Jr.; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Eleanor (Nick) Mistovich of Campbell; sisters-in-law, Ann Simchick, Natalie Simchick, Marge (Tom) Janosik, Patty (Jim) Lavernuick, Dorothy Stellmar and Darlene Stellmar. He also leaves Joe (Margaret) Daltorio, Carl Daltorio, Audrey Crea, Sibi Triscori and many nieces, nephews and good friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, the former Patricia Daltorio who passed away in 1983; a son Gregory Dimoff; two sisters, Mary Mady and Florence Janoso; four brothers, Edward, John, Julius, and Stanley Simchick; sister-in-law, Stephanie Simchick and brothers-in-law, John W. Mady, Frank Stellmar and James Stellmar.
The Simchick family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home and will receive friends Monday from 5-8pm.
Guest Book
This is to express my sypathy to the entire family, but in particular to Eleanor, Debbie, and Audrey. I remember your dad/brother from back when I was at St. Joe’s. I wish I was able to attend calling hours to express my sympathy in person. I wish you all my very best in this difficult time of Rudy’s passing. I assure you I will add you all to my prayer list.