Gerald "Jerry" Fedorchak

BROOKFIELD- Gerald Fedorchak “Jerry” 70, passed away on February 2, 2021 at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Hospital after a brief thirty-three-day illness. 

Gerald was born June 27, 1950 in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Katherine Stepancevich Fedorchak. He graduated from East High School in 1968 then went to work for the City of Youngstown for 28 years.  He began his career with the Youngstown Street Department in 1969 as a driver then went on to the Litter Control Enforcement division commissioned by the Youngstown Police Dept. retiring in 1997.  Upon retiring from the City of Youngstown he became a Mahoning County Deputy Sheriff who spent 10 years with the Marine Patrol at Berlin Lake and 8 years as a Lieutenant with the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center.

Gerald was an avid fisherman, boater, golfer and hunter. He loved to cook, always had a good Serbian story to tell, and had a love for all animals.  By far, his biggest passion was fishing and teaching others to love it just as much as he did. He loved all things outdoors. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Faith. He was also a member of the Lowellville Rod and Gun Club and the former Miller Rod and Gun Club.

Gerald leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter, Renee (Tim) Sujka of Tampa, FL, his beloved grandchildren, (Maddux, Mia and Nikolai), his sister, Kathleen Fedorchak Ponzani of Youngstown, OH, his niece/goddaughter, Kristin (Chris) Tatarka and great nephew Creed of Austintown, OH.  He also leaves behind his loyal cat, Marty of 18 years. 

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nicholai and Leska Stepancevich. 

Gerald’s family entrusted his care to the Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home. Private services only due to Covid-19 pandemic.  There will be a celebration of life to honor him at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any material contributions be made to West Side Cats Rescue at 4305 Market Street, Youngstown, OH 44512, https://westsidecats.org/donate/ in his memory.

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