Samuel E. Churilla

Samuel E. Churilla Jr., 76

  STRUTHERS… Samuel E Churilla Jr., 76 passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at Washington Square Healthcare Center in Warren with his brother by his side.

 He was born April 15, 1948 in Uniontown, PA, the son of Samuel and Veronica Sadosky Churilla.  He grew up in Campbell, OH and later made his residence in Struthers, OH.

Sam graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1966.  He joined the United States Air Force in 1968 and was honorably discharged in 1972.  Sam did 2 tours of duty in Vietnam.

 He started his working career as a clerk at Youngstown Sheet & Tube (LTV Steel).  Sam retired after 26 years as Plant Maintenance Supervisor at Cardinal Mooney High School.

 Sam enjoyed fishing, hunting, drag racing in his younger days, bocce, and watching sports.  He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan.  He was an active member of the V.F.W., Chapter 3538.

 Sam married Bonnie Lou Sander Churilla, March 21, 1998.  Bonnie passed June 20, 2024.  26 years married and they were rarely seen apart.

 Sam is survived by his children Kimberly Colegrove of Richmond, KY, Jeffrey Churilla of Austintown, OH, and Kathryn Churilla of Tega Cav, S.C., and two granddaughters Madison Colegrove and Lindsey Colegrove.

 He will be sadly missed by his brother Thomas (Halina) Churilla of Poland, OH, his nephew, Steven Churilla; his stepchildren Sherri Lynn (Gregg) Horvat of Canfield and Salvatore (Brittney) Mattace of Grayson, GA; step grandchildren Nicco (Allie McIntosh) Mattace, Gino Mattace, Jackson (Taylor) Horvat, Nicolena Horvat, and Elliana Horvat. We cannot forget to mention he leaves his constant companion, his German Shepherd, Shasha.

 Sam was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, and his step granddaughter, Gianna Horvat.

 The family extends heartfelt thanks to Mercy Health Hospice of the Valley by Compassus for their compassionate care during Sam’s final days.

 Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Wasko Funeral Home, 216 Coitsville Rd, Campbell, OH 44405, where the family will receive relatives and friends Saturday, January 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with a brief service at 11:00 a.m.  Sam’s ashes as well as Bonnie’s ashes will be buried at Graceland Cemetery in New Castle, PA at a later date.  Together again!

 The family requests no flowers, please.

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