YOUNGSTOWN Bishop David J. Bonnar of the Diocese of Youngstown has announced clergy assignments for parishes throughout the six-county diocese. Most of the n
Apr 18, 2021
BOARDMAN Helen F. Sinchak, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Hospice House.
Helen was born June 13, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Ann Pesta Klanica.
As a child, she unknowingly met the love of her life, Del. They grew up together and then became high school sweethearts at Woodrow Wilson High School, from where they graduated in 1953. They married May 18, 1957 and enjoyed 64 wonderful years together.
Helen had several jobs over the years. She started her career as an operator with Ohio Bell before working for many years at Dusi Music, a family-owned business. She finished her career at RL Lipton Distribution before retiring.
Jim was born the youngest of five children in Youngstown, March 12, 1948.
Jim is survived by his bride of 48 years, Valerie Kraynak Wells; sister, Kathleen (George) Pallai; daughters, Amanda (Brian) Wells and Katherine (Jack) Rosson; and granddaughters, Emma and Grace Rosson. He will be remembered as a patriot, a veteran, a loving husband, a cherished sibling, a saint of a father and a co-conspirator as a grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Marie Kinney Wells; brother, Harold; and sisters, Ruth and Rita.
Jim grew up on the South Side of Youngstown, where he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1966. He fondly remembered his glory days on the football squad, but readily acknowledged that his real journey began in 1967 when he enlisted in the Air Force. His aim was to go to Vietnam and contribute to the war effort. Upon graduation from basic military training and his technical training, Jim found himself stepping off an airplane at Hickam Air F