May 7, 2021
BOARDMAN Ernest W. Vaupel, 83, passed away after a struggle with cancer, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.
Ernest, known by his family and friends as “Ernie,” was born Oct. 13, 1937, in Youngstown, son of the late Harry and Edith Davies Vaupel.
He attended South High School in Youngstown and was a lifelong area resident. After high school, Ernie served in the Marine Corps from 1954 to 1957 and received an honorable discharge.
After serving in the military, he returned to the Youngstown area and worked for East Ohio Gas Company, retiring as an inspector in 1993, after 30 years of service.