John R. Hamilton, Sr.

Memorial services will be held 2 PM Sunday at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel for John R. Hamilton, Sr. who passed away Thursday morning at the Brecksville Veterans Hospital. John was born November 6, 1918 in McKeesport, PA a son of the late Robert and Lillian (Mackey) Hamilton. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the 63rd Fighters Squadron stationed in England. He retired in 1981 from Republic Steel as a welder. He was a member of the Wick Lodge #481 and was an avid golfer. His wife the former Florence Gruver, whom he married March 30, 1942, passed away June 1, 1999. He is survived by four children: John R. (Alice) Hamilton Jr. of Lordstown, Larry A (Dawn) Hamilton of Mineral Ridge, Mark J. (Jan) Hamilton of Plainfield, IL, and Heather L. Hamilton of Ausitntown; six grandchildren: Brian (Billie) Hamilton of Columbus, Lauren (Brad) Smith of Columbus, Courtney Hamilton of Boston, MA, Katie Hamilton Plainfield, IL, Danny Hamilton of Plainfield, IL, and Becky Hamilton of Plainfield, IL. Besides his parents and wife, John is preceded in death by a daughter Roberta Hamilton. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512 or the Brecksville Veteran's Hospital, 10000 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville, OH 44141 in John's name. Friends may call from 1 PM until 2 PM Sunday at Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel prior to the memorial service.