John R. Siekkinen, Jr.

John R. “Buddy” Siekkinen, Jr., 47 yrs. old, of 2548 Draper Street, SE, Warren, Ohio, died unexpectantly on Thursday (9-14-2006) at home. Mr. Siekkinen was born in Greenville, PA on February 13, 1959, a son of John R. and Jean (Stemm) Siekkinen, Sr. A 1978 graduate from Mathews High School, Buddy was a member of the Antique John Deere Association. He enjoyed tractor shows and riding dirt bikes. He was always available to lend a hand to his neighbors and friends. Survivors included: his wife, Yvonne A. (Reichart) Siekkinen, whom he married 11-14-1984; his mother & step-father, Salvadore “Sal” & Jean Petrella, Valrico, FL; his children, James H. Lamp & his wife Candace, Fowler, OH, Christine R. Gano & her husband Tony, Hubbard, OH, Angela M., April L. & Yvonne A. Siekkinen, all of Warren, OH; and his grandchildren, Nicholas J. & Carmen A. Gano, and Abigail R. & Daniel J. Lamp. He was preceded in death by his father. Calling hours will be held Monday at the Madasz Funeral Chapel, Brookfield. From 5-7 PM. A Private family burial will be in Simon Cemetery, Williamsfield, OH. Family & Friends can send condolences to www.madaszchapel.com.