John W. Galida Jr. 92, of Champion, OH passed away on Wednesday evening May 14, 2014 at St. Joseph's Health Center in Warren, OH. He was born on June 25, 1921 in Struthers, OH the son of the late John W. and Stephanie (Lalinsky) Galida Sr.. John was a graduate of Struthers High School and served in US Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He retired from the former Republic Steel as a millwright after 28 years of service. He is survived by his daughter Beverly (Thom) Sertich of Cortland, OH; his grandson Bryan Michael Galida of Bazetta Twp.; and a great-grandson Joshua Thomas Sertich of Germany. Mr. Galida was preceded in death by his wife the former Anastasia "Nellie" Didich whom he married on April 14, 1946 and preceded him on July 10, 2003, his son Gary Lee Galida, his grandson Dylan Thomas Sertich, and three brothers William, Albert, and James Galida. Per John's request there will be no calling hours or services held and a private burial will take place at Pineview Memorial Park next to his wife Nellie. Arrangements were handled by the Shafer-Winans Chapel of Lane Family Funeral Homes in Cortland, OH. Friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.shaferwinanschapel.com.
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