Albert Paul Romain Sr.

Albert Paul “Peno” Romain, 91, of Lordstown, passed away peacefully at home on December 22 nd , 2023 surrounded by his loved ones, after a long-time battle with cancer. Albert was born on February 28th, 1932 to the parents of Albert and Stella (Lemanek) Romain of Warren, Ohio. He was a 1950 graduate of Lordstown High School and went on to serve in the US Army from 1952-1954. In the Army, he received the Bronze Star Medal while stationed in Korea. After his time in the service, Al went on to work at Reactive Metals in Niles, then moved on to GM Lordstown where he was a toolmaker and retired after
28 years in 1994.
Al met the love of his life, Donna Doll, at the Village Café in Warren, Ohio with whom he married on July 29th,1955. They went on to have 6 children and spent 68 years building a family foundation built on love and memories.
Besides spending his time as a family man, Al enjoyed bird watching, Cleveland sports, wine hopping and especially playing music. He started playing the accordion at age 6 and went on to play both the accordion and the button box throughout his entire life. Al, together with his long-time friend, Ray Kovac, formed the Al-Ray Combo playing polkas and waltz’ throughout the area. And together, they also played occasionally with the Del Sinchak band.
Al leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Donna; his children, Albert P. (Patti) Romain Jr., Jeff Romain, Shelley (Doug) Wack, Sharon (Enoch) Evinsky, Scott (Marie) Romain, and Greg Romain. One sister; Patricia Linert. He also leaves behind his 12 grandchildren; Jeffery, Brittany, Christine, Jake, Matt, Tim, Taylor, Alissa, Scotty, Gregory, Amanda, Joshua and 7 great grandchildren; Lily, Copper, Parker, Finn, Kasen, Ada, and Carson.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions to be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mineral Ridge, where he was a member for many years, or Ohio Living Home Health Hospice, Canfield.