Francis J. Tomaiko

Francis J. Tomaiko, 95, passed away on September 24, 2011. Born in Instanter, PA on April 4, 1916 to the late John and Mary Tomaiko. He resided in Tallmadge for the past 62 years. Francis was a retired carpenter and leather craftsman. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annabelle, of 50 years; son, David; infant daughter, Theresa; daughter-in-law, Libby Wilson; 4 brothers; and 4 sisters. He is survived by sons, John A. Wilson, Paul (Linda) Wilson, Michael (Wendy) Tomaiko; daughter, Francie (Greg) Potts; daughter-in-law, Joanne Tomaiko; grandsons, John Wilson, Scott (Shirley) Wilson, Martin (Liz) Tomaiko, Matthew Tomaiko; granddaughters, Theresa Gardner, Cathy (Jim) Howel, Lorna (Chad) Sullen, Maryann (Raymond) Rameriz, Kelly Wilson, Maggie Tomaiko, Jackie (Bob) Brown, Michelle Tomaiko, Kim (Jeremy) Newhouse, Jennifer (Isaiah) Thoms; 22 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; brother, George (Pat) Tomaiko; sisters, Helen Langton and Julia Penov; and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Joseph Iemma and Dr. Michael Hughes. Calling hours will be Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Tallmadge. Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334.