Jeff and JoAnn Kocanyar, Berlin Center, Ohio

BERLIN CENTER, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Jeffrey “Jeff” Kocanyar, 69, JoAnn Kocanyar, 67, along with their daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Adam Lubic, both 33, passed away after a tragic accident at their residence on Saturday, October 5. The family’s beloved dogs, Kusha, Coal and Frasier were also lost.

Jeff was born in Youngstown on August 30, 1955 to the late Peter G. and Jocelyn (Adams) Kocanyar. He was a 1973 graduate of Chaney High School and went on to work at General Motors Lordstown before retiring.

JoAnn was born in Youngstown on March 6, 1957 to the late Daniel and Miyoko (Hatada) Szuhay. She was a 1975 graduate of Austintown Fitch . She worked for DeAngelo Orthodontics from which she retired and was then a long-time employee of Rulli Brothers.

Jeff and JoAnn held many interests throughout their lives. Jeff had a love of motorcycles and has been drag racing since the 70s, while JoAnn was an avid Cleveland Sports Fan. They were married on May 12, 1979, spending 45 blissful years together, building a life filled with memories and raising their three children, Jake, Jill and Julie.

Jeff and JoAnn will be greatly missed by all who knew them, especially their children, Jill Kocanyar and Jake Kocanyar; JoAnn’s siblings, Jim Szuhay, Justine Szuhay and Dan (Trish) Szuhay and nephews DJ (Alexandra) Szuhay and Anthony Szuhay.

Jeff and JoAnn were preceded in death by their parents and Jeff’s sister, Sue Kocanyar.

A time of gathering for family and friends will be held 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024 at the Lane Family Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown.

Memorial Services for Julie and Adam Lubic will be held at a later date.

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A television tribute will air Friday, October 18 at the following approximate times: 5:17 a.m. on WKBN, 8:39 a.m. on FOX, 5:21 p.m. on WYTV and 6:35 p.m. on MyYTV. Video will be posted here the day of airing.

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