POLAND, OH – George Magner, 87, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

George was born on March 7, 1927, in Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County) the son of Matthew Guyton "Guy" Magner and Florence Boies Magner.

He attended South High School in Youngstown, OH.

George was a proud veteran of both the U.S. Army and Air Force.

From 1945 to 1947, he served in the Army as an MP, attending the Nuremburg Trials in Germany.
In 1950, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in Japan during the Korean War.

George married Mary Elizabeth Nackino on Oct. 24, 1959, sharing a lifetime of wonderful experiences.
George was a successful entrepreneur. He owned and operated several businesses including the “Clothes Corral” in Hubbard, Ohio and the “Jambar Lounge” and “Army and Navy Club,” both in Youngstown.
While living in Los Angeles, he worked for the Weldex Corporation traveling to San Salvador for projects.
Having been an amateur boxer himself, he was an avid fan. He would have watched boxing 24 hours a day if possible.
George and his good friend, Ben Phillibin, along with other buddies who have since passed, were known since childhood as “The Corner Boys.”

In his later years, Ben introduced George to water color painting, which resulted in a passion that created over 230 pieces of art.

Besides his wife Mary, George is survived by his sisters, Eileen McPhee of Canfield, Ohio, Pat (Louis) Grimm of Largo, Florida and June Doulder of Huntington Beach, California.

He also leaves his nephew, Donald (Barb) Shidemantle, who was his best friend and like a brother.
Also left to cherish his memory is sister-in-law Marge (Anthony) Napoli; brothers-in-law Gregory (Toni) Nackino, Anthony (Patricia) Nackino and James (Cecilia) Nackino; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Elizabeth "Betty" Bonham and Virginia McKinley; brother Jerome Magner; and brother-in-law John Nackino.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Drive, Boardman, OH


Friends may call on Saturday, May 17, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:20 a.m., all at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Drive, Boardman, Ohio.

Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown, where military honors will take place by the great men of the U.S. Air Force.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.
Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to the Magner family.
The family would like to thank Hospice House of the Valley for their care and compassion during his last days.

Memorial donations to "Honor Flight" Cleveland, Ohio.