POLAND, Ohio – Louis Erwin Toth, 94, passed away Wednesday morning, at Assumption Village Care Center.
Louis was born July 13, 1916, in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Louis and Mary (Vereb) Toth.
He was an insurance salesman for Princor for several years. In addition to that, he was a high school teacher with the Youngstown City Schools for approximately 15 years.
After his retirement, Louis worked with his son helping to manage Struthers Sharpening.
Louis served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. He served during the Battle of the Bulge and the Invasion of Normandy and several other battles and campaigns. He received several decorations and citations for his service.
He was a member of Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church, member of the Life Underwriters, a life member of the State Teachers Retirement Association, and a volunteer for St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Louis’ wife, the former Mary Petransky, whom he married June 6, 1946, passed away Oct. 25, 1985. His wife also an Army veteran of World War II, was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant.
He leaves three children, Christine Toth of Portland, Oregon, Louis M. Toth of Struthers, Ohio and Sr. Diane Toth O.S.U. of Canfield, Ohio; two sisters, Irene Gaydos of Tallmadge, Ohio and Margaret Simon of Minnesota; and four grandchildren, Aniko and Marika White and Molly and Mark Toth.
Besides his wife and parents, Louis was preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth Molnar and Mary Barry; two brothers, John Toth and Joseph Toth, who died in World War II; and two stepsisters, Mary Bennett and Ann Wash.
Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug 8, 2010 at the Lane Funeral Home, Canfield Chapel for
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Veterans’ Outreach, 524 Youngstown–Poland Road, Struthers, OH 44471 in Louis’ name.
Family and friends may visit
www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and to send condolences.
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