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Joseph T. Bahmer 1939-2019

HOWLAND — Joseph T. Bahmer, 80, retired pharmacist, passed away early Thursday morning, June 13, 2019, at the Hospice House in Poland, surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born May 28, 1939, in Youngstown, to the late Joseph G. and Ethel Baco Bahmer. Growing up, he went to St. Joseph’s School in Youngstown, and began his athletic endeavors playing Little League for Lustig’s Shoes and PONY League for Beck Realtors. At 13 years old, he was a premier pitcher, throwing every pitch in the book. He went on to graduate from Ursuline High School in 1957 where he excelled in football, track and basketball.

In 1964, he graduated from Ohio Northern University School of Pharmacy, where he was a member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity.

Joe started his pharmacy career at Gray’s Drug in Youngstown and went on to own and operate Bahmer’s Howland Pharmacy in Howland for over 20 years. He was a member of the Eastern Ohio Pharmaceutical Association and served as president. He was awarded Preceptor of the Year by Ohio Northern in 1993 and then in turn was honored with National Preceptor of the Year by the National Association of Retail Druggists. He mentored many pharmacy students from various colleges throughout his career.

Joe was a longtime member of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Warren and for a while served as a lector.

He was an avid Ohio sports fan who loved to watch and cheer on the Indians, Cavs, Browns and Buckeyes.

Joe especially loved to golf. He relished his time playing in the Wednesday evening league for Mike’s Barbershop at the former Candywood Golf Course. He enjoyed rounds with his Sunday buddies and annual golf trips to Myrtle Beach and Florida with his son, Joe Jr., and friends. He also enjoyed playing in the Niles Knights of Columbus annual tournaments.

Joe treasured his beloved family and enjoyed family vacations and special times spent with his beautiful wife, children and grandchildren.

Besides his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, John “Jack” Bahmer.

Joe is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Jean Erdos Bahmer, whom he married Aug. 7, 1965; his children, Nadine Bahmer Johnson, Joe (Sue) Bahmer and Becky (Jim) Kotwis. His beloved grandchildren, Claudia Johnson, William Johnson, Brittany Gerhardstein, Matthew Gerhardstein, Danielle Bahmer, Claire Kotwis and Alaina Kotwis.

Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at the Lane Funeral Home, Roberts-Clark Chapel, 180 Garfield Drive NE in Warren. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday, June 17, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 3020 Reeves Road NE in Warren, where friends and family will gather at 9:45 a.m. for words of remembrance. Entombment will be in All Souls Cemetery, Bazetta.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512

Visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to share memories and condolences with Joe’s family.

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