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WARREN -- John "Jack" R. Baronek, 88, succumbed to his decades long battle with Parkinson's, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Community Skilled Healthcare Center.
Jack was born in Warren, on Sept. 26, 1935, to Ruth Crozier Baronek and John "Slim" Francis Baronek. He was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School in 1955.
He was married to Doris Bollinger Baronek for 59 years until her passing in 2019.
Jack built the house where he lived in Howland for 58 years. He had a passion for woodworking and especially enjoyed making things for others. Jack enjoyed dancing, vintage cars, all things Elvis and old Western movies. He always rooted for the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Jack was greatly entertained by scratch-off tickets and going to casinos. He and Doris were fortunate to be able to take many vacations together through Moffit Tours. Jack found much joy in making others laugh, and people were just naturally drawn to him.
Jack was a pipefitter for Republic Steel (LTV) for 30 years until his retirement. He moved on to become part of the Howland Schools custodial staff for 10 years. Jack then worked part time with Clement's Carpeting Service for five more years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Doris; and two stepsiblings, Paul and Richard.
His memory will be carried on by his sons, John M. Baronek of Warren and Mark (Theresa) Baronek of Heber City, Utah; two granddaughters, Stephanie (Buzz) Harmon of McMinnville, Oregon and Lindsey (Casey) Powers of Heber City, Utah; and three great-grandchildren, Khloee, Zoe and Max; as well as all who knew him.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, where Pastor Jim Dittmar will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Crown Hill Burial Park, Vienna.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a tribute gift in his name to the Parkinson's Research Foundation, website: Parkinson.org, or by mail to Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE First St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.
This obituary may be viewed, and condolences sent at www.carlwhall.com.
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