Nicholas J. Albu 1935-2026

He was born Aug. 30, 1935, in Youngstown, the son of Nicholas S. and Marcella A. Lysikowski Albu, and resided most of his life in the Niles community.

He was a 1954 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and honorably served in the United States Army National Guard. He was a member of St. Pope John XXIII Parish-St. Stephen Church, Niles, and was a fourth-degree member of Knights of Columbus Niles Council 1681.

Nick retired in 1997 after working 43 years as a machine operator at the National Gypsum Company in Niles. He wanted to stay a lifelong learner, especially about topics important to his grandchildren, whom he cherished.

Nick is survived by his children, Paulette Mahan of Niles, Kathy Brown of Howland, Carolyn (Ronald) Brophy of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Michael R. Albu of Niles; six grandchildren, Marianne Sprankle, Frank B. Brown II, Megan L. Brown, Patrick (Brooke) Brophy, Nicholas Brophy and Michael R. Albu II; two great-grandsons, Michael Albu and Matthew Albu; and his brother, Charles (Linda) Albu of Niles.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Urda Albu, whom he married Aug. 16, 1958, and who passed away Feb. 28, 1996; two infant sons, Nicholas Albu and James Albu; daughter-in-law, Lori Albu; and two sisters, Helen Hawkins and infant Mary Ann Albu.

Calling hours will be 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, at St. Stephen Church, preceded by a 10:30 a.m. prayer service at the funeral home. The Rev. Leo Wehrlin will be the celebrant.

Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen Church.

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