Eugene Wolfgang, 1933-2022

Eugene was born March 19, 1933, in Youngstown, to Thelma Shafer Wolfgang and Lawrence Wolfgang. He grew up in Youngstown and attended Woodrow Wilson High School.

He married his wife, Rita, on May 12, 1962. They had four children, Stephen, Michael, Monica and Cathleen, and had made their home in Campbell since 1967.

Eugene was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Campbell, where he received all seven sacraments and was involved in the Men’s Club and a lecturer.

Eugene was in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, during the Korean War. After his service, he started his career in the automotive parts industry and worked for Steel City Chevrolet and was parts manager for Buick Youngstown / Sweeney Buick, from where he retired to care for his wife.

Eugene was an avid bowler, where he met the love of his life. He loved listening to all types of music and also was a DJ. He enjoyed watching sports, especially his Cleveland Indians. He also made the best coffee in the world.

Eugene leaves behind his four children, Stephen (Diana Testa), Michael (Mary Frances), Monica (James) Szilagyi and Cathleen (Larry) Shaffer; and his grandchildren, Emily and Michael Wolfgang, Dean and Jessica Varie, and Ethan and Noah Shaffer.

He also leaves behind a sister, Rae Sue Petrolla; nieces and nephews, Candace McGrath, Craig Wolfgang, LuAnne Mullen and Angelique Hammock; his sister-in-law, whom he loved like a sister, Irene Neshite, and her children, Diane Gondor, Darlene Sova, Stephen Neshite, Donna Malloy and Thomas Neshite.

Eugene was preceded in death by his wife, Rita; his grandson, James Gabriel Szilagyi Jr.; his brother, Jack Wolfgang; his sister, Loretta Hammock; his nephew, Craig Wolfgang; his niece, Charlene Hammock; his brother-in-law, Stephen Neshite; and best friend, William Burley.

The family would love to thank Hospice of the Valley-Hospice House in Youngstown for their care and thoughtfulness for Eugene and the family.

The Wolfgang family entrusted their lovedone to the care of Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell and will receive family and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the funeral home. Prayers will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at the funeral home, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Good Shepard Parish, 159 Reed Ave. in Campbell, with the Rev. John Trimbur officiating.

Eugene will be laid to rest in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Coitsville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of the Valley-Hospice House, 9803 Sharrot Road, Youngstown, OH 44514.

Please visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and to leave condolences with the family.

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