John M. Cizmar 1937-2023

John was born Oct. 11, 1937, in Youngstown, the son of Michael and Elizabeth Collelo Cizmar.

John worked initially as a long-distance tractor trailer driver, and later switched jobs and became an autoworker when the General Motors Assembly Plant in Lordstown opened. John retired from his GM job in 1995.

John was a member of several golf leagues and the Italian War Veterans Club. He enjoyed golfing, bird watching, watching football, yardwork, and spending time with his family and friends.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Teresita Cizmar; his children, Michael Cizmar, Denise Ondash and Christine Cizmar; his grandchildren, Angela Ceroli, Lauren Wilson, Carly Ondash and John-Michael Cizmar; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will receive relatives and friends 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at Lane Funeral Homes, Canfield Chapel, with a service to follow at 11 a.m.

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