Albert P. Romain 1932-2023

Albert was born Feb. 28, 1932, to Albert and Stella Lemanek Romain of Warren. He was a 1950 graduate of Lordstown High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. In the Army, he received the Bronze Star Medal while stationed in Korea.

After his time in the service, Al went on to work at Reactive Metals in Niles, then moved on to GM Lordstown, where he was a toolmaker and retired after 28 years in 1994.

Al met the love of his life, Donna Doll, at the Village Cafe in Warren, whom he married July 29, 1955. They went on to have six children and spent 68 years building a family foundation built on love and memories.

Besides spending his time as a family man, Al enjoyed bird watching, Cleveland sports, wine hopping and especially playing music. He started playing the accordion at age 6 and went on to play both the accordion and the button box throughout his entire life. Al, together with his longtime friend, Ray Kovac, formed the Al-Ray Combo, playing polkas and waltzes throughout the area. Together, they also played occasionally with the Del Sinchak Band.

Al leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Donna; his children, Albert P. (Patti) Romain Jr., Jeff Romain, Shelley (Doug) Wack, Sharon (Enoch) Evinsky, Scott (Marie) Romain and Greg Romain; and one sister; Patricia Linert. He also leaves behind his 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Friends and family may call 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Lane Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel.

Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 3504 Main St., Mineral Ridge, with one hour of calling prior.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, Mineral Ridge, where he was a member for many years; or Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice, Canfield.

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