Julie J. Brozman 1940-2025

Julie was born Aug. 5, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Mary Tressa Walkosak.

She was a 1958 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. Julie was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area.

Julie worked in the kitchen at the former Woodside Receiving Hospital and then later became a full-time homemaker.

She was a member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Campbell and was a former member of the Red Hat Society.

Julie loved cooking, baking and playing bingo.

She will be deeply missed and always remembered by her children, Stephen Gocala of Canfield, Mark (Peggy) Gocala of Canfield, Lisa (John) Rotz of Campbell, Beth (Sam) Toppi of Poland, Chris Brozman of Youngstown and Julie Wolfe of Poland; her grandchildren, Max (Chris) Gocola-Nguyen, Megan (Jaret) Spratt, Tyler Rotz, Haylie (Devon Richardson) Rotz, Jiovanna (Kevin) Eckenrod, Marisa, Michael and Christian Toppi, and Ashley (Andy) Hollis; her great-grandchildren, Emilia Spratt, Henry Eckenrod, and Allison and Avery Hollis.

Julie was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Stephen Gocala; her second husband, William Brozman, whom she married Sept. 25, 1975; her brother, Edward Walkosak; and her sisters, Eleanor Keish, Maryann Varady and Gerty Tabus.

The family has entrusted Julie’s care to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell.

Calling hours will be held 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at St. Michael Byzantine Church in Campbell, followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m., officiated by the Very Rev. Kevin Marks.

Julie’s family would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to Hampton Woods for all the love, care and support that was given to their mom, especially to Julie’s nurse, Tim for his kindness, care and compassion. Tim will always hold a special place in the family’s heart.

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