Karl F. Adams Sr. 1930-2025

Karl was born Feb. 1, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of Michael Thamas and Laura Waller Adams.

He was a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate and took courses at Youngstown College before he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1951. In 1953, he was honorably discharged after obtaining the rank of staff sergeant.

Karl spent his whole working career at Ohio Edison, retiring as a commercial account representative. Upon retirement, Karl worked as a bartender at the Saxon Club, where he made several lasting friendships.

Karl would frequent the Boulevard Restaurant on Thursday evenings after work for their famous spaghetti dinners.

He was a founding member of St. Luke Church and later St. Charles Church.

Karl moved to Bonita Springs, Florida, after the passing of his loving wife, Alice.

An outgoing person, Karl enjoyed golfing, swimming and making friends wherever he went.

He was an avid Ohio State and Cleveland Indians fan.

His wife, the former Alice D. Jagielski, whom he married Oct. 6, 1956, passed away March 17, 1989.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter Carol Adams; son, Karl Adams Jr. and Theresa Kelly; son-in-law Patrick Kelly; and grandchildren, Katie Kelly and Patrick Kelly Jr.

Karl was preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth (James) Long, Kathleen (Walter) Skotynsky, Murial (Larry) Grybos and cherished sister Marion (Jim) Ocarz; and nephews, Nicolas Skotynsky, Walter Skotynsky, Thomas Skotynsky and Paul Ocarz.

There was a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, March 1, 2025, celebrated by the Rev. Mgr. John A. Zuraw, at St. Catherine of Siena Parish-St. Charles Church.

He was later laid to rest next to his wife in Resurrection Cemetery.

Karl’s family wishes to thank the staff at Ironwood, The Inn at Christine Valley and Crossroads Hospice for their compassionate care.

Tributes can be made in Karl’s memory to Veterans Outreach, 17 Colonial Drive, Youngstown, OH 44505, or to the American Red Cross as a gift of life-saving blood.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.

Family and friends of Karl’s may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to give condolences to the Adams family.

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