Jeffrey Kocanyar 1955-2024, JoAnn Kocanyar 1957-2024

BERLIN CENTER — Jeffrey “Jeff” Kocanyar, 69, and JoAnn Kocanyar, 67, along with their daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Adam Lubic, both 33, passed away after a tragic accident at their residence, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. The family’s beloved dogs, Kusha, Coal and Frasier were also lost.

Jeff was born in Youngstown, Aug. 30, 1955, to the late Peter G. and Jocelyn Adams Kocanyar. He was a 1973 graduate of Chaney High School and went on to work at General Motors Lordstown before retiring.

JoAnn was born in Youngstown, March 6, 1957, to the late Daniel and Miyoko Hatada Szuhay. She was a 1975 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She worked for DeAngelo Orthodontics, from where she retired, and was then a longtime employee of Rulli Brothers.

Jeff and JoAnn held many interests throughout their lives. Jeff had a love of motorcycles and had been drag racing since the ’70s, while JoAnn was an avid Cleveland sports fan. They were married May 12, 1979, spending 45 blissful years together, building a life filled with memories and raising their three children, Jake, Jill and Julie.

Jeff and JoAnn will be greatly missed by all who knew them, especially their children, Jill Kocanyar and Jake Kocanyar; JoAnn’s siblings, Jim Szuhay, Justine Szuhay and Dan (Trish) Szuhay; and nephews, DJ (Alexandra) Szuhay and Anthony Szuhay.

Jeff and JoAnn were preceded in death by their parents, and Jeff’s sister, Sue Kocanyar.

A time of gathering for family and friends will be 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at Lane Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Ave., Austintown.

Memorial services for Julie and Adam Lubic will be held at a later date.

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