John Farcas

John Allen Farcas, of Austintown, Ohio, entered eternal rest on Friday, February 24, 2023, while a patient of the Hospice House following a brief illness. He was 81.

John was born on May 16, 1941, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to Peter & Pauline (Popelea) Farcas.

He graduated in 1960 from South High School, Youngstown, and dedicated 38 years of service in the Final Repair Department for General Motors, Lordstown, Ohio, before retiring.

Mr. Farcas was a proud member of North-Mar Church of the Christian & Missionary Alliance of Warren, Ohio; United Auto Workers Local #1112; and the Twin State Racing Club.

In his spare time, John enjoyed all things associated with cars, as he was a true car enthusiast.

Survivors include: son, Phillip T. (Gina Volpe) Farcas, of Hartville, Ohio; daughter, Nicole C. (Bob) Seybert, of Fowler, Ohio; grandchildren, Brett, Gabrielle, & Dominic; brothers, David (Paula) Farcas, of Austintown, and Daniel (Karen) Farcas, of Liberty Twp., Ohio; sister, Ruthie (David) Mullins, of Monroe, Georgia; and his extended family.

He was preceded in death by his wives, Clare E. (Woolcock) Farcas, whom he married April 4, 1970, she died July 17, 2003, and Janet (Krell) Farcas, whom he married July 17, 2010, she died February 23, 2022; daughter, Christine Farcas; and siblings, Cornelius Farcas and Margaret Ulrich.

A time of gathering to honor Mr. Farcas will be held from 10-11 AM Saturday, March 4, 2023, at North-Mar Church, 3855 E. Market Street, Warren, Ohio 44485. His memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday, also in the church. He will be laid to rest next to his bride, Clare, in the Johnston Township Cemetery.

As suggested by his family, memorial contributions can be made to: Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Rd., Poland, Ohio 44514, Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center, 10201 Carnegie Avenue, CA Building, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for his family at: www.bricelandfuneralservice.com

Coordination of this tribute for Mr. Farcas was presented by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director of Briceland Funeral Service, LLC, 379 State Route 7, SE, Box 551, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. (330-509-3135)