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Dvornicky, Catherine Mary

Female 1887 - 1968  (80 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Dvornicky, Catherine MaryDvornicky, Catherine Mary was born on 21 Nov 1887 in Hranovnica, Slovakia, Austria-Hungary; died in 1968 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 08 Jun 1910, New York, NY; Departed from Bremen, Germany on board the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse
    • Census: 14 Jan 1920, Coitsville, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 05 Apr 1930, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 16 Apr 1940, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 13 Apr 1950, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH

    Notes:

    From "Descendants of Josephus Rakocy";
    Catherine Dvornicky Rakocy entered the United States on June 8, 1910 at New York City and was registered at Ellis Island as "Katalin Rakoczi". She had left Bremen,Germany on June 1,1910 on the ship " Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse " Her "Declaration of Intention" lists her place of birth as Kubahi,Slovakia. This was her second entry into the United States. (No record of date of first entry) She was naturalized in Youngstown on Sept. 20,1929 under the name Katrin Rakocy. She was living at 1012 Campbell St. in Youngstown at the time of her "Declaration of Intention" for naturalization was submitted. It states also that she was 5 feet 2inches tall and weighed 135 pounds. She was living at 972 Campbell St. at the time of her naturalization. Witnesses to her naturalization were John J. Yavorsky of 530 Fithian St.,occupation:Electrician Foreman, and John Staron of 2909 Julian St.,occupation: U.S.Mail Motor Service. Her obituary lists her place of birth as the town of Hranovnica,which was known as Grenicz (or Szepesveghely),Szepes,Hungary, at the time of her birth.

    She was living at 3965 S.Schenley Ave. with her daughter Theresa Smrecansky at the time of her death. She died of infirmities. She was the daughter of John and Catherine Dvornicky. She was a member of St. Matthias Church, St. Ann Lodge 163, Infant Jesus of Prague Guild and a charter member of the Lansingville Ladies Political Club.

    Catherine married Rakocy, Stephen John on 28 Oct 1907 in Ottawa Co., OH. Stephen (son of Rakoczy, Joannes and Hudzik, Anna) was born on 08 Jun 1883 in Spišský Štiavnik, Austria-Hungary/Slovakia; died on 14 Mar 1962 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Rakocy, Anna Caroline  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jul 1908 in Gypsum, Ottawa Co., OH; died on 06 Nov 1981 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.
    2. 3. Rakocy, Stephen John  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jan 1910 in Stlavnik, Czechoslovakia; died on 07 Mar 1991 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.
    3. 4. Rakocy, John  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1911 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 29 Oct 1911 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried on 31 Oct 1911 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.
    4. 5. Rakocy, Mary Theresa  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jul 1912 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 26 Nov 2000 in Niles, Trumbull Co., OH; was buried on 30 Nov 2000 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.
    5. 6. Rakocy, Margaret Genevieve  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jun 1914 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 02 Aug 2001 in Newnan, Coweta Co., GA; was buried in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.
    6. 7. Rakocy, Joseph Jerome  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 08 Dec 1916 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 13 Apr 1982 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.
    7. 8. Rakocy, Andrew Edward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 1918 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 16 Sep 2009 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried on 21 Sep 2009 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.
    8. 9. Rakocy, Helen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Dec 1920 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 27 Nov 1928 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried on 28 Nov 1928 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.
    9. 10. Rakocy, Michael Edward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1924 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 19 Jul 2011 in Poland, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried on 22 Jul 2011 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.
    10. 11. Rakocy, Rose Mary  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jun 1925 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 29 Jul 1925 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried on 31 Jul 1925 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.
    11. 12. Rakocy, Agnes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1926 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 15 Feb 2002 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.
    12. 13. Rakocy, Irene  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1926 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 17 Jan 1927 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried on 19 Jan 1927 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.
    13. 14. Rakocy, Theresa  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 May 1928 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 31 Dec 2013 in Rogers, Hennepin Co., MN; was buried in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rakocy, Anna CarolineRakocy, Anna Caroline Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born on 18 Jul 1908 in Gypsum, Ottawa Co., OH; died on 06 Nov 1981 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 14 Jan 1920, Coitsville, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 20 Apr 1950, Boardman, Mahoning Co., OH

    Notes:

    Obituary of Anna Rakocy
    Mrs. Anna R. Stanislaw, 73, of 5200 West Blvd., died at 12:10 a.m. today in Saint Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center, after apparently suffering a heart attack at her daughter's home.
    Mrs. Stanislaw was born July 18, 1908, in Marblehead, Ohio, a daughter of Steve and Catherine Dvornicky Rakocy, and lived in Youngstown 60 years. She retired 11 years ago from the accounting department of the Republic Steel Corp., where she worked 30 years. Prior to that, she worked 10 years at Strouss. She was a member of the Saint Charles Church, its Altar Guild, the Catholic Daughters of America, the Padre Pio Prayer Group and the Legion of Mary. Her husband, John D., whom she married June 7, 1927, died November 5, 1980.
    She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Doris Jean Vinkler of Boardman; a son, Doctor Jerome Stanislaw of Warren; four brothers, Steve of Poland, and Joseph, Andrew, and Michael of Youngstown; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Rohovsky of Leesburg, Fla., Mrs. Margaret Roberts of Hollywood, Fla., Sister Delphine V.S.C. of Pittsburg, Pa., and Mrs. Theresa Smrecansky of Boardman; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
    Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the church. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Fox Funeral Home.

    Anna married Stanislaw, John Dan Jr. on 07 Jun 1927 in Mahoning Co., OH. John was born on 24 Dec 1895 in Raineytown, Fayette Co., PA; died on 05 Nov 1980 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Stanislaw, D.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Stanislaw, Dr. Jerome John  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Dec 1929 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 05 Jul 1997 in Warren, OH.

  2. 3.  Rakocy, Stephen JohnRakocy, Stephen John Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born on 16 Jan 1910 in Stlavnik, Czechoslovakia; died on 07 Mar 1991 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 14 Jan 1920, Coitsville, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 05 Apr 1930, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; Steel mill laborer
    • Census: 1940, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; Tallyman at Steel Mill
    • Census: 6 Apr 1950, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; Steel Mill Motor Inspector

    Notes:

    Steve,known as "Raky", was born in Slovakia,Austria-Hungary and came to the United States as an infant. He was employed at Republic Steel Corporation for 44 years before retiring as an electrician in 1972. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Struthers, its Men's Jednota and Golf League. He was a charter member of Republic Steel Bowling League and a member of St. Brendan's Bowling League.

    Stephen married Jakubec, Mary Ann on 10 Jul 1934 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH. Mary was born on 11 Jan 1912 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 16 Apr 2002 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Rakocy, Frances  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1937 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 11 Mar 1937 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.
    2. 18. Rakocy, Kenneth S.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 06 Jul 1938 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 06 Aug 1938 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried on 09 Aug 1938 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.
    3. 19. Rakocy, M.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Rakocy, John Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born on 24 Jul 1911 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 29 Oct 1911 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried on 31 Oct 1911 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

  4. 5.  Rakocy, Mary TheresaRakocy, Mary Theresa Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born on 22 Jul 1912 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 26 Nov 2000 in Niles, Trumbull Co., OH; was buried on 30 Nov 2000 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 14 Jan 1920, Coitsville, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 05 Apr 1930, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 7 Apr 1950, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH

    Notes:

    From The Youngstown Vindicator of 11/28/00
    YOUNGSTOWN- Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home and 1:30 p.m. in St. Christine Church for Mary T. Rohovsky,88, of Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home,Niles, formerly of 3200 Canfield Road,Youngstown, who died Thursday Morning at the nursing home.
    Mrs. Rohovsky was born July 22,1912, in Youngstown, a daugter of Stephen and Catherine Dvornicky Rakocy.
    A practical nurse, she worked 24 years at South Side Hospital before retiring in 1974.
    She was a charter member of the church and was a member of the Infant Jesus of Prague and senior citizens group there. She was also a member of Cornersburg Happy Seniors.
    Her husband, Joseph E., whome she married Sept. 4, 1934, died Nov. 16, 1984.
    She leaves two sons, Jospeh E. Jr. of Clarkston,Mich., and Dr. Michael W. of New Hope,Pa.; a daughter, Dr. Mary Donahue of North Liberty, Iowa; two brothers,Andrew Rakocy of Youngstown and Michael Rakocy of Boardman; three sisters, Margaret Roberts of Hollywood,Fla.,Sister Agnes Delphine of Perrysville,Pa., and Theresa Smrecansky of Boardman; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
    Two brothers, Stephen and Joseph Rakocy; two sisters, Anna Stanislaw and Helen Rakocy; and a grandson are deceased.
    Friends may call for one hour before the service Thursday at the funeral home.
    Contributions may be made to Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home, 1500 McKinley Ave.,Niles 44446.

    Mary married Rohovsky, Joseph Edward on 04 Sep 1934 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH. Joseph was born on 22 Jan 1908 in Bessemer, Lawrence Co., PA; died on 16 Nov 1984 in Leesburg, Lake Co., FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Rohovsky, J.E.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. Rohovsky, M.W.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 22. Rohovsky, M.P.  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Rakocy, Margaret GenevieveRakocy, Margaret Genevieve Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born on 10 Jun 1914 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 02 Aug 2001 in Newnan, Coweta Co., GA; was buried in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 14 Jan 1920, Coitsville, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 05 Apr 1930, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 8 Apr 1950, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH

    Notes:

    from the Youngstown Vindicator of August 5,2001

    "Newman,Ga.- There will be funeral services Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Stanislaw Church for Margaret Roberts, 87, formerly of Youngstown, who passed away Thursday at Bobby's Place Assisted Living Center in Georgia.
    Mrs. Roberts was born June 10,1914 in Youngstown, a daughter of Stephen and Catherine Dvornicky Rakocy.
    She was a homemaker and a member of the church. She was also involved in many other organizations, including St. Stan's Infant Jesus of Prague, St. Stan's Post No. 1222 and Msgr. Mears Ladies Knights of Columbus. She was a past president of the Catholic War Veterans Ladies Auxiliary.
    Her first husband, Stephen Kurta, whom she married in 1939, died in 1953. Her second husband, Frank Roberts, whom she married in 1959, passed away in 1966.
    She leaves many loved ones behind who will cherish her memory, including two sons, Robert Kurta of Stow and Steve Kurta of Cortland; a daughter, Kathy Szush of Newman; two stepdaughters, Bonnie Pitko and Rosemary Sulik, both of Youngstown; two brothers, Andy Rakocy of Youngstown and Michael Rakocy of Poland; two sisters, Theresa Smrecansky of Boardman and Sister Mary Delphine Rakocy of Pittsburgh; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by two stepsons, Larry and Frank Roberts Jr., two sisters, Mary Rehovsky and Anna Stanislaw; and two brothers, Steve and Joseph Rakocy.
    Friends may call on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, where St. Stan's Infant Jesus of Prague Guild will hold a prayer service at 4:45 p.m."

    Margaret married Kurta, Stephen Francis on 05 Aug 1939 in Mahoning Co., OH. Stephen was born on 09 Apr 1902; died on 26 Apr 1953 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Kurta, K.A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Kurta, Mary  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Mar 1942 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 28 Mar 1942 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.
    3. 25. Kurta, R.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 26. Kurta, S.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Roberts, Frank. Frank was born on 14 Jun 1908; died in Nov 1971 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Roberts, Rosemary  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Roberts, Bonnie  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 7.  Rakocy, Joseph JeromeRakocy, Joseph Jerome Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born on 08 Dec 1916 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 13 Apr 1982 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptised: 10 Dec 1916, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; St. Matthias Church by Father John M. Gerenda
    • Census: 14 Jan 1920, Coitsville, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 05 Apr 1930, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 16 Apr 1940, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH

    Notes:

    Notes for Joseph Jerome Rakocy:
    Joseph was born at his parents' home on Columbus Ave. in Youngstown, delivered by Dr. Taylor with Mrs. John Stanislaw (mother-in-law of Anne Rakocy) assisting. Birth registry states that there were 9 other children living and 5 other children dead at the time of the probate court registration (Aug.5,1965). He lived at 1203 E.Indianola from about 1941 to 1945 then 3121 Pine Hollow Dr. (with Andy Kuzak) from 1945 to 1952. He and his family moved to 614 1/2 Oak Hill Ave,living there in 1952, he then moved to 2824 Jean Street where he lived from 1953 to 1969. In 1969 moved to 330 E.Avondale where he lived until his death.
    He lived with his parents at 2543 Tampa in Youngstown from about 1937 to 1941. He was baptized on Dec.10,1916 at St. Matthias Church by Father John M. Gerenda, the sponsors being Joseph Petrencik and Catherine Petrencik. he was confirmed on June 13, 1926 at St. Matthias Church by Rt. Rev. J. Schrembs.
    He was a scarfer at Republic Steel Corp. where he worked for 42 years, retiring in December 1978. He was a member of St. Matthias Church, its Holy Name Society, USW Local 1331, and its retirees group. He was a Navy veteran of WWII, inducted on June 15,1945, serving on the U.S.S. Chester, a Heavy Cruiser. Attended basic training at Great Lakes Training Center outside of Chicago. Leaving from Philadelphia, his ship passed through the Panama Canal, went to Guam and the Kwajelain Is. and reached Ominato Island in Japan in October 1945. He returned to San Bruno,California where his wife Margaret met him and stayed in Oakland,California. He was discharged in April 1946 with the rank of A/S,S2/C.
    He was also an officer in the Order of the Royal Buffaloes, known as the Ro-Buff Club, which was a social club formed from a group of friends working at Republic Steel. They rented a storefront on Poland Ave. as a social room and fielded a softball team for a number of years in the late 1940's and early 1950's.
    Tom Horvat was also a member of the club.
    Joseph was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown,Ohio in Section 46, Lot 206 Grave 3


    Buried:
    Calvary Cemetery; Section 46, Lot 206, Grave 3

    Joseph married Horvat, Margaret Ann on 24 May 1939 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH. Margaret was born on 11 Feb 1921 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 27 Nov 1992. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Rakocy, J.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 8.  Rakocy, Andrew EdwardRakocy, Andrew Edward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born on 30 Oct 1918 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 16 Sep 2009 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried on 21 Sep 2009 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: US Navy SeeBees during WWII in the 52nd Seabee Battalion,serving in Hawaii and Guam
    • Census: 14 Jan 1920, Coitsville, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 05 Apr 1930, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 11 Apr 1940, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; Bakery helper
    • Census: 1 Apr 1950, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; Construction Foreman for Steel Construction Company

    Notes:

    From the Youngstown Vindicator:
    Andrew Edward Rakocy, 90
    STRUTHERS - Andrew Edward Rakocy, 90, died early the morning of Sept. 16 at Omni Manor Health Care Center. Andrew was born in Youngstown Oct. 30, 1918, a son of Stephen and Catherine Dvornicky Rakocy. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy SeaBees as a gunner's mate 3rd Class. He was stationed in both Guam and Hawaii. After the war, Andrew worked as an inventory supervisor at Sharon Steel, retiring in 1981 after 41 years of service. In addition, he was employed as a landscaper with Terrace Gardens for 10 years, from 1968 to 1978.
    Andrew was a member of St. Matthias Church and of the Holy Name Society, the Sacred Heart and Rosary Society, First Catholic Slovak Union No. 731 and Slovak Catholic Sokol No. 108. He also played on the Sokol, Jednota and Taft Avenue Chance golf leagues.
    He is survived by his wife, the former Eleanor Hrepko Babik, whom he married Mar. 20, 1991; his sons, Edward (Paula) of Youngstown and Terry (Carol) of Bourbonnais, Ill.; his stepdaughter, Beverly Babik of Boardman; his stepsons, Michael J. (Christine) Babik also of Boardman and Richard (Brenda) Babik of Houston; his brother, Michael Rakocy of Poland; his sister, Theresa Smrecansky of Minneapolis; his grandchildren, Andrea (Russell) Burton, Mary Dietsch, Mark Rakocy, Jennifer Rakocy, Julie (Michael) Damon, Patty (Mike) Wright and Kathleen Rakocy; and his nine great-grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Mary Lucansky, whom he married Nov. 16, 1939, who died June 22, 1985; his brothers, Stephen and Joseph Rakocy; and his sisters, Anne Stanislaw, Margaret Roberts, Mary Rehovsky, Sister Delphine, and Irene and Helen Rakocy.
    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Andrew Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Matthias Church in Youngstown. Visitation will take place Sunday at the Kubina-Yuhasz Funeral Home, 5925 Market St. in Boardman from 2 to 5 p.m., where a prayer service will be held at 1:45 p.m., and in church on Monday from 9 to 9:30 a.m., prior to Mass. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery. The family would like to say thank you to the staff of the North and West wings of Omni Manor with special thanks extended to all the aides for the kindness shown to Andrew while he was under their care


    Military:
    Gunner's mate 3rd class. Stationed in Guam and Hawaii.

    Andrew married Lucansky, Mary Sophia on 16 Nov 1939 in New York, NY. Mary (daughter of Lucansky, John Joseph and Hlivak, Mary Ann) was born on 12 Jul 1916 in Warnock, Belmont Co., OH; died on 22 Jun 1985 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Rakocy, T.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. Rakocy, E.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Andrew married Repko, Eleanor M. on 21 Mar 1991 in Mahoning Co., OH. Eleanor (daughter of Repko, M. and Yash, A.) was born on 6 Nov 1928 in OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 9.  Rakocy, Helen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born on 14 Dec 1920 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 27 Nov 1928 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried on 28 Nov 1928 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

    Notes:

    Helen died of diphtheria as stated on her death certificate.

    She was in the second grade at St. Matthias School. Her brother Michael remembers being chased around the neighborhood to be taken to the doctor's to get a preventive shot for diphtheria,as he didn't like getting shots.


    Buried:
    Calvary Cemetery


  9. 10.  Rakocy, Michael EdwardRakocy, Michael Edward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born on 21 Feb 1924 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 19 Jul 2011 in Poland, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried on 22 Jul 2011 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: US Navy, WWII and Korean War
    • Census: 05 Apr 1930, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 16 Apr 1940, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH

    Notes:

    Michael is a veteran of the U.S.Navy,having served in WWII and Korean War. During WWII,he attended the University of Missouri,taking a course in diesel engines and also attended refrigeration school at Norfolk Naval base in Virginia. He served on LST 556 and took part in 15 island invasions,including the Philippines. He witnessed the return of General MacArthur to the Philippines on October 20,1944 at Taclopan,the island of Leyte. He also served on YAG21,a sub-chaser,in the Caribbean. He was also on the battleship U.S.S. Pennsylvania during "Operation Crossroads",the testing of the A-bomb at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. In 1947 he served on the U.S.S.New Jersey which was sent on a European Goodwill Tour. During the Korean War,he was recalled to active duty and served again on the battleship U.S.S. New Jersey, during which time it was engaged in action in the shelling of Wonsan harbor in North Korea.
    He was also appointed district deputy for the Knights of Columbus and was past grand knight of Msr. Mears Council 3930. He also served as Administrative assistant to the state deputy for the K of C of Ohio.
    Mike was employed as a refrigeration fitter at Modern Store Equipment and York-Mahoning Mechanical Contractors ,Giant Eagle Stores and Store Engineering of Youngstown.

    Obituary:
    MICHAEL E. RAKOCY SR
    POLAND - Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 22, 2011, at 11 a.m. at St. Christines Church for Michael E. Rakocy Sr., 87, who died Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at Hospice House.

    He was born Feb. 21, 1924, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stephen Rakocy and Catherine Dvornicky.

    He was a 1942 graduate of Wilson High School. He served in the U.S. Navy as a combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He worked as a technician for commercial refrigeration and air conditioning before retiring in 1988. He was also a member of the Plumbers and Steam Fitters Union, St. Christine Church Charter member, Knights of Columbus Council 3930 of Austintown and St. Vincent De Paul Pastoral Care.

    Surviving are his wife, Rose (Lenefonte) Rakocy; one sister, Theresa Smrecansky of Minnesota; one son, Michael E. (Sandy) Rakocy Jr. of North Canton; two daughters, Cheryle (Randy) Morgan of Spring Hill, Tenn. and Bernadette (John) Durkos of Stow; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and seven sisters.

    Contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Valley House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514 in memory of Michael.

    Please visit www.vaschak-kirilafh.com to view this obituary or to send condolences to the family.

    Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home Inc., Dedicated to Caring Since 1907


    Buried:
    Calvary Cemetery

    Michael married Lenefonte, R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Rakocy, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Rakocy, Michael  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Sep 1953 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 24 Jun 2013 in Canton, Stark Co., OH; was buried in Canfield, Mahoning Co., OH.
    3. 34. Rakocy, B.M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 11.  Rakocy, Rose MaryRakocy, Rose Mary Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born on 11 Jun 1925 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 29 Jul 1925 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried on 31 Jul 1925 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Calvary Cemetery


  11. 12.  Rakocy, AgnesRakocy, Agnes Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born on 27 Jun 1926 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 15 Feb 2002 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 05 Apr 1930, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 16 Apr 1940, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH

    Notes:

    From "Descendants of Josephus Rakoczy";
    Agnes was a member of the Vincentian Sisters of Charity order,having entered the sisterhood on Feb.2,1946,got her white veil and became a novice August 15,1946. Then was professed August18,1948. Was assigned to her first mission and taught second grade at Donora,Pennsylvania for three years beginning in September of 1948. Returned to the Motherhouse in Perrysville for one year,and was then assigned to St. Joseph's in Clairton,Pennsylvania for two years. Back to the Vincentian Home for five years,Then went to Brownsville,Pennsylvania for three years to teach second grade. On to Clarksville,Pennsylvania for 15 years and returned to the Motherhouse Day Care Center where she is presently (1997). Starting her 51st year in the Community this year(1997).

    From The Youngstown Vindicator 2-20-02
    "PITTSBURGH- Sister Delphine,75,died Friday at the Vincentian Home in Pittsburgh. She was a member of the Sisters of Charity of North Hills in Pittsburgh. Sister Delphine was a daughter of Steve and Catherine Rakocy She was in her 57th year of her religeous life,which she entered from St. Matthias Parish in Youngstown. She graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor of science degree in education. In her teaching career, Sister delphine taught elementary grades for 24 years in the Dioceses of Pittsburgh and Greensburg. She served as a practical nurse for four years and as an aide at the Vincentian Child care center for three years. Her last assignment was at St. Thomas Parish in Clarksville, as CCD Coordinator,where she served for 16 years. sister Delphine is survived by a sister, Theresa Smrecansky of Boardman; and two brothers, Michael Rakocy of Boardman and Andrew Rakocy of Struthers. She was preceded in death by two brothers,Steve and Joseph Rakocy; and three sisters,Ann Stanislaw, Margaret Roberts and Mary Rohovsky.
    Arrangements are being handled by Kubina-Yuhasz Funeral Home.


  12. 13.  Rakocy, IreneRakocy, Irene Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born on 27 Jun 1926 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 17 Jan 1927 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried on 19 Jan 1927 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Calvary Cemetery


  13. 14.  Rakocy, TheresaRakocy, Theresa Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born on 14 May 1928 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 31 Dec 2013 in Rogers, Hennepin Co., MN; was buried in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 05 Apr 1930, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 16 Apr 1940, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 14 Apr 1950, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; Telephone Operator

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Calvary Cemetery

    Theresa married Smrecansky, Joseph Frank on 28 Aug 1948. Joseph was born on 19 Oct 1924 in Bitumen, Clinton Co., PA; died on 15 Sep 1992. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Smrecansky, J.A.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 15.  Stanislaw, D.J. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anna2, 1.Catherine1)

    D.J. married Vinkler, P.P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Vinkler, A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 37. Vinkler, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 38. Vinkler, P.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 39. Vinkler, M.K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 40. Vinkler, E.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 41. Vinkler, R.A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 42. Vinkler, A.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 16.  Stanislaw, Dr. Jerome John Descendancy chart to this point (2.Anna2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 18 Dec 1929 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 05 Jul 1997 in Warren, OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 20 Apr 1950, Boardman, Mahoning Co., OH

    Dr. married Verba, A.C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 43. Stanislaw, J.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 44. Stanislaw, J.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 45. Stanislaw, J.W.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 46. Stanislaw, E.A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 47. Stanislaw, J.E.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 17.  Rakocy, Frances Descendancy chart to this point (3.Stephen2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 13 Feb 1937 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 11 Mar 1937 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

  4. 18.  Rakocy, Kenneth S. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Stephen2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 06 Jul 1938 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 06 Aug 1938 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried on 09 Aug 1938 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

  5. 19.  Rakocy, M.L. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Stephen2, 1.Catherine1)

    M.L. married Petruska, R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 48. Petruska, K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 49. Petruska, R.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 50. Petruska, B.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 20.  Rohovsky, J.E. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Catherine1)

    Family/Spouse: Corbeil, P.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 21.  Rohovsky, M.W. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Catherine1)

    Family/Spouse: Andreas, K.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Rohovsky, Stephanie Anne  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 52. Rohovsky, Paul Edward  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 22.  Rohovsky, M.P. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Catherine1)

    M.P. married Donahue, J.T. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. Donahue, John Martin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1962; died on 05 Jul 1970.
    2. 54. Donahue, E.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 55. Donahue, M.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 23.  Kurta, K.A. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1)

    K.A. married Szush, T.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 56. Szush, Michelle  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 57. Szush, Thomas Scott  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 24.  Kurta, Mary Descendancy chart to this point (6.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 28 Mar 1942 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 28 Mar 1942 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

  11. 25.  Kurta, R.S. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1)

    R.S. married Boos, K.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 58. Kurta, R.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 59. Kurta, M.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 60. Kurta, S.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 26.  Kurta, S. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1)

    S. married Baltrus, L.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 27.  Roberts, Rosemary Descendancy chart to this point (6.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1)

  14. 28.  Roberts, Bonnie Descendancy chart to this point (6.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1)

  15. 29.  Rakocy, J.J. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1)

    J.J. married Sandor, S.K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 61. Rakocy, C.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 62. Rakocy, M.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 30.  Rakocy, T.J. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Andrew2, 1.Catherine1)

    T.J. married Howard, C.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 63. Rakocy, J.A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 64. Rakocy, J.A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 65. Rakocy, P.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 66. Rakocy, K.M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  17. 31.  Rakocy, E.A. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Andrew2, 1.Catherine1)

    E.A. married Higgins, P.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 67. Rakocy, A.T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 68. Rakocy, M.E.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 69. Rakocy, M.E.  Descendancy chart to this point

  18. 32.  Rakocy, C. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Michael2, 1.Catherine1)

    Family/Spouse: Morgan, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 33.  Rakocy, Michael Descendancy chart to this point (10.Michael2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 17 Sep 1953 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 24 Jun 2013 in Canton, Stark Co., OH; was buried in Canfield, Mahoning Co., OH.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Green Haven Memorial Gardens

    Michael married Beronja, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 70. Rakocy, Stephen  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 71. Rakocy, Sammy  Descendancy chart to this point

  20. 34.  Rakocy, B.M. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Michael2, 1.Catherine1)

    Family/Spouse: Durkos, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 72. Durkos, G.  Descendancy chart to this point

  21. 35.  Smrecansky, J.A. Descendancy chart to this point (14.Theresa2, 1.Catherine1)

    J.A. married Vasko, R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 73. Vasko, S.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 36.  Vinkler, A. Descendancy chart to this point (15.D.J.3, 2.Anna2, 1.Catherine1)

    Family/Spouse: McGowan, T.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 74. McGowan, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 75. McGowan, K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 76. McGowan, M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 37.  Vinkler, D. Descendancy chart to this point (15.D.J.3, 2.Anna2, 1.Catherine1)

    Family/Spouse: Ross, A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 38.  Vinkler, P. Descendancy chart to this point (15.D.J.3, 2.Anna2, 1.Catherine1)

    Family/Spouse: Harmon, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 77. Harmon, A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 78. Harmon, C.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 39.  Vinkler, M.K. Descendancy chart to this point (15.D.J.3, 2.Anna2, 1.Catherine1)

    Family/Spouse: Kolasinski, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 79. Kolasinski, N.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 80. Kolasinski, J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 40.  Vinkler, E. Descendancy chart to this point (15.D.J.3, 2.Anna2, 1.Catherine1)

    E. married Coleman, V. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 81. Coleman, P.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 82. Coleman, V.  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 41.  Vinkler, R.A. Descendancy chart to this point (15.D.J.3, 2.Anna2, 1.Catherine1)

    R.A. married Harty, M.E. IV [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 83. Harty, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 84. Harty, E.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 42.  Vinkler, A.A. Descendancy chart to this point (15.D.J.3, 2.Anna2, 1.Catherine1)

    Family/Spouse: Kelly, B.M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 43.  Stanislaw, J.M. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Dr.3, 2.Anna2, 1.Catherine1)

    J.M. married Shanahan, B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 85. Shanahan, C.  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 44.  Stanislaw, J.M. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Dr.3, 2.Anna2, 1.Catherine1)

    Family/Spouse: Craig, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 45.  Stanislaw, J.W. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Dr.3, 2.Anna2, 1.Catherine1)

    J.W. married Maggiore, J.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 46.  Stanislaw, E.A. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Dr.3, 2.Anna2, 1.Catherine1)

    Family/Spouse: Kavanagh, P.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 47.  Stanislaw, J.E. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Dr.3, 2.Anna2, 1.Catherine1)

  13. 48.  Petruska, K. Descendancy chart to this point (19.M.L.3, 3.Stephen2, 1.Catherine1)

    K. married Gallmeyer, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 86. Petruska, A.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 87. Petruska, M.D.  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 49.  Petruska, R.S. Descendancy chart to this point (19.M.L.3, 3.Stephen2, 1.Catherine1)

    R.S. married Carnahan, B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 88. Petruska, R.S.  Descendancy chart to this point

  15. 50.  Petruska, B.J. Descendancy chart to this point (19.M.L.3, 3.Stephen2, 1.Catherine1)

  16. 51.  Rohovsky, Stephanie Anne Descendancy chart to this point (21.M.W.3, 5.Mary2, 1.Catherine1)

  17. 52.  Rohovsky, Paul Edward Descendancy chart to this point (21.M.W.3, 5.Mary2, 1.Catherine1)

  18. 53.  Donahue, John Martin Descendancy chart to this point (22.M.P.3, 5.Mary2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 14 Sep 1962; died on 05 Jul 1970.

  19. 54.  Donahue, E.M. Descendancy chart to this point (22.M.P.3, 5.Mary2, 1.Catherine1)

  20. 55.  Donahue, M.J. Descendancy chart to this point (22.M.P.3, 5.Mary2, 1.Catherine1)

  21. 56.  Szush, Michelle Descendancy chart to this point (23.K.A.3, 6.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1)

  22. 57.  Szush, Thomas Scott Descendancy chart to this point (23.K.A.3, 6.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1)

  23. 58.  Kurta, R.M. Descendancy chart to this point (25.R.S.3, 6.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1)

  24. 59.  Kurta, M.S. Descendancy chart to this point (25.R.S.3, 6.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1)

  25. 60.  Kurta, S.L. Descendancy chart to this point (25.R.S.3, 6.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1)

  26. 61.  Rakocy, C.L. Descendancy chart to this point (29.J.J.3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1)

    C.L. married Heap, L.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 89. Rakocy, S.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

  27. 62.  Rakocy, M.A. Descendancy chart to this point (29.J.J.3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Catherine1)

    M.A. married Smyczynski, A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 90. Smyczynski, A.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 91. Smyczynski, N.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  28. 63.  Rakocy, J.A. Descendancy chart to this point (30.T.J.3, 8.Andrew2, 1.Catherine1)

    Family/Spouse: Ruppert, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 92. Ruppert, J.A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 93. Ruppert, J.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

  29. 64.  Rakocy, J.A. Descendancy chart to this point (30.T.J.3, 8.Andrew2, 1.Catherine1)

    J.A. married Damon, M.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 94. Damon, R.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

  30. 65.  Rakocy, P.M. Descendancy chart to this point (30.T.J.3, 8.Andrew2, 1.Catherine1)

    P.M. married Wright, M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 95. Wright, H.B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 96. Wright, B.M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  31. 66.  Rakocy, K.M. Descendancy chart to this point (30.T.J.3, 8.Andrew2, 1.Catherine1)

  32. 67.  Rakocy, A.T. Descendancy chart to this point (31.E.A.3, 8.Andrew2, 1.Catherine1)

    A.T. married Burton, R.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 97. Burton, B.M.Z.  Descendancy chart to this point

  33. 68.  Rakocy, M.E. Descendancy chart to this point (31.E.A.3, 8.Andrew2, 1.Catherine1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  34. 69.  Rakocy, M.E. Descendancy chart to this point (31.E.A.3, 8.Andrew2, 1.Catherine1)

  35. 70.  Rakocy, Stephen Descendancy chart to this point (33.Michael3, 10.Michael2, 1.Catherine1)

  36. 71.  Rakocy, Sammy Descendancy chart to this point (33.Michael3, 10.Michael2, 1.Catherine1)

  37. 72.  Durkos, G. Descendancy chart to this point (34.B.M.3, 10.Michael2, 1.Catherine1)

  38. 73.  Vasko, S. Descendancy chart to this point (35.J.A.3, 14.Theresa2, 1.Catherine1)