YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Emma Lou Gromofsky, 86, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Monday March 8, 2021 on Canfield Place.
She was born on September 24, 1934 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to John and Emma Ruha.
She attended McDonald High School.
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Emma worked as a secretary for the superintendent of McDonald High School, who retired in 1957.
She enjoyed being a housewife and spending time with family and friends.
Emma was married to William Gromofsky in 1955 until he died in 1999.
She was a member of the St. Christine Church.
Emma was preceded in death by her husband and parents, as well as a son, Alan Gromofsky of Lewes, Delaware, and a brother, Emil J. Ruha.
Emma is survived by her son Mark (Debra) Gromofsky of Abingdon, Maryland; Sisters-in-law, Marsha Ruha and Dorothy Blasko; Grandchildren, Marcus Gromofsky, Tara Kahler and Tom Lynn and great-grandchildren, Bryce, Gavin, Abby and Hannah.
The tour will take place on Friday, March 12, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Funeral home Vaschak-Kirila,
3100 Canfield Road, Youngstown, OH 44511.
A funeral mass will take place on Friday, March 12th at 11:00 a.m. in St. Christine Church.
Commemorative honors will be directed to the Dorothy Day House, 620 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44502 or the St. Christines Building Fund, 3165 Schenley Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44511.
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A TV tribute will air Thursday, March 11th at approximate times: 6:43 a.m. WYTV, 9:32 a.m. WKBN, 10:58 a.m. FOX, and 8:12 p.m. MyYTV.
