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James R. Gongaware

Birth	:	11 Mar 1923 Leetonia, Columbiana County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	22 Jan 2022 Leetonia, Columbiana County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Columbiana Cemetery, Columbiana, Columbiana County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8869019, -80.6844025
Description	:	Salem - James R. Gongaware, age 98, of Salem, died on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his daughter's home in Leetonia, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 11, 1923, in Leetonia, a son of the late Ralph and Stella Redmond Gongaware. Jim had worked as a welder for E.W. Bliss in Salem for 35 years. In his younger day, he volunteered for the Three C's (Civilian Conservation Corp) from 1939-1941. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, 82nd Airborne, having served during WWII. While serving in the army, Jim was... Read More	Salem - James R. Gongaware, age 98, of Salem, died on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his daughter's home in Leetonia, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 11, 1923, in Leetonia, a son of the late Ralph and Stella Redmond Gongaware. Jim had worked as a welder for E.W. Bliss in Salem for 35 years. In his younger day, he volunteered for the Three C's (Civilian Conservation Corp) from 1939-1941. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, 82nd Airborne, having served during WWII. While serving in the army, Jim was involved in several historical battles, including the Battle of the Bulge, Market Garden, and Ardennes Forest. He was a Purple Heart recipient and had the privilege of guarding General Eisenhower's office, Allied Force Headquarters, in England. Jim was a skilled craftsman who enjoyed woodworking. He was capable of building most anything, including his own home. He also enjoyed boating and water skiing. Mostly, Jim enjoyed his family. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by those who had the privilege of knowing him. His wife, Nannie "Nan" F. Gongaware, whom he married on October 20, 1946, preceded him in death on, November 6, 2007. James will be sadly missed by his son, Terry (Aida) Gongaware of Salem; five daughters, Jeffie (Ralph) Herter of Burnet, TX, Nancy (Mark) Feezle of Leetonia, Pamela (Edward) Duko of Lisbon, Lori (Kenneth) DiPanfilo of Leetonia, and Holly (Chris) Candle of Salem; eleven grandchildren, Aaron (Michelle) Gongaware, Jessica Gongaware, Manuel (Ashley) Figueroa, Mark Feezle, Jodi Burbick, Christina (Brian) Rouse, James (Amy) Musselman, Nicholas (Veronica) DiPanfilo, Melissa (Brady) Walters, Bryan Candle, Kelly Candle, and by thirteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Candle, and several brothers and sisters. Private family services were held at the Woods-Rettig Funeral Home in Leetonia. Jim was laid to rest with his wife, Nan, at the Columbiana Cemetery.

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Where is James R. Gongaware's memorial?
James R. Gongaware's memorial is located at: Columbiana Cemetery, Columbiana, Columbiana County, USA.
When did James R. Gongaware death?
James R. Gongaware death on 22 Jan 2022 in Leetonia, Columbiana County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James R. Gongaware's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8869019
Longitude: -80.6844025

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Nan F. Treadwell Gongaware

(1928 - 2007)

Siblings

Charles LeRoy Gongaware

(1906 - 1972)

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Coordinate: 40.8869019, -80.6844025

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Coordinate: 40.9079340, -80.6799890

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14. Mount Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8432940, -80.6604190

15. Pleasant View Mennonite Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9223400, -80.7266500

16. Augustine Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9299860, -80.6549260

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19. Middleton Friends Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8347680, -80.6627210

20. Oakdale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8666992, -80.7538986

21. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8363991, -80.7174988

22. Mount Joy Mennonite Church Cemetery
Leetonia, Columbiana County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8922670, -80.7600100

23. North Lima Mennonite Cemetery
North Lima, Mahoning County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9406200, -80.6531300

24. Mount Olivet Cemetery
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