John P. Motz, 71

Boardman:  John P. Motz, 71, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 16, 2017 at Park Center with his loving family by his side.

John was born October 12, 1945 in Warren, the son of the late John P. and Sophia (Mihu) Motz.

He was an Army veteran.

John is survived by his four sisters, Patricia Fuleno of New Castle, Pa., Susan (Bill) Ahlswede of Hemet, California, Kathie Motz of Rogers and Sally (Jim) Mentzer of Boardman.

Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by a sister, Sherill Meenachen.

There will be a Celebration the Life calling hours for John on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 5 to 6:30 pm at Thompson Filicky Funeral Home, 4221 Market Street in Boardman.  Per John's wishes, there will be no funeral services.

The family requests that material tributes take the form of contributions to Hope Center Cancer Care, 835 Southwestern Run, Poland, Ohio 44514, in memory of John.

The family would like to recognize and thank Park Center staff for the love, care and support that they gave to John and his family and All Caring Hospice for the comfort and end of life care that they gave to John.