Ode J. Grubb, Sr. Youngstown: Private memorial services will be held for Ode J. Grubb, Sr., 87, who passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Ode was born September 14, 1927 in Youngstown, the son of the late Robert C. and Grace (Riley) Grubb and was a lifelong area resident. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy from August 4, 1945 to August 10, 1946. After the war, Ode returned to the Youngstown area. He was a superintendent for the Cafaro Corporation for 30 years, retiring in the early 1980's. In 1948, he became a member of Carpenters Union 171. Ode was in construction and built porches and decks for family and friends. After his retirement, he continued woodworking, building wishing wells, bird houses and yard signs which he sold. He was a hard worker and had a great sense of humor that he passed onto his children and grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. Ode is survived by a son, Ode J. (RoseAnn) Grubb, Jr of Youngstown; a daughter Sherrie J. Wolfe of Austintown; four grandchildren, Jodi Grubb, Bonie Grubb Bierig, Aymie Hittle and Corie Hittle; and two great grandchildren. Besides his parents, Ode was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, the former Jacqueline "Jackie" M. Dolne, whom he married on January 20, 1950, died April 22, 2007; a brother Robert Grubb and a sister, Dorathe Kerester. There are no calling hours. Please visit www.thompsonfh1932.com to view this notice and send condolences to the family. Arrangements are being handled by Thompson-Filicky Funeral Home, 4221 Market Street, Boardman.