John F. Birath Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John F. Birath of Youngstown, Ohio, who passed away on July 29, 2021, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John F. Birath to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Johan Albin Birath (John) and Ellen Lindquist Birath; his stepmother Marie Gustafson Birath; his siblings, Louis, Donald, Kenneth, Carl, Vivian, Ethel Baker, Ellen Mae Lyster and Donna Jean Whitenack; and his stepsiblings, Robert, Roger, Ralph Gustafson and Anna Marie Martindale.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Katherine Birath (Backus); his children, John Birath (Bonnie) of Columbus and Susan Jacob (Tim) of Boardman; his grandchildren, John (Nimisha), James (Carol), Heather, Jennifer Gerschutz (Brian) and Michael Pfeiffer (Suzanne); his great grandchildren, Meirra, Shayla, Jack, Kate, Maddie, Ava, Drew, Nolan and Lena; and also John "Jack" Birath.

In lieu of flowers, our family asks that you consider a contribution in Dad's memory to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44512, or to a charity of your choice.