John Blosco Jr.

EAST PALESTINE — John Blosco Jr., 100, a lifelong resident of East Palestine, passed away May 16, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital.

John was born Jan. 6, 1926, in East Palestine, son of the late John Blosco Sr. and Irene (Kovalchuk) Blosco.

He was a proud veteran of the US Army, having served as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Infantry during World War II. He, along with his brother Peter, owned and operated Blosco Iron and Steel in East Palestine prior to his retirement.

John is survived by his son, John (Pamela) Blosco of Toronto, Ohio; a daughter, Susan (Raymond) Galvin of Fairview Park, Ohio; four grandchildren, John, Michael and Matthew Blosco and Erin Lagasca, as well as seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Lucille (Dupey) Blosco, in 2021; a brother, Peter Blosco, and a sister, Ann Smotrilla.

A funeral service will be held Friday May 22, 2026, at Nativity of Christ Orthodox Church, 727 Miller St. Youngstown, OH with Father Michael Lillie officiating. A burial with military honors will follow at Poland Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to services from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the church.

The family wishes to thank the outstanding caregivers at Ennis Court in Lakewood, Ohio for the kindness and compassion they provided to John.

Memorial contributions can be made in lieu of flowers in John’s name to the Nativity of Christ Orthodox Church.

Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements.

Visit www.linsley-royal.com to sign the online guestbook.

5/19/26