NILES - Hazel Marie Spoljaric 67, passed away peacefully at 4:48 a.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the St. Joseph Health Center following an extended illness. Hazel was born in Butler, Pennsylvania on February 26, 1953 the daughter of Ernest Donald and Anna Kathern (Shay) Foreback and came to the Niles area many years ago.
Hazel enjoyed all the family gatherings and activities especially with her daughters and grandchildren, playing bingo and going to the casinos. Prior to being a homemaker, Hazel would do babysitting for her many close friends. Hazel is survived by her husband, George Spoljaric to whom she was married for over 50 years; two daughters, Milissa Spoljaric and fiance Joseph Tichenor of Howland, Georgann and Curtis Learn of Austintown; five grandchildren, Zackery and Dillon Murry, Kala, Amia, and Koi Tichenor; two sisters, Anna Foreback of Warren, Wanda Greenawalt of Callensburg, Pennsylvania; three brothers, Merele Robert (Diane) Foreback of Champion, James Rihel of Butler, Pennsylvania, Richard Foreback of Florida; many nieces and nephews.
Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; sister Gladys Foreback; two brothers Ernest Donald Rihel and Steve Foreback.
At Hazel's request, there will be a celebration of her life from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the family residence. All relatives and friends are welcome to attend.
Funeral arrangements are by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 330-652-4311.
Celebration of Life Gathering
NOV 28. 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)
Spoljaric Residence
Niles, OH 44446
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