Elizabeth Havaich

AUSTINTOWN - Elizabeth Havaich, 88, formerly of Helen Avenue in Niles passed away at 8:00 pm Monday, December 24, 2012 at the Briarfield at Ashley Circle following an extended illness. She was born in McDonald on October 30, 1924 the daughter of Ignace and Jennie (Dolence) Logar and resided in this community all of her life. A 1942 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, she was a cook for Niles City Schools retiring from the high school in 1985. She was a member of the SNPJ Lodge, St. Stephen Church and enjoyed crocheting, puzzles and traveling. Elizabeth is survived by two sons, Thomas (Connie) Havaich of Carroll, Robert (Marcey) Havaich of Austintown; four grandchildren, Lynn, Tina, Cari, Stacey; brother, William (Esther) Logar of Niles; two sisters, Pauline Harris of Niles and Jennie Novak of Howland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Louis Havaich whom she married on September 29, 1945 and who died on November 23, 2008; granddaughter, Amy; three sisters, Justine M. Brauer, Mary Visnosky, Frances Stanec; six brothers, Ignace, John, Andrew, Edward, Frank Logar and John Dolence. Calling Hours will be Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 4 to 7 pm at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, December 28, 2012 at 10 am at St. Stephen Church. Rev. Thomas Kraszewski will be the celebrant.  Burial will be in Kerr Cemetery.