Edward Karabin

YOUNGSTOWN - Edward Karabin, 94, formerly of Laurie Drive in Austintown, passed away peacefully late Saturday afternoon, May 21, 2016, at Briarfield Manor.

Edward was born Feb. 18, 1922, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary Dolansky Karabin, and was a lifelong area resident.

Ed was a graduate Sts. Cyril & Methodius Elementary School and attended South High School. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1942 until January of 1946. 

He worked for Republic Rubber / Aeroquip for 28 years, retiring from the mill as a hose coiler in 1978. Ed also worked part-time for 25 years for Mr. B’s Catering, from 1970 until 1995.

Mr. Karabin was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Holy Name of Jesus Church in Youngstown. He also belonged to the American Legion, and was an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers and of the Detroit Lions.

Ed’s beloved wife, Hilda Schneider Karabin, whom he married May 26, 1956, passed away Dec. 25, 1991.

He leaves his daughter, Barbara (Joseph) Caruso of Liberty Township; two sons, Donald (Susan) Santucci of Hemet, Calif. and Edward Karabin Jr. of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a sister, Theresa Pennell of Austintown; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many extended family members.

Besides his wife, five brothers, Cyril, William, John, Joseph, and George Karabin, and four sisters, Mary Kenney, Helen Naple, Agnes Peel, and Margaret Merkich, preceded him in death.

Family and friends may call from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 25, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown, where funeral services will take place at 11:30 a.m.

Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown, where Ed will be laid to rest next to his wife.

Ed’s family would like to thank the staff at The Inn at Christine Valley, and the staff at Briarfield Manor for the wonderful care given, and compassion shown to Mr. Karabin. A special thank you to Melonie and to Virginia at The Inn at Christine Valley for making a home for “Papa Eddie.”