YOUNGSTOWN - Flora A. Malovich, 88, lifelong resident of the city's West Side, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Feb. 19, 2021, at Gracewoods Senior Living in Niles.

Flora was born Nov. 8, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Richard and Mary Loretta Hoffman Ortz, and she lived nearly her entire life on North Richview Avenue in Youngstown.

She attended Chaney High School, and became a wife, mother, and homemaker who dedicated her adult life to raising and caring for her family.

In her younger years, Flora attended nearby St. Brendan Church in Youngstown, and volunteered at the parish school.

Mrs. Malovich enjoyed playing bingo, and she was a member of St. George Croatian Fraternal Union, Lodge No. 66 on Vestal Road in Youngstown.

Flora's husband of 52 years, John J. Malovich, whom she married Nov. 26, 1949, passed away July 14, 2002.

She leaves her son, Frank C. Malovich (Jennifer Meadows) of Youngstown; her grandson, Anthony A. Malovich of Las Vegas; a sister, Mabel Seferiadis of Youngstown; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, siblings, Mary Lou Carrocce, Richard Ortz, and Larry Ortz, and a daughter-in-law, Kathryn E. Malovich are deceased. An infant son, John Malovich, died at birth.

Per Flora's wishes, private services only will be held for the immediate family on Saturday, Feb. 27, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown, with interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Boardman.

Please keep Flora and her family in your thoughts and prayers.