John J. Chupa

John J. Chupa, 79, passed away peacefully and surrounded with love, Wednesday, March 1, 2023.   John was born June 25, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of John and Stella Markovich Chupa. He was a 1960 graduate of Struthers High School.   John honorably served his country as a boatswain’s mate in the Navy. He was a truck driver for over 50 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of Teamsters Local 377 and NRA.   He loved music and riding motorcycles. He enjoyed golfing, boating, hunting, fishing and NASCAR racing. He was a family man and loved spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and his “little dog,” Diva. The many who knew him all loved him. He was truly one of a kind.   He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Helen Novicky Chupa, whom he married June 23, 1973; his children, Jennifer (Victor) Liguore and John J. (Kollin) Chupa Jr.; his grandchildren, Giana Liguore, Sydney Chupa and Kade Chupa; and his sister, Mary Helen Doran.   The family will receive relatives and friends from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2023, at Lane Funeral Homes, 65 N. Broad Street, Canfield, with a service to follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.   John will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery with military honors.   In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to Mission 22, 694 N. Larch St., Suite 970, Sisters, OR 97759, mission22.com.   To share thoughts of sympathy, visit lanefuneralhomes.com.