Laurence L. "Larry" Slefko

Laurence L. “Larry” Slefko, 67, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at St. Joseph Health Center.

            Larry was born December 18, 1954, in Newark, NJ, the son of Charles and Diella Slefko.

            Larry came to Warren in 1995 from NJ. Presently was the owner and operator of Bear Auto on 3405 Youngstown Rd. for the last 26 years. Previously was co-owner of Auto Sales Service in Newark, NJ. Larry was of the Catholic Faith. He enjoyed boxing, was avid NY Yankees and Pittsburgh Steelers fan and was an avid reader, bowler, and golfer.

            Larry is survived by his wife Marlene (Marcello) Slefko whom he married August 17, 1991, Mother Diella Slefko of Belleville, NJ, a brother Charles Slefko of Belleville, NJ, two sisters Charlene Murphy of Stockholm, NJ, and Diella (John) Leifert of Staten Island, NY, and numerous nieces and nephews.

            He is preceded in death by his father.

            Family and friends may pay their respects to Larry, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022, and 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel 1884 North Rd. NE, Warren, Ohio 44483.

            A service will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home with Deacon Ed Kleese officiating.

            Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and facial masks will be required.

            Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

            Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guestbook and send condolences to the family.

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