Nicholas "Nick" Sostaric

Warren – Nicholas “Nick” Sostaric, 97, of Warren passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026 at Antonine Village in North Jackson.

Nick was born on April 2, 1929 in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Nicholas and Anna (Herman) Sostaric.

He was a graduate of Liberty High School and then drafted into the United States Army. Upon returning home, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University and began teaching first in Vermillion and then at Hubbard, where he was also the baseball coach. Later, Nick earned a master’s degree from Kent State and was hired as the Principal at Labrae where he stayed until his retirement.

Nick loved life. He was a baseball fan, playing in his younger years, then coaching. Nick also enjoyed golfing, fishing and hunting. He truly enjoyed being outdoors and he could always be found improving his yard. Nick was a dedicated member of Blessed Sacrament Parish for many years and enjoyed volunteering and visiting the kids in school. Most of all, he cherished the time he spent with those he loved. Whether it was enjoying a beer or dining at Salvatores or Dunkin Donuts, Nick appreciated quality time and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Nick will always be remembered by his nieces and nephews, Patricia (James) Polko, Christine (Lawrence) Gallagher, Joseph (Katherine) Sostaric, Pamela Marshall, Jennifer Sostaric, John (Christy) Sostaric, William (Ruth) Watson, Elisabeth (Michael) Alexander, Thomas (Chrissie Ann) Watson, Sara (Marshall) Lillquist, Thomas (Aaron) Moore and David Moore. He also leaves his sister-in-law, Clarinda Moore and his dear friends, Randy (Celeste) Falter.

Besides his parents, Nick was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dian; daughter, Kathleen; sister, Dolores (William) Watson and brother, Herman (Barbara) Sostaric.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Nick during memorial calling hours on Monday, May 4, 2026 from 10 to 11 am at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel 1884 North Rd. NE, Warren, Ohio 44483.

A service will begin at 11am at the funeral home.

A private burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Bazetta.

Friends and family may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary an send condolences to Nick’s family.            

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