Lane Austintown Chapel

5797 Mahoning Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio 44515
(330) 744-2289
 
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Walter G. Sinn Executive Vice-President	Walter (Wally) Sinn; Graduate of Western Reserve High School in Berlin Center in 1967, attended Youngstown State University major in Advertising and a minor in Merchandising, graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1970. I served my apprenticeship at Lane Funeral Home receiving my Embalmers and Funeral Directors license in 1972. Currently Vice President of Lane Funeral Homes, also manager of Lane Monument division. Wally has been with the firm since 1965. Wally lives in Green Twp. with his wife Carol. They have three grown children Pamela Vizinni, Rebecca Ucker, Stephen and four grandchildren. Wally is a member of the Ellsworth Presbyterian Church where he is an Elder; Charter member and Past President of Western Mahoning County Kiwanis, Past Lt. Governor Division 21 Ohio District of Kiwanis, enjoys playing softball, bowling and spending time with his family.
Anthony Nacarato Funeral Director	Anthony has been involved in the funeral profession since 1988 and has been with Lanes since April of 2003. He was a 1986 graduate of Ursuline High School and a 1997 graduate of Youngstown State University wih a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a minor in Psychology, and Economics. He went on to receive his degree in Specialized Technology / Embalming and Funeral Directing from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1998.      Anthony was born and raised in the Youngstown area. He and his wife Josie live in Canfield with their two sons Joseph and Domenic. They have been married since April of 2000 and are members of St. Christine Church in Youngstown.       He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus where he serves as the Financial Secretary of the first council in Ohio, Youngstown Council #274. Anthony’s community involvement includes being a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Bishop Malone Assembly #829, a member of the Canfield Rotary Club where he currently serves as Community Chairperson, and a proud member of the Pacentrani Club, a local service club of Italian men celebrating their rich heritage.       He is proud to serve the people of the area and is committed to easing the burden of the loss of a loved one.
Steve Gerberry Funeral Director	Steve is a 1995 graduate of the Mineral Ridge High School, graduating as class Valedictorian. He then received his AAS from Youngstown State University before attending the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, where he received his BMS. He has been with Lane Funeral Home since 1996, and had been a licensed funeral director and embalmer since 2000. Steve is also a licensed life and health insurance agent. Steve lives in Mineral Ridge, with his wife the former Stacie Donchatz; daughters: Megan and Madeline; and Labrador Sadie.  Steve is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mineral Ridge, and serves on the Board of Trustees in Weathersfield Township. He is a member of the Tri County Funeral Director’s Assoc., Ohio Funeral Director’s Assoc., National Funeral Director’s Assoc., Trumbull Township Assoc., and Ohio Township Assoc.
Justin Kaszowski Funeral Director	A native of Warren, Ohio, Justin was raised by his grandparents and graduated in 2000 from Howland High School. He attended Kent State University Trumbull Campus and transferred to the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Mortuary Science in March of 2004. Justin was a recipient of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association Scholarship and the Eagle of the Cross Award from the Diocese of Youngstown.       Justin joined the Lane Funeral Homes in June of 2002 prior in leaving for mortuary school. He returned from mortuary school in June of 2004 and served his apprenticeship under Walter G. Sinn and became licensed in the State of Ohio as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in September of 2005. Justin’s main role within the Lane Family of Funeral Homes is as the chapel manager of the Niles location.       Justin is a very active member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in downtown Warren, where he is currently serving as President of the Parish Council, a lector and Eucharistic Minister and the Chairman of the Parish Anniversary Committee. Justin is also a member of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church in Niles and volunteers at the church festival each year. Justin is an active member of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association and currently serves on the Convention Committee, Education Committee, Scholastic Assistance Committee and is a member of the OFDA Mortuary Response Team. He is also a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, Ohio Embalmers Association, American Embalmers Association, and Trumbull-Mahoning-Columbiana County Funeral Directors Association where he holds the office of Vice President. He is also a member of the Rotary Club of Niles and the Monday Night Hively Sportsmen’s Bowling League at Amron Lanes in Canfield.       Justin enjoys traveling, volunteering within the community, golfing, bowling, model railroading and spending time with his family and friends. He and his wife the former Michelle L. Terzigni make their home in Howland Township.
Nicole DeNiro Administrative Assistant	Bio coming soon.............