Douglas H. Bortmas

Douglas H. Bortmas, 66 of Austintown died Thursday afternoon, September 29th at his residence. Douglas, known as Doug was born September 6, 1956 in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Esther (McNeely) Bortmas, Jr. and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1974 and had been a driver for Chieffo's Foods for over 20 years. Doug was an avid car enthusiast, loved everything about cars and could tell you all about all the different makes and models. He enjoyed watching T.V. and especially watching Jeopardy with his wife. Doug was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He leaves his wife, the former Loretta Kay Wharmby, whom he married October 20, 1990; two sisters, Donna Heldreth and Diane Keller , both of Austintown; two brothers, David Bortmas of Niles and Darrell Bortmas of Destin, FL and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Lane Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel and from 10:00 am - 10:45 am. Thursday, October 6th at Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Rd., Youngstown, followed by the funeral at 11:00 am.