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John Tobin

December 30, 1940 — December 17, 2016

John P. Tobin age 75 died at home on December 17, 2016 under hospice care after a battle with cancer. John was born December 30, 1940 the son of the late Leo J. & Elizabeth (Ruiter) Tobin. Born in Cortland he lived there until he married and the couple settled in Niles. He worked for 36 years for the Renco Group (previously WCI Steel and Republic Steel) where he was employed in the handyman shop and as an equipment operator. He retired in 2005. One of his greatest enjoyments was anchoring the tug-of-war for WCI in the Trumbull County Corporate Cup. They won their class in 1990-91, 93, 94 and 97. In Trumbull County they placed 2nd twice. On April 30, 1966 John married the former June Humberston of North Jackson. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year and traveled to Ireland where John go to kiss the famous Blarney Stone. John loved to travel. The couple visited most of the United States and many countries of the world. John loved to bicycle around town and the countryside. He could be seen most of the year enjoying the fresh air. Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by his son Shawn Michael Tobin and his sisters Julia Tobin and Loretta Tobin. He is survived by his wife June of Niles, his son Matthew Michael Tobin and daughter Patti (Dean) Massery of Lake Milton. He is also survived by his sisters Genevieve (Ron ) Heineking of Cortland, Sister Mary Dianne Tobin of Notre Dame Academy in Chardon and Mary F. McCabe of Florida as well as his brother Joseph L. Tobin of Columbus. Visitation will be held on Tuesday December 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 8:00 p.m. at Lane Family Funeral Homes; 415 Robbins Ave. Niles. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday December 21st at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish; 381 Robbins Ave, Niles. Please visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to leave condolences for the family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

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