Wayne Robert Herman

Wayne Robert Herman, 85 Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel for Wayne R. Herman, 85 of Youngstown who died Saturday evening at Omni Manor. Wayne was born September 29, 1932 in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert W. and Helen O. (Davis) Herman and was a lifelong area resident. Wayne served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and worked as a painter for General Fireproofing. He later worked in the maintenance department at the Youngstown Air Base for Goodwill Industries. Wayne enjoyed watching football, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and was also a NASCAR fan. At one time, Wayne had raced at the Canfield Speedway. He leaves his two daughters, Linda (Robert) Chiarello of Youngstown, Vicky (Rick) Thomas of Boardman; four grandchildren, Ryan, Justin, Robbie and Marc and two great grandchildren, Aiden and Eleiana. Wayne also leaves his sister, Janette Ruse of Youngstown. Besides his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by an infant brother. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to the family to help defray funeral expenses. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.