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LÉTONIE – Robert “Lynn” Eskay, 77, of Hilliard, formerly of Leetonia, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Wexner Medical Center / James Cancer Hospital at Ohio State University in Columbus.
He was born on February 2, 1943 in Leetonia. Lynn graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1961, received her BA in Education from Youngstown State University, and later an MA in Educational Administration from Westminster College.
On August 3, 1968, he married Mary Catherine Walsh; together they had a child, Mark (Carol).
For 30 years, Lynn worked as an elementary school teacher and principal in schools in Leetonia village until his retirement in 1996. He then worked for Youngstown State University as a student supervisor- teachers.
He was a member of the Ruritan National Service Club and was elected president, treasurer and member of the year. In addition, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Lynn was also a very active member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Leetonia, where he served on the church board, taught at St. Patrick’s School for a year, and served as president of the Mission Society. He was particularly passionate about his service at St. Patrick’s Food Pantry.
After moving to Hilliard in 2017, Robert and Mary became active members of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church.
Lynn was an avid gardener, was a longtime Cleveland Indians and Browns fan, and loved spending time with her grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Eskay; her son, Mark (Carol) Eskay; two grandchildren, Evan and Elena Eskay; and one sister, Carol (Anthony) Micco.
Lynn was predeceased by her parents, Francis Eskay and Constance Feyock; and by a sister, Alice.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Leetonia, with the Reverend Robert Edwards as celebrant.
Interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Leetonia.
Memorial donations can be made in Lynn’s name at Mount Calvary Cemetery, PO Box 93, Leetonia, OH 44431; or St. Patrick’s Food Pantry, 167 Main St., Leetonia, OH 44431.
Local arrangements have been entrusted to Woods-Rettig Funeral Home, Leetonia. Family and friends can review this obituary and send their condolences to www.familycareservices.com.
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