Elaine M. Zirkle, 81 of Braceville, passed away on April 16, 2026 at Circle of Care - Salem Healthcare and Rehab Center. She was born in Allentown, PA on February 4, 1945; the daughter of the late Robert Aigler and Margaret (Murphy) Aigler. Elaine married her husband John D. Zirkle on Aug 15, 1992 and they enjoyed 27 years of marriage together until his death on Dec. 31, 2019.

A lifetime area resident, Elaine graduated from Austintown Fitch High School. She enjoyed fishing on Lake Erie with her late husband, quilting and belonged to a quilting club.

She is survived by her children; Sandy (Ernie) McDonald of Salem, James (Kathy) Boyles of Harrisburg, PA and Tom Boyles of Ellsworth; five sisters; Roberta, Marilyn, Shelia, Harriet and Rhonda; two brothers; Santos Jr. and John; four grandchildren; Nicole, Veronica, Alexandria and Cody and one great granddaughter; Delilah.

She was preceded in death by her father Robert and stepmother, Martha; her mother Margaret and stepfather Santos Nardi; her husband: John D. Zirkle, a sister: Peggy Ann and two brothers; Clayton and Frederick.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12pm at James Funeral Home; Pastor Jennifer Dorn will officiate. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Burial will take place at Newton Falls Cemetery.

Arrangements for Elaine have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, Ohio 44444 (330) 872-5440. Family and friends may view this obituary online and send condolences by visiting out website at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com