Fredrick A. Spahlinger

Fredrick Austin Spahlinger, 81 of Braceville Township, passed away at 5:38 am on Monday, April 3, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Youngstown. Fred was born in Warren on February 17, 1942 to the late Fredrick George and Celia Lee (Gran) Spahlinger.

After high school graduation, Fred attended West Virginia Wesylan University for a couple years before returning to the area in 1965 to work as an Operator at the former Copperweld Steel. While working there, Fred was very active in the Union, serving on and chairing many committees, one of which was Vice-President of Local # 2243. Fred retired in 2000 after 35 years of service when the Steel plant closed. Fred was a member of the United Methodist Church in Braceville, served the residents of Braceville as a volunteer firefighter and was also a Precinct Committeman. Fred was very active in sports, having pitched baseball in high school, Fred later played in different baseball, softball and golf leagues. His passion for baseball did not stop there, he spent many years coaching little league. 

On October 23, 1962, Fred married his wife, the former Jeralee Kline. Together they shared 60 years of marriage. Also surviving Fred is his son, Michael Spahlinger & Tabetha Jones of Warren, brothers; Homer & Kathy Steel Spahlinger of Braceville, Robert & Fay Kline Spahlinger of Newton Falls and Wayne & Helene  Spahlinger of Naples, Florida; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Preceding Fred in death are his parents, a son, Fredrick Jerry Spahlinger and a sister, Diana Spahlinger.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023 from 9-11 am at James Funeral Home in Newton Falls. The funeral service will be at 11am with Fred's nephew, Pastor Steven Kline officiating the service. Fred will be laid to rest in Braceville Township Cemetery.

Material contributions may be made in Fred memory to the Labrae Athletic Club P.O. Box 306 Leavittsburg, OH 44430.

Arrangements for Fred 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 to www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.
 

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