James Mauch

James E Mauch, 90, of Austintown, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, October 1st at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born May 15, 1935 in Youngstown, a son of Louis J. and Laura F. (Coy) Mauch.

Jim was a 1953 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown where he excelled in basketball and football. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Youngstown College and a Master’s degree from Kent State University.

He taught mathematics and coached athletics at West Farmington High School and Youngstown Wilson. He then worked for the IBM Corp. for six years in Kingston, NY as a programmer/analyst, and for four years in Akron as a Systems Engineer. He retired in 1997 after working for twenty years as a Systems Analyst for the Thomas Steel Strip Corp. in Warren. After retiring he volunteered his time at the E.M.F. Outreach Center.

He married the former Helen “Eileen” Casey on May 3, 1963. Together they shared 62 years of marriage and many wonderful memories. Eileen preceded Jim in death on July 21st of this year.

Jim was a man of faith and served in various offices at Woodland and Redeemer Lutheran Churches, and as a lector and property committee member for Zion Lutheran Church. He managed the Firemens Club in the Austintown Little Leauge for ten years, and was an officer with the Youngstown Saxon Club for twenty-three years, serving three years as President. Jim was honored as the Saxon Club Man of The Year in 2005 and received the Alliance of Transylvania Saxons “Honor Pin” in 2011. He enjoyed reading, puttering around the house, playing bocce in the Men’s Afternoon & Evening, and Friday Night Couples Leagues at the Saxon Club, and many get togethers with old friends from Wilson High School and Thomas Steel Strip. His greatest joy of all was spending time with his family, whom he dearly loved.

He is survived by two sons, Ronald J. (JoAnn) Mauch and Thomas Mauch, both of Austintown. He also leaves behind four grandchildren, Trevor (Megan), Ed, Paige, and Casey; a sister-in-law, Sheila Casey; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife, Jim was preceded in death by a son, Edward Allen Mauch, his parents, and four brothers; Bob, Jack, Dan, and Ken Mauch.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, October 25th, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Rd., Youngstown, OH 44511, with Pastor Duane Jesse officiating.

Friends may call one hour prior to services from 10 – 11 AM Saturday at the Zion Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church or the Youngstown Saxon Club Memorial Funds, in Jim’s memory.

Arrangements for Mr. Mauch are being provided by the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Ave., Austintown.