Germaniuk to run for Trumbull coroner’s job

Germaniuk to run for Trumbull coroner’s job

WARREN — Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk, Trumbull County’s forensic pathologist since 1998, says he would continue to conduct most of the county’s autopsies but take a pay cut in order to acquire the title of county coroner.

Germaniuk, 53, made his candidacy official this week at the county courthouse, saying his move from coroner’s employee to coroner will save the county more than $457,000 in payroll over four years, since he would assume both jobs.

His current boss, Dr. Ted Soboslay, announced last month he would not run again for coroner after 20 years in office. The position comes up for election in 2008.

Dr. Soboslay makes $112,552 per year, and Dr. Germaniuk makes $114,330.

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