Joe Nohra remembered as valued family, community, company member

LIBERTY

Some of those who knew him well describe the late Joseph Nohra, who died Monday at his home, as a man of faith, the epitome of family, a tremendous leader and an inspiration.

Nohra, 79, served as a deacon at Mount Carmel Church and at St. Maron’s. He was a Youngstown State University trustee and board chairman, and a trustee of the YSU Foundation.

Nohra retired in 2000 as chief financial officer of the Cafaro Co.

“He was truly one of those individuals who was respected and loved by so many in our company, as well as in our community. He was with the Cafaro organization for nearly 50 years, serving as our vice president of finance until his retirement ...,” a statement from the company said. “The members of Cafaro family offer their prayers and deepest condolences for Mr. Nohra’s family.”

Arrangements are by the Schiavone Funeral Home. The Cafaro Co. statement said visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday and 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, both at St. Maron Parish. The funeral will follow immediately after the Saturday service.

“Joe Nohra is probably one of the finest human beings I have ever known,” said Scott Schulick, who attended Ursuline High School with Nohra’s youngest son. “He was the epitome of family, friendship, faith and community all wrapped up into one. Everything he did in his life he did 110 percent simultaneously.”

Read more about this valued community member in Wednesday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.