Francis Joseph Oroukin

LINESVILLE - Francis Joseph Oroukin, 95 of Linesville, passed away, on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Rolling Fields Nursing Home in Conneautville, PA. He was born on April 1, 1921 in North Braddock, PA. He was a son of John Oroukin and Mary Genevahlrotarik Oroukin. He married Genevieve Zejavac on June 30, 1973, She preceded him in death on February 15, 2012. He was a member of St. Philip Roman Catholic Church, American Legion Post 0002 for 41 years and the 58th Bomb Wing Memorial. He served in the U.S. Army from January 23, 1944 to December 14, 1945 with and honorable discharge. He was a sergeant aerial gunner for 14 months and a staff sergeant armorer gunner for 4 months in the South Pacific and he flew around the world in a B-29 Heavy Bomber. He served at the HAAF Harlington School in Texas for aerial gunnery for 6 weeks. He received many awards for his service to Country including WWII Victory Ribbon, The American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, a Silver and Bronze Star, Gold Conduct Medal and an AIR Medal with a Bronze Star. Francis graduated from North Braddock High School in 1940. He graduated from Duquesne University. He also attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for commercial art. He worked as a hornet operator for 3 years. He worked as an auditor for the PA Department of Welfare in which he retired. He enjoyed golfing, jogging and going dancing with his wife. In addition to his loving wife, Genevieve, he was preceded in death by his parents and three brother, Tommy Oroukin, Frank Oroukin and Ed Oroukin. He is survived by a daughter, Joann Suther and her husband, Kirk of Kansas City; a son, John Oroukin of Sarasota; a grandson, Joseph Suther; a sister-in-law, Yolanda Zejavac and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Philip Roman Catholic Church, 401 S. Mercer St, Linesville, PA, with Father Chris Hamlett, as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Philip Cemetery with full military honors by Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 2006. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Francis’ memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are in the care of Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA. Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence on Francis’ Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.