George J. Domen 1923-2024

Source: Tribune Chronicle, Warren OH

KIMBOLTON -- George John Domen, formerly of Warren and Kimbolton, passed away at the age of 100, Monday evening, May 20, 2024, after a short illness. He was living in Crofton, Maryland, in order to be close to family at the time of his death.

He was born Oct. 22, 1923, and raised in Kimbolton, Guernsey County, Ohio. He was a son of the late John and Mary Levalo Domen and had two siblings, Elgy and Julia, who preceded him in death.

His wife of 71 years, Frances Jean Berkshire Domen (1929-2019), also preceded him in death.

George was drafted into World War II in April 1943, at the age of 19, and not long after, was headed to England as part of the D-Day Normandy operation. In Europe, he served in the 543rd Quartermaster Depot Supply Company, where he worked on truck crews supplying the troops, particularly on runs between Paris and Reims, France. After his honorable discharge from the Army in November 1945, receiving the Good Conduct Medal, George returned to Guernsey / Tuscarawas counties, where he found work at a local brickyard. There he met his future wife, Jean Berkshire, who lived in company housing at the time. They were married on Nov. 8, 1947, and in the early 1950s, moved to Warren, where George found work as an apprentice electrician. Through hard work and self-study through correspondence courses, he earned journeyman electrician status.

In Warren, they raised two sons, Dr. Ronald E. (Kate) Domen of Hummelstown / Hershey, Pa., and Mark A. (Mary Jo) Domen of Bowie, Maryland, who survive. Five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren also survive.

George had a long and fruitful career as an industrial electrician, working primarily at Copperweld Steel and Packard Electric / Delphi, a subsidiary of General Motors, all in Warren.

In his spare time, he particularly enjoyed woodworking, gardening, photography and reading. He was known as a kind and gentle person who didn't waste his emotions on anger or meanness and who maintained a positive outlook on life. He was always on the lookout for a humorous story or joke. As he got older, he liked to facetiously tell the younger generations in the family, "If I knew that I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself." He was an inspiration to us all.

A private graveside service, followed by burial, was held Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at West Lawn Cemetery, Newcomerstown.

"Our mom and dad are together again. We will carry your memories here until we join you in one blink of star time."

Addy Funeral Home, Newcomerstown, handled arrangements.