Doris May Provich

Doris M. Provich

1923 - 2020

Fowler - Doris M. Provich, 96, died Saturday at The Suites at   Continuing Health Care of Niles.

Doris was born July 27, 1923, in Youngstown, the daughter of Clyde E. and Ruth M. (Thompson) Coombs.

She worked over 50 years for various restaurants including Cy’s Airport Inn, Squaw Creek Country Club, where she baked pies and deserts, The Living Room Lounge and also managed several restaurants on the 422 strip in Warren. She also worked for Badger Meadows Camp Ground.

Doris owned and operated her own cake and candy business. She retired in 1985.

Doris married Michael Provich January 29, 1955.

Doris was a fan of astrology and loved to dance and bake, but most of all, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She leaves behind sons, David (Darla) Provich of Marysville, OH and Mark Provich of Vienna; daughters, Jerrylynn (Ken) Thornsberry of Vienna, Janet Biro of Brookfield and Michele Youler of Vienna. Doris also leaves behind ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Shirley (Coombs) Martin, her niece that she raised preceded Doris in death, along with her husband, Michael Provich; two brothers, Fred Coombs and William (Kidd) Coombs; two sons-in-law, Jim Youler and John Biro.

The family wishes to thank the staff of The Suites of Continuing Health Care of Niles and Hospice of the Valley for their help and compassionate care.

The family also askes that any material contributions be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St. Boardman, OH 44512, or the Vienna Fire Dept. 833 Youngstown-Kingsville Rd. Vienna, OH  44473

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, January 15, at Crown Hill Chapel Mausoleum in Vienna, from 4 to 7 pm and from 12 to 1 pm Thursday, with the funeral service to follow at 1:00 pm, Thursday.

Selby-T. J. Fox Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.

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