James J. Turek, 86 LOWELLVILLE - James J. Turek, 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at his home. James was born Sept. 26, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of Leo and Mary Vasko Turek. He was a 1946 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and was a residential house painter. James loved country western music, playing his guitar, fishing, hunting and golfing. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, the former Barbara A. Ragan, whom he married Oct. 11, 1958; a daughter, Diana (Daniel) Howley of Canfield; a son, James E. (Susan) Turek of Vienna; a sister, Geraldine Hoffman of Poland; a brother, Leon Turek of Columbiana; and two grandchildren, Mary and Megan. There are no services. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Fox Funeral Home, Boardman. Material tributes can be made to James' memory to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512.