Elaine Ann (Wilmitch) Croutch

Elaine Ann Croutch, 97, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours on Monday, November 25, 2024.

She was born August 27, 1927, in Youngstown to her parents Jack and Philomena Gentile Wilmitch.

Elaine began dating her husband William before he joined the service and after he was discharged, they married on July 16, 1949, at the young age of 21.

She was a founding member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and enjoyed cooking, especially, big holiday dinners. She was an avid golfer and bowler who enjoyed shopping, dancing, and traveling. Her many trips included Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Florida, and Hawaii.

Elaine leaves her husband of 75 years; her daughters, Susanne (David) Verdinek of Boardman and Nancy Williams of Canfield; her grandchildren, Kellie (Brad) Bietsch of Austintown, Christopher (Chelsea) Moschella of League City, TX, and Marc (Mimi) Moschella of Spring Hill, TN; her great grandchildren, Olivia, Summer, and Myla; her sister, Marlene Wilmitch; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Connie, Betty, and Rose (Honey); brother, Jack; and son-in-law, Daniel Williams.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11am on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Austintown. Calling hours will be from 9:30-11am prior to the mass in church.