Carmel Antonchak, 89, of Niles, died at 6:15AM Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Home in Niles.

She was born August 24, 1920 in Briar Hill, Ohio the daughter of Carl and Margaret Pratt Nappi(Knapp)

Carmel was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niles, worked at Packard Electric during World War II, and enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and her grandchildren.

Her husband Peter J. Antonchak whom she married February 16, 1946 died January 15, 1997.

She will be deeply missed by three sons, Alexander Antonchak and his wife Marlene of Vienna, Paul Antonchak and his wife Judith of Niles, Michael Antonchak of Lexington, Kentucky, three daughters, Margaret Frankford of Austintown, Kathleen Bohach and her husband William of Cortland, Ann Marie Francis of Bazetta, 14 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

Carmel is preceded in death by three brothers, Angelo, Rocco, and Anthony, and two sisters, Mary DePizzo. and Pauline Fimognari.

Friends may call 6 to 9PM Thursday March 4'th at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles where a bible vigil will take place at 8PM

Funeral services will be held 10AM Friday March 5'th at the funeral home with Father Larry Frient officiating.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

Material Contributions may be made to Alzheimers's Foundation of America, 322 8'th Ave, 7'th Fl, New York, New York, 10001. Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi & Sons Funeral Home Inc.,in Niles.

Condolences can be e-mailed at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.