James E. Bobovnyk, 59, of Warren, died Friday December 16, 2016.

He was born March 11, 1957 in Youngstown the son of Michael and Alma Gillner Bobovnyk.

Jim was a 1975 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed for 20 years at Dinesol Plastics as a press operator, and was an avid sports and football fan.

He will be deeply missed by a brother Michael H. Bobovnyk and his wife Linda of Florida, a sister Diana Mollica and her husband Sam T. of Niles, and a nephew Sam N. Mollica of Niles.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Private funeral services will be held

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Family and friends can light a candle, sign the guest book, and send e-mail condolences at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.