Boardman – Walter Taylor Strotman Jr., 70, of Boardman, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 2, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Walter will always be remembered as a hardworking, kind and generous man with a great sense of humor.

He was born on June 25, 1954 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, the son of Walter Taylor Sr. and Mary Victoria (Hunt) Strotman. Walter was born and raised and spent most of his life in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania and graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School. He then attended the University of Pittsburgh in Titusville majoring in pre-medicine.

Walter was an electrician by trade and was employed at GM Fisher Body in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Upon its closing, he transferred to GM Lordstown and moved to Boardman, Ohio in 1992.  He retired after 38 years of service.

He was a member of St. Charles Church and the UAW Local 1112.

Walter had many passions throughout his life. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting and especially loved taking care of his lawn. It gave him great joy to host his annual 4th of July pool party and traveling with his family. Walter was a true patriarch and the best husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and adored time with his grandsons.

Walter leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of over 47 years the former Monica Kieffer whom he married on May 7, 1977, his beloved daughter Darris (Ian) Klasovsky, his two grandsons who were the apple of his eye Brennen and Blake, his three brothers Greg (Sandy) Strotman, Eric (Krissy) Strotman and Kirk (Kristy) Strotman and his grand-dog Lily along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents.

Per the family request there will be no calling hours or services at this time.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi and Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman.

Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Walter's family.