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Anthony “Tony” A. StrunaWILLIAMSFIELD- Anthony A. Struna, age 71, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at University Hospitals of Cleveland Medical Center.
Born January 25, 1953, in Painesville, he was a son of the late Edward Anthony and Betty Jane (Hoffacker) Struna. Tony was a 1971 Graduate of Pymatuning Valley High School and a lifetime resident of Williamsfield. Following his graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army and married Randee (Mapes) Struna. Tony devoted his entire life to dairy farming, owning and operating Struna Holsteins with exceptional passion and skill.
Actively involved in his community, Tony served as one of the Williamsfield Township Trustees, dedicating his time to improving the local area. He contributed significantly to agricultural organizations, including the Ashtabula County Holstein Club Board of Directors, District 1 Holstein Board of Directors, the Ohio Holstein Association Board of Directors, and the Ashtabula County Agricultural Society. Tony was also a bus driver for Pymatuning Valley School District.
Furthermore, Tony played an integral role in promoting agricultural education among young people. He selflessly spent a significant portion of his time as a dedicated 4-H Dairy Advisor and Dairy Judging Team Coach. He also had a passion for fitting dairy cattle, where he prepared cattle for shows and sales held all over the United States throughout the years, mentoring and guiding many along the way.
Tony’s proudest accomplishments extended far beyond his professional endeavors – they centered around his deep love for family and friends. He cherished every moment spent with them and was always there to support them throughout their lives.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 52 years, Randee Struna of Williamsfield, daughter, Charity (Tom) Mazzaro, son Edward (Margaret) Struna, both of Williamsfield; he was Pappy to 7 grandchildren, Bailee, Calla, Mason, Stuart, Ellie, Matthew, and Mae; sister, Nancy (Barbara Jewett) Struna of Maryland; brother, James (Lisa) Struna of Jefferson; sister, Laura Jane (Jim) Kaiser of Akron; sister-in-law, Beverly Struna of Williamsfield, as well as many nieces and nephews and additional sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law who were an important part of his extended family.
In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his son, Stuart Struna; brother, John F. Struna; sister, Mary Ann Hejduk and nephew, Sam Hejduk.
Per Tony’s wishes, no services will be held. The family encourages everyone to spend time with their families in honor of Tony.
Memorial contributions in Tony’s name may be made to the following charities: Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1991 Crocker Rd #600, Westlake, OH 44145; Ashtabula County Holsteins Club, c/o Matt Springer, 248 Footville Richmond Road, Jefferson, OH 44047; Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675/ http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Applications are now open for the George Miller Memorial Scholarship!
The $1,000 scholarship is hosted by the Holstein Foundation, awarded by Holstein Association USA, and is supported by Select Sires Inc. genetic programs. It aims to support a college student pursuing an agricultural degree who serves as a leader within the dairy industry and their communities.
Applications are due by April 1, 2024. The scholarship will be awarded at the 2024 National Holstein Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Learn more or apply today at http://www.holsteinfoundation.org/about/scholarship.html
Continue in prayer. Rest and heal Bud.
When I first saw Bud this morning, I felt for the first time time since the accident that he was in there. Not as a spiritual presence but as a being.
Bud is still unresponsive and on life support but today we witnessed him lift his right arm up and also a slight head movement as his sisters were talking to him.
Continue in prayer for complete brain restoration, and ability to start breathing on his own.
Keep the Gary Kibler family in your thoughts as they clean up from a barn fire on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Mark your calendar for the 2024 Judges Conference taking place at Oakfield Corners Dairy in Oakfield, New York!
Individuals on the Holstein Association USA Judges List must attend and receive a satisfactory rating every five years at a Holstein Association USA Judges Conference. Those interested in applying for the list in the future must attend and receive a satisfactory rating before submitting an application.
Keep an eye out, registration will be opening soon!
Exciting News! Dairy Palooza is BACK for 2024 in Mahoning County at the Canfield Fairgrounds on April 20th!
Join Mahoning County Extension, Jr Fair, and our 4H Dairy Committee for a day filled with hands-on learning, quality assurance sessions, and so much more!
What to Expect:
◦ Hands-on learning with dairy cattle
◦ Quality Assurance sessions
◦ Special sessions for Cloverbuds, adults, and everyone in between
◦ Showmanship and fitting demonstrations
◦ Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in dairy cow projects!
See you there for a day of fun, education, and lots of moo-vement!
DEADLINE FOR LATE ENTRY INTO THE 68TH NATIONAL HOLSTEIN FUTURITY – JANUARY 30, 2024
