Francis "Frank" D. Nulf

SALEM – Francis “Frank” D. Nulf, 78, of Columbiana, passed away early Thursday morning, July 6 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Frank was born on August 10, 1938 in East Palestine, a son of Carl Francis and Mary Carolyn (Ward) Nulf, and was a life-long area resident.  A 1956 graduate of East Palestine High School, Frank entered the US Marine Corp in October the same year.  He later attained his degree in mechanical engineering, and worked for Commercial Shearing, which later became Parker Hannifin.  Knowledgeable in hydraulics and fluid power, he operated in the research and development department.  He was a member of New Springfield Trinity United Methodist Church.

Frank enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, shooting and camping.  He was a member of the Beaver Creek Sportsman’s Club and the Columbiana County Amateur Radio Club. A diehard Cleveland Indians fan, Frank also served as a police auxiliary officer from 1975 to 2000.

Frank leaves to cherish his precious memory his wife, the former Evelyn Gayle Black, whom he married December 31, 1964, two sons, Mike Nulf and his wife Kelly of New Waterford and Frank Nulf of Leetonia, and two granddaughters, Lauren and Leianna Nulf of Leetonia.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday July 10 at Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home, 154 S. Elm St., Columbiana.  Friends may call at 10 a.m., one hour prior to the services.

Interment will follow at Columbiana Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests memorial contributions may be made in Frank’s memory to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, OH, 44663 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 2427 Columbiana Road, New Springfield, OH, 44443.

The Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the online guest registry or to send private condolences.

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