Theodore "Ted" Olenick Jr. of New Waterford, Ohio, passed away February 11, 2024 in Boardman Ohio following health complications.

Ted was born in Scranton PA on June 3, 1950 the son of the late Theodore Olenick Sr. and Helen (Wassalinko) Olenick.

Having lived most of his life in the area Ted worked as an Journeyman/ electrical lineman for 47 years  out of Local 1319 Wilkes- Barre PA. Ted drag raced at the Quaker City Motorsports Park in Salem. He enjoyed watching Nascar and NBA Basketball and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Most of all Ted loved listening to the blues. He was a faithful member of St Jude Catholic Church in Columbiana.

Ted is survived by his wife Mary Lou (Colella) Olenick whom he married July 9, 1981; a daughter: Teodora Marie Beachler (Jason) of Springfield OH; a step daughter: Christine Wilson (Brad) of East Palestine; a step son: Richard Spratt (Traci) of East Palestine; a sister: Andrea Russick of Taylor PA  7 Grandchildren: Jason (LJ), Reagan, Claire, Erica, Drew, Jaret, Justin and 2 great grandchildren.

Services will be held at St Jude Catholic Parish (180 7th Street Columbiana, OH 44408) on Friday February  16, 2024 at 12pm. Burial will follow in St Mary's Cemetery.

The family will be present to receive friends at the church 2 hours prior to the service from 10am-12pm.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to St Jude Catholic Church.

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