Two appointed to veterans panel

Published: Fri, January 2, 2015 @ 12:00 a.m.

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

Two new members were appointed recently to the five-member Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission.

James Dill replaces Steve Miner, who died in September; and Tony Revetti replaces Leo Connelly Jr., who resigned for health reasons, effective Oct. 7.

Dill, of Struthers, a Vietnam War Army veteran, represents the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He worked for 35 years as an electrician in the steel industry, retiring in 2002, then was a custodian in the Struthers City Schools, retiring in 2013.

A member of VFW Post 3538 in Struthers since 1966, he has been post commander for the past eight years.

Dill also has served as county, district and state commander of that organization.

Dill and his wife, the former Judy Morell, have two daughters and four granddaughters.

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