Brian C. Kompanik

Brian C. Kompanik obituary, Niles, OH

Brian C. Kompanik

Brian Kompanik Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wm. Nicholas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC on Feb. 7, 2026.
Brian C. Kompanik, 55, of Mineral Ridge, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, with his family by his side, at his residence.
Brian was born December 14, 1970 in Warren, and was the son of Carl and Delores (Sapp) Kompanik. Brian was a 1989 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. He worked in Spare Parts and Service for over 15 years for Ajax -Tocco Magna Thermic. Brian's hobbies included a love of history and sports, especially NASCAR, Dallas Cowboys and the Cleveland Guardians.
Brian is preceded in death by his parents and his nephew Troy Jones.
He is survived by his children Carl Kompanik and Emily Kompanik; his granddaughters Sophia and Lillian Kompanik; his sisters Brenda (Roger) Buckner and Terri Jones; his niece Julie (Doug) Berkhouse and his nephew Michael (Monique) Buckner.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, January 2, 2026 from 5:00PM-6:00 PM at Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 PM. The family request memorial contributions be made in his honor to Traditions Hospice, 4531 Belmont Ave #7, Youngstown, OH 44505. To share thoughts of sympathy with the family, visit lanefuneralhomes.com.
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