Jeannette Hafely

Jeannette Hafely, 85, of Youngstown, formerly of Girard and Bradenton, FL, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Windsor House.

Jeanette was born April 15, 1938 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Fred and Irene (Collier) Schimel.

She had worked at Ohio Leather Works for 4 years. She would later work at Queens grocery and local deli stores.

Jeannette dedicated her time as a caregiver in North Carolina.

Jeannette and her late husband Jack loved to go dancing together. She loved going on cruises and would often have her bag packed ready to go.

She loved nothing more than spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Jeannette leaves to cherish her memory her children; Marlene Tillery (Bob Young) of Vermont, Kathleen (John) Zeno of Vermont, and Joyce Lipscomb of Warren; stepdaughter, Sherry (Larry) Steiner of Girard; daughter in law, Pat Tillery of Girard, and step daughter in law, Dianna Hafely of FL.

Also left to live with her legacy are her 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Jeannette is preceded in death by her first husband, James Tillery, second husband, William Swauger and Jack Hafely who she married March 10, 1979 and lived happily until his passing on September 18, 2004; her son, Fred Tillery; grandson, William Lipscomb; step son, F. Thomas Hafely and sister, Irene Venzio.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, February 14th from 11 AM to 1PM followed by a funeral service starting at 1:00PM at Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard.

Jeannette will be laid to rest at Girard Cemetery next to her husband Jack.