Sam Yovanovich 1958-2024

Born in Youngstown, Feb. 4, 1958, to Rudy Yovanovich and Mildred Jean Novakovich. He was raised and spent his whole life in Youngstown.

Sam was a graduate of Boardman High School in 1976. He worked at Aero Aluminum for 14 years and Gasser Chair for 15 years; however, his favorite job was doing yard work and he started a lawncare business where he took wonderful care of his customers. If you ask anyone who knows him, they will say he was the hardest working person they know.

He was an active member and altar boy at Old Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church.

Sam loved dancing and outdoor concerts. He was a lover of animals, especially dogs, and had many dogs throughout the years.

He is survived by his son, Eric Yovanovich; his sisters, Denise Yovanovich and Yvonne Black; as well as his brother, George Ormond Jr.; nieces, Anastasia and Stephanie; and mother of Eric Yovanovich, Lynn Yovanovich.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his nephew, Jordan.

Calling hours will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Old Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 420 N. Raccoon Road, with a Mass of Eastern Orthodox Christian Burial at 11 a.m.

Burial will follow in Belmont Park Cemetery, 3346 Belmont Ave.

In lieu of flowers, those inclined may send donations to the Old Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church.

Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the family.

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