Jeanne Foley 1930-2025

“Loving, Laughing, and a Bit of Heartache” is how she titled her autobiography, and she lived it all to the fullest to the beautiful age of 95. She will always be remembered for her love, beautiful smile and personality.

Jeanne was born Jan. 8, 1930, daughter of Vincent and Elizabeth McLaughlin, the ninth of 10 children.

She married her high school sweetheart, Donald E. Foley, on June 3, 1950. Theirs was a love story for the ages. Together they shared 55 years. Her lasting legacy is the family they lovingly created of eight children, 26 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and counting. She always believed her greatest accomplishment in life was her family and children.

Jeanne was a 1948 graduate of Ursuline High School.

She worked for the Diocese of Youngstown before she married.

Volunteering became a part of who she was, and she loved it. She volunteered for Beatitude House, Meals On Wheels, St. Vincent de Paul, Drivers for Seniors, Hospice and St. Elizabeth Hospital.

She was a member of St Edward Parish, where she also served as a Eucharistic minister for the homebound. Jeanne was honored with the Ursuline Distinguished Alumna Award in 2005.

She will be greatly missed by her children, Jim (Vicki) Foley of Columbus, Sue (Butch) Paluga, Peggy (Tom) Poole, Katey (Mike) Revak, Don (Lisa) Foley, Michael (MaryBeth) Foley of Columbus, Kevin (Betsy) Foley of Columbus; 26 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She also leaves a brother-in-law, Jim Nagle; and sister-in-law, Betty McLaughlin.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Don, who passed away in 2005; daughter, Mary; young grandsons, Michael Paluga and John Foley; brothers Vincent, Jim, and Dick Mclaughlin; and sisters, Mary Helen McMahon, Kay Heames, Rita Ryan, Ann Flannery, Lenore Kerrigan-Nagle and Sue Johnson.

We would like to sincerely thank Diane and Ed Reese, and the entire staff at Ironwood. Knowing that she was in such capable, compassionate hands brought our family so much comfort and peace. Your patience, dedication and the warmth you bring to your work do not go unnoticed. From the smallest gestures of kindness to the attentive care you provided daily, you made a profound difference in her life and ours. We are truly grateful for everything you have done. We are also grateful to Dr. Hoffman, who was not just her doctor, but a friend, and Patriot Hospice.

We are thankful for Msgr. Siffrin, who was always a friend and spiritual guide throughout her life.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, celebrated by the Very Rev. Msgr. Robert Siffrin, at St. Edward Church, 240 Tod Lane, Youngstown, OH 44504, where the family will receive relatives and friends 10 a.m. to noon.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Edward Parish or the Ursuline High School Don and Jeanne Foley Scholarship Fund.

“God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.” – James M. Barrie

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Arrangements by The McCauley Funeral Home, privileged to serve the Valley for more than 123 years.

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