Michelle M. Jeffries 1964-2025

AUSTINTOWN — Michelle Marie Jeffries, 59, passed away early Monday morning, March 24, 2025, at Hampton Woods, following an eight-year battle with multiple sclerosis.
Michelle was born June 26, 1964, in Youngstown, the daughter of Peter DeLucia and Janice Bevilacqua DeLucia, and was a lifelong area resident.
A proud 1982 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, Michelle devoted much of her life to caring for her family as a dedicated homemaker. She also worked diligently outside the home at 7UP Bottling Company and later at the Lipton Company on Oak Hill.
Michelle was a member of St. Joseph Church in Austintown.
Her love for music and dancing brought joy to those around her and she was happiest when surrounded by her family. Her nurturing spirit and strength will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Michelle is survived by her parents, Janice and Andrew Lubanovic of Austintown; her two sons, Beau J. Jeffries and Blake A. Jeffries, both of Austintown; her sister-in-law, Marie DeLucia of North Lima; a niece, two nephews and several extended family members.
Michelle was preceded in death by her father, Peter DeLucia; and her brother, Peter J. DeLucia.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, where a funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m.
Interment will follow in Green Haven Memorial Gardens, where Michelle will be laid to rest beside her father, Peter.
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