Robert M. Ponzani 1951-2025

He was born June 13, 1951, in Youngstown, the son of Benny and Marie Scarazzo Ponzani.

Bob was a Chaney High School graduate and a U.S. Army veteran, serving his country during the Vietnam War. He was an electrician for Gulu Electric Company for many years.

Bob was an avid golfer and his most precious moments was the time that he spent with his family.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette Schilling Ponzani, whom he married Sept. 19, 2009; two sons, Eric (Janice) Ponzani of Gulfport, Mississippi, and Denny DiBacco II of Struthers; three daughters, Debbie DiBacco, Tracy Holden and Mandy (Frank) Scott, all of Youngstown; a sister, Cheral Anthony of Youngstown; two nephews, David and Donald Anthony; six grandchildren, attorney Kaitlin Stephens, Joey (Christine) Stephens, Kevin (Taylore) Holden, Samantha Holden, Antonio (Lexie) Page and Kennedy Page; three great-grandchildren, Joey Stephens III, Louie Stephens and Aspen Holden; and his dog, Manilow.

Family and friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the Holloway-Williams Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 611 Robbins Ave., Niles, OH 44446, 330-652-2422.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Patriot Hospice.

Visit www.hollowaywilliamsfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Bob’s family.

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