Jeannette Irene Droney

CANFIELD - Jeannette Irene (Kos) Droney, 76, passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, following a courageous and hard-fought battle with dementia.

Born Dec. 16, 1949, in Youngstown, Jeannette was the daughter of the late Leo and Margaret (Magda) Kos. She attended Holy Name Catholic School and graduated from Chaney High School in 1967. During her high school years, she was a majorette and met her future husband, John “Jack” Droney.

Jeannette and Jack were married Jan. 24, 1970, beginning a loving marriage that spanned more than 50 years. Together, they built a life centered around their family, raising their three children, Jeffrey, Brian and Christina. They shared a lifetime of love, family milestones and cherished memories until Jack’s passing on Jan. 14, 2021.

Before starting her family, Jeannette worked as a bank teller at Dollar Bank. After raising her three children, she returned to the workforce at the Mahoning County Child Support Enforcement Agency, where she dedicated many years of service before retiring in 2021.

Jeannette leaves behind her loving daughter, Christina (James) Dascenzo; her cherished grandchildren, Michael Droney, Abbigail Yavorsky, Nicole (Ross) Terry and Michael Dascenzo (fiancée Emma Blogna); her sister-in-law, Dorothy Kos; her brother-in-law, Tim Droney; and many extended family members and dear friends.

In addition to her beloved husband and parents, Jeannette was preceded in death by her two sons, Jeffrey Droney and Brian Droney, and her brothers, Francis Kos and John Kos.

In keeping with the family’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. The family invites all who knew and loved Jeannette to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of her life at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalene Parish at St. Christine Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church.

A committal service will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown, where Jeannette will be laid to rest beside her beloved Jack.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff and residents of Ursuline Senior Living Center for the kindness, friendship, compassion and love they shared with Jeannette. The family is especially grateful to Jeannette’s private caregivers, whose dedication, compassion and companionship provided comfort, love and unwavering support throughout her many years of living with dementia.

The family kindly requests that no floral arrangements be sent. Those wishing to honor Jeannette’s memory are invited to make a donation to Ursuline Sisters Mission, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield, OH 44406.

Jeannette will be lovingly remembered for the life she lived, the family she cherished and the memories she leaves behind. Her love and spirit will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew her.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown.