Debra A. Gianfrancesco

AUSTINTOWN - Debra A. Gianfrancesco, 68, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, Nov. 22, 2021, at her home.

Debra was born Jan. 26, 1955, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James and Julia Cordova Cianciola, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a member of St. Christine Church in Youngstown.

Debra enjoyed watching television, especially the Lifetime channel, and The Weather Channel.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Rena Cianciola (fiance’ Marc Barnes), with whom she made her home; five grandchildren, Brittny Barnes, Tedy Mendez, Tyler Barnes, Jullien Barnes, and Cameron Barnes; three great-grandchildren, Larayna Ortiz, Tedy Mendez Jr., and Julia Mendez; a niece, with whom she was very close, Pamela West-Jones of Youngstown; two great-nieces, Patrice West and Dominique West; a great-great-niece, Janyah Prieto; 11 great-great-great nieces and nephews; and many extended family members, including a sister-in-law, Jonie Cianciola of Canfield, niece, Lisa Cianciola of Ft. Lauderdale, and nephew, Sam Cianciola Jr. of Youngstown.

Besides her parents, a sister Patricia Jackson, and a brother, Sam Cianciola Sr., preceded Debra in death.

Family and friends may gather to pay respects from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown, where funeral services will take place at 1 p.m.

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