Estelle A. "Debbie" Sudzina

YOUNGSTOWN - Estelle A. Sudzina, 70, passed away Wednesday evening, Dec. 16, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a brief illness.

Estelle, who was known to many as “Debbie,” was born Dec. 3, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Edward Usko and Estelle Morris Usko, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1968 graduate of Girard High School and attended Youngstown State University for a time. She worked for Packard Electric in Warren for over 30 years, retiring in 2007.

Debbie devoted her life to caring for others, and shared a special bond with her daughter, who was also her best friend.

Debbie was a history buff, and enjoyed reading. She was a big fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and of the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians.

She was of the Catholic faith.

Debbie leaves her daughter, Brie Sudzina of Youngstown; a sister, Tina (Austin) Lindsay of Logan; two nieces Amy (Nick) Walter and Elise Lindsay; two nephews, Austin Lindsay and Eddie (Heather) Lindsay; and two great-nieces, Ava and Isla.

Her husband of 37 years, John R. “Sudzy” Sudzina, whom she married Oct. 4, 1982, passed away Feb. 23, 2020. Besides her husband, a sister, Donna Usko Michaels, and a brother, Teddy Usko, are deceased.

Because of the current pandemic, private calling hours and private funeral services only will take place Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown.

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