NORTH JACKSON - Genevieve A. Behan, 87, of the Antonine Village, passed away Friday afternoon, Nov. 15, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Genevieve, who was known to many as “Gen,” was born Dec. 5, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Agnes Filip Behan, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1949 graduate of Chaney High School, and worked as a legal secretary for 26 years.
Gen was a member of St. Brendan Church in Youngstown.
Genevieve leaves a sister-in-law, Angela Behan; nieces, Bonnie L. (Scott) Staso, Monica A. (Brant) Henkel, and Laura J. (Sean) Mock; great-nephews, Matthew (Katie) Staso and Ryan Mock; great-nieces, Christina Staso, Nicole Henkel, and Ashley Henkel; and a great-great-nephew, Everett.
A brother, William Behan, and a great-nephew, William S. Staso, preceded Gen in death.
Family and friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown, where funeral services will take place at 1 p.m.
Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Gen’s name to St. Brendan Church, 2800 Oakwood Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509; or to the Antonine Sisters, 2675 Lipkey Rd., North Jackson, OH 44451.
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