John P. Mahon 1953-2021

He is survived by his wife, Georgeanna; and his five children, Justin of Youngstown, Mark (Cassie) of Stow, Kristi of Boardman, Sara (Roy) of Boardman and Michael (Breanna) of Boardman. He had 12 grandchildren, Meagan, Asia, Jenna, Bruce, Monica, Chance, Austin, Cheyenne, Mason, Sydney, Finley and Grayson-Cohen. John had one brother, Patrick; and three sisters, Madonna (Joe) Locicero, Kathleen Mahon and Christine (Joe) DeLuca; a brother-in-law, Albert (Kathryn) Kalin; and a sister-in-law, Kim Kalin.

John was preceded in death by his father, John Mahon; and his mother Mary Audrey Mahon; as well as a brother, James Mahon.

He had many special interests: drums, guns, Harley motorcycles, computers and his new Suburban. John was easy-going, loved to please others and was a kind and gentle soul.

“On Nov. 27, 2021, at 6:40 p.m. our family lost a great, great love! We had to say goodbye to my husband, our kids’ dad and the grandfather of 12 grandchildren. We ask for your prayers as we walk through these next dreaded days while we tackle our great loss. John just turned 68 years old on the 18th of this month. We have known each other for 48 wonderful years and have been married for 45 1/2 years. He enriched our lives with such love and kindness, and he will be missed tremendously by all who knew him, especially his loved ones!”

Friends and family will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at the Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home Inc., Youngstown. On Thursday Dec. 2, 2021, there will be a closing prayer at the funeral home and a funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Christine Catholic Church. Masks and social distancing will be required per the family.

Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

To view this obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.vaschak-kirilafh.com.

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