Sally M. Cummings-Waters 1956-2022

Brought to our hearts July 12, 1956, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Sally Welsh Cummings.

Sally attended Ursuline High School and was a proud danceline member and went on to teach dance. Passionate about her heritage, she celebrated being Irish and incorporated the language, dance and traditions into her life. She enjoyed reading, tending to her plants and singing her favorite songs. She thrived on the love that was around her from family and pets.

Sally was a proud mother of five children, Bridgette (Alan) Donatelli, Rory (Laura) Cummings, Gwendolyn (Pat) Blakeman, John Sexton and Caitlin Sexton, all of Youngstown; two brothers, James and Terrance Cummings; and a sister, Lorraine Herdman. She was a happy grandma to Shakira, Astrid, Markita, Mia, Alana, DeAngel and Leah.

In addition to her parents, Sally was preceded in death by husbands, John E. Sexton Sr. and James Waters; her siblings, Richard, Arlene and Robert; and her brother-in-law, Joseph Herdman.

We had the pleasure to learn from her strength, forgiveness, love and hope. She taught us patience, kindness, and most importantly, to be true to our hearts. She will be loved; she will be missed; and she will always be celebrated.

A visitation will be from 2 to 2:30 p.m., followed by a 2:30 p.m. memorial service, Thursday, July 14, 2022, at St. Columba Cathedral.

In place of flowers, monetary donations can be made to Windsor House at Parkside and Traditions Hospice, to help spread the act of kindness to others in need.

Arrangements are by Kirila Funeral Home, Inc., Struthers.

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