John P. Dean 1947-2023

He was born Nov. 30, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Paul and Anna DeBald Dean.

He married the love of his life, Sue McKeown Dean, on Nov. 20, 1993, at St. Columba Cathedral.

He graduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in political science. Phil then served as a parole officer for the state of Ohio for more than 30 years at the adult parole authority.

After retiring in 2008, Phil joined the Knights of Columbus St. Charles Council 11915 and the Msgr. Lettau Assembly 2596, where he held many offices and was selected as knight of the year twice among his peers. He was a very active parishioner of St. Charles Parish for nearly 40 years.

Phil and his wife loved traveling extensively and making great memories at their cottage in Conneaut Lake, Pa.

Phil is survived by his wife, Sue McKeown Dean; sister, Gail (Joe) Bartholomew; daughter, Juliana Dean; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Sally Freaney, and Jim and Denise McKeown; several nieces and nephews; and many lifelong friends.

Family and friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, and 10 to 10:50 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at St. Charles Church, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., celebrated by the Very Rev. Msgr. John A. Zuraw.

Material tributes can be made in Philip’s memory to St. Charles Church, 7345 Westview Drive, Boardman, OH 44512.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox and Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends of Phil may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to leave condolences for the Dean family.

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