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LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Antoinette J. Steinke, formerly of Boardman, passed away Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at her home, of Alzheimer's and dementia.
Antoinette, known by her family and friends as "Toni," was born in Youngstown, to Helen and Anthony Fabian, Oct. 24, 1934.
She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, and her smile will be sorely missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Anthony; her husband of 62 years, Edward Steinke; son, Edward Steinke Jr.; and sister, Helen Kohler.
Mourning her passing, Antoinette leaves her two daughters, Barbara Oakley (Bob) and Carol Walker (Bill); daughter-in-law, Gail Steinke; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Anthony Fabian (Ilene); sisters-in-law, Edna Slanco (Ray) and Mary Lee Steinke (Gus-deceased); as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was a 1952 graduate of Chaney High School. She worked as a secretary for Tip Top Bakery before marrying and becoming a wonderful mother to her three children. After her children were grown, she worked part time in the office for Lake Park Cemetery.
Antoinette was proud of her Slovenian heritage and was a lifelong member of Lodge #153. She and Ed would dance their Sundays away at the SNPJ Recreational Center in Enon Valley, Pa., as they both loved to dance to the music of the polkas and waltzes. Up to the very end of her life, the polka music brought her joy.
She was very active as a member of Prince of Peace Church, serving through altar care and singing in the choir.
A special thank you to all the caregivers "Ms. Toni" had while in Kentucky, but especially the caregivers in the Memory Way unit at Magnolia Springs.
Calling hours will be held 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at the Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St., Boardman, where a memorial service will follow at 11 a.m., with Vicar Audra Franley officiating. Interment will follow in Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Antoinette's honor to Shepherd's Foundation, 5525 Silica Rd., Austintown, OH 44515.
Please visit www.beckerobits.com to share memories and online condolences with Antoinette's family.
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