Marilyn Sulligan 1928-2023
YOUNGSTOWN — Marilyn DiBernardi Sulligan, 95, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at the home of her daughter Darlene, with whom she lived for the past seven months.
Marilyn was born Jan. 18, 1928, in Youngstown, to the late Jack and Mary Yourek Sulligan. Marilyn shared a birthday with her father, a prominent Mahoning County Democratic Chairman for 25 years.
Marilyn attended Holy Name and Ursuline High School. She went on to graduate from the St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in 1949. As a registered nurse, Marilyn worked in many areas, such as emergency, private duty, Woodside Hospital and Assumption Village Nursing Home. She was most proud of becoming the first nurse at the Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center, retiring after 25 years. While raising her children, Marilyn also worked at the Mahoning County Board of Elections.
Marilyn was a member of St. Christine Church since its establishment in 1954 and volunteered her time as Eucharistic minister, RCIA Program sponsor and working the church festival. She was also a member of the Catholic Nurses, Youngstown Maennerchor, and the Eagles #3298.
Marilyn loved all holidays, especially Christmas. She loved baking, cooking, and especially decorating. She created many family traditions that are still being honored by the new generations.
Marilyn leaves five children, Diann Abraham (Rick Jeren), Denise (John) Bowser, Darlene (Randy) Malleske, David (Wendy) DiBernardi and Dawn DiBernardi (Victor) Dickey; five grandchildren, Randy, Michael and Rick Malleske, Alyssa Carbon and David DiBernardi; and nine great-grandchildren, Aleah, Randy Michael Jr., Gabriel, Maverick, Asher and Leila Malleske, and Joey, Gio and Lucia Carbon. She is also survived by her two sisters, Jacqueline Creque and Peggy Lyon.
Calling hours will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, 3100 Canfield Road, Youngstown.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at St. Christine Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown, with Father Bob England presiding. Interment to follow in Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements being handled by Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home. Condolences can be made online at vaschak-kirilafh.com.
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