Arlene R. Hawryluk 1950-2025

Arlene was born Oct. 3, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Nick and Clara Root Damiano, and was a lifelong area resident. She was raised in Girard and was a proud graduate of Girard High School.

A devoted wife and mother, Arlene dedicated her life to her family. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Youngstown, and was active in many church activities and organizations, including the St. Mary’s Sisterhood, the parish bingo project and church catering.

Arlene enjoyed bowling and was proud to bowl a perfect 300 game during her league season in 1985-1986. She also enjoyed spending time with her neighborhood card club and valued the friendships she built there over the years.

Arlene leaves to forever cherish her memory, her daughter, Lisa Hawryluk of Greeneville, Tennessee; her granddaughter, Ashlea Hawryluk of Warren; her sister-in-law, Emily Williams of Akron; and several nieces and nephews, extended family members and many dear friends.

Her husband of 43 years, Steve “Frenchy” Hawryluk, whom she married Aug. 28, 1971, died May 27, 2015.

Arlene was also preceded in death by her son, Michael Hawryluk; her sister, Alice Kincaid; and her sister-in-law, Janine Douglas.

Family and friends may call 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, where a prayer service will be held at 4:30 p.m.

Funeral services will begin 10:15 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2025, at the funeral home, and continue with a funeral service at 11 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown.

Interment will follow in the parish cemetery, where Arlene will be laid to rest beside her husband.

Arlene’s family suggests memorial contributions be made to SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Arlene’s memory.

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