Bettyanne Fennessey 1946-2025

She was born Sept. 27, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alexander Hrinko and the former Betty Jane Reese.

Bettyanne was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School, Class of 1964. She continued her education at Youngstown State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education, followed by a master’s degree in the same field.

As a committed educator, she spent many years teaching in Youngstown City Schools.

A devoted family woman, Bettyanne was actively involved in the lives of her grandchildren.

Bettyanne is survived by her husband, Thomas Edward Fennessey, whom she married July 27, 1968; her daughters, Breona (William) Rowbotham of Boardman and Alison (Brian) Wess of Poland; sister, Diane (John) Blasko of Strongsville; brother, Alexander Hrinko Jr. of North Carolina; and grandchildren, Madison Wess, Gavin Wess and Aiden Rowbotham.

Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2025, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel. The Rev. Gerald Delucia will begin prayers at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, followed by a chapel committal service at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Bettyanne’s obituary can be viewed and condolences may be sent to her family by visiting

www.higgins-reardon.com.

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