Joel R. Hankin II March-July 2025

Though he was with us for only a short time, Joel brought an immense amount of love, light and hope to all who awaited and welcomed his arrival.

He was deeply cherished and will always remain in the hearts of his parents, Ryan and Eilanna Bradford Hankin, and his family, who held dreams of a lifetime together.

He is survived by his beloved older sister, Elena, and his cherished twin sister, Natalia. He is also lovingly remembered by his grandparents, Joel and Sandy Hankin of Polk, Pa., and Jonathan and Theresa Bradford of Geneva; great-grandparents, Richard and Judy Lauer of Kennerdell, Pa., and David Westmoreland of Ocala, Florida. Their presence was brief, but the love they inspired is everlasting.

Joel was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Dave and Mary Hankin, Marie Westmoreland, and Randal and Josephine Bradford

Family and friends may call from noon to 12:45 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St., Boardman.

There will be a funeral service celebrating Joel’s life at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Brenton John from Steel Valley Church, officiating.

We hold his memory close and carry his love in our hearts forever.

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