Gene Babik 1948-2025

Gene was born Nov. 25, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of John S. and Helen Popovich Babik.

A 1966 graduate of Wilson High School, Gene was active in athletics and held the school record in long jump. He graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing.

Gene had a successful career in business and lived in Colorado from 1982 until he moved back to the area in the late ’90s. He worked at Mahoning and Columbiana Training Association as a business and resource networking manager prior to his retirement.

Gene was of the Catholic faith and a member of the Sokols.

While in Colorado, Gene was an avid skier and enjoyed bike riding, as well as horseback riding. Upon returning to Youngstown, Gene found enjoyment golfing, working out at the “Y,” going to the Butler and being outdoors. Gene loved animals; they held a special place in his heart, and he dedicated his life to rescuing and providing a loving home for numerous cats and dogs. Gene enjoyed watching football and was a loyal fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, YSU Penguins and Cleveland Browns.

He leaves one sister, Evelyn Babik of Struthers; nieces and nephews, John (Dianne) Trevis, Pam Trevis, Kim Trevis, Lisa M. Berman-Yuhas, Jared (Caroline) Babik, Kristin Babik, Kati Babik, Michael J. Colucci and Gabrielle Colucci; grandnephews, Trey Trevis and Christian Trevis; and grandnieces, Chiara L. Berman-Yuhas and Hunter Nieznay.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John W. Babik and infant James Babik; and one sister, Barbara Trevis.

Friends may call 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers for viewing.

To honor and celebrate Gene, family and friends are invited to wear jeans, Buckeyes, Penguins and Browns apparel, your favorite concert shirt and / or a bb hat.

On Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, friends can go directly to the church at 11 a.m. for a funeral Mass at Christ Our Savior Parish-St. Nicholas Church in Struthers.

Donations can be made in Gene’s name to Animal Charity, 8469 Southern Blvd., Building 3, Youngstown, OH 44514; or The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, 909 Martin Luther King Blvd. SW Warren, OH 44485.

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