Father Nicholas J. Mancini 1946-2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Father Nicholas J. Mancini, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. He was 79 years old and survived by his cousins, Dr. Robert Naples Sr. of Warren, Dr. Joseph Willmitch of Memphis, Tennessee, and Dr. Russell Morrison of Canfield, and many other cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Josephine Rosemond Mancini.
Father Mancini was born Aug. 13, 1946, in Youngstown, to the late Anthony and Josephine Rosemond Mancini. He attended St. Anthony Parish, Youngstown. He attended the old St. Joseph School on West Rayen Avenue, Ursuline High School and Youngstown State University.
Father Mancini entered Sacred Heart Seminary and the University of the State of New York, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He then entered Conway College, where he earned his Master of Education degree. From there he went to St. Francis Theological Seminary in Loretto, Pa., and Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, receiving his Master of Divinity degree. Father also taught at Prospect Academy, in Frederick, Maryland, and attended the University of Siena, Siena, Italy, for the study of the Sacred Liturgy and Liturgical Music.
Father was ordained to the priesthood on May 3, 1975, in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona, Pa., by the Most Rev. James J. Hogan. After ordination, he taught at Bishop McCourt High School, Johnstown, Pa.; Bishop Carroll High School in Ebensburg, Pa.; and then became principal at St. Clement’s in Johnstown. He served as pastor in several parishes in the Altoona Johnstown diocese. He later was assigned as the director of pastoral care services at Garvey Manor Care Center, Bon Secour Medical Center and Altoona General Hospital.
In 2000, Father Mancini returned to Ohio and was incardinated into the Diocese of Youngstown. He served at St. Paul Parish on Superior Avenue in Canton, then was appointed administrator of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Canton, as well as administrator of Assumption Parish in Geneva. Father was appointed pastor of SS. Cyril and Methodius, St. Stephen of Hungary Parish in Youngstown and Sacred Heart Mary Parish in Louisville until his retirement.
He was also spiritual adviser and member of the board of directors for Living Bread Radio in Canton. Father was state chaplain for the Order of the Sons of Italy and spiritual assistant for the Secular Order of Franciscans. He served as chaplain to the Fourth Degree Assembly of the Knights of Columbus, Bishop Malone Assembly.
Family and friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1125 Turin Ave., Youngstown, OH 44510. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin in the church at 11 a.m.
Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, 248 S. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509.
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