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AUSTINTOWN -- Thomasina Rose Procco DeMain, 98, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, April 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Thomasina was born March 26, 1928, in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph and Rose DeMario Procco, and remained a lifelong area resident.
She was a proud graduate of East High School, where she was a "Golden Bear," and later attended Youngstown State University.
Thomasina retired from Mahoning County Job and Family Services, where she served as a case manager, while also dedicating her life to her family as a devoted homemaker.
She was the true matriarch of her family, always placing her loved ones first and cherishing every moment spent with them. An exceptional cook, Thomasina was especially known for her delicious eggplant dishes and her beloved traditional Italian Christmas Eve dinners.
She was a faithful member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica and the Red Hat Society.
Thomasina had many passions throughout her life. She enjoyed shopping and giving gifts to her family, traveling throughout the United States and abroad, and especially treasured her trips to Europe, where she was able to experience her heritage. She loved music and found great joy in singing and dancing. She and her husband even took cowboy dance lessons together, a reflection of their shared zest for life.
On Feb. 7, 1948, Thomasina married the love of her life, Thomas Vincent DeMain. They shared more than 40 wonderful years of marriage, until his passing on July 12, 1990.
Thomasina leaves behind to cherish her memory her beloved children, Josa (Jack) Ferreri, Nicholas (Patricia) DeMain, Thomas John (Fredda) DeMain and Rose (Mark) Cook. She was a proud and loving grandmother to eight grandchildren, who were the apple of her eye: Jack (fiancee Tomasa) Ferreri, Angela (Brad) Queer, Dana (Dan) Metzinger, Nicholas (Kim) DeMain, Mark Cook, Francesca (Alec) Milnes, Vincent Cook and Lucia Cook; 12 great-grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter, Lyla Milnes. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Thomasina was preceded in death by her sister, Yolanda Turk, and her three half-brothers, Anthony, James and Nick Desimone.
Thomasina will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She loved life and lived it to its fullest.
Family and friends may pay their respects from 11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman.
A prayer service will be 12:20 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, followed by a funeral Mass at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mount Carmel, Youngstown, with the Very Rev. Msgr. John Zuraw, J.C.L., V.G., officiating.
Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.
Thomasina's family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the entire staff at Omni Manor Nursing Facility and Hospice of the Valley, for all the care and compassion shown to her throughout this difficult time.
Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book, or send condolences to Thomasina's family.
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