Antoinette E. Keffer 1962-2026

Antoinette was born April 10, 1962, in Youngstown, the daughter of Patsy and Phyllis Piscetelli Valentino.

She was a graduate of Youngstown State University and worked as an intake specialist at Help Me Grow.

In her spare time, Antoinette enjoyed traveling, cooking, gardening and hosting family gatherings.

Antoinette will always be remembered lovingly by her three children, Richard (Monica) Dyce, Angela (Jawaun Jones) Dyce and Kimberly (Teque Grant) Dyce; three grandchildren, Darion (Gabriella) Jones, Gabrielle (Mimi) Jones and Annalei Dyce; two great-grandchildren, Darion Jones Jr. and Jaxx Bryson Jones; and five siblings, Kathy (David) Cheliras, Anthony (Theresa) Valentino, John (Pam) Valentino, Ralph (April) Valentino and Patsy Jr. (Carly) Valentino.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

“Heaven just got a little rowdier, and a lot more Italian.”

Family and friends may pay their respects 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman.

Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support by visiting the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.

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