Patricia Yannarella Testa 1946-2026

Patti was a strong, devoted, and hardworking woman whose life centered around her family. As a single mother, she worked tirelessly to provide love, stability, and strength for her children, always putting her family before herself.

Born on Aug. 17, 1946, in Youngstown, Patti was the daughter of James and Anna Palma Yannarella, and remained a lifelong area resident.

She was proud to have grown up on the East Side and graduated as a “Golden Bear” from East High School in 1964.

Patti dedicated many years of service to the City of Youngstown and concluded her career as an investigator with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, where she was respected for her dedication and strong work ethic.

She was a faithful member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica and the ARCO Club, where she enjoyed playing bocce.

Patti found great joy in spending time with those she loved most. She cherished family vacations, especially trips to Geneva-on-the-Lake, visits to the casino, dancing, and making lasting memories with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her love, resilience and sense of humor will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

She leaves behind her loving daughters, Janine (Jack) Hamilton, Holly (Tanja Simione) Testa and Tricia Conti; her cherished grandchildren, Gianna Bell, Mia Bell, Vito Bell, Gabriella (Darion Sr.) Jones and Gia Lynn Conti; and her adored great-grandchildren, Darion Jones Jr., Jaxx Jones and Haven Bell.

Patti was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Patrick Testa; her precious grandson, Santino Bell; her sister, Phyllis Slaina; her brother, James Yannarella; and a niece, Lynn Slaina.

The family would also like to extend heartfelt thanks to the angel sent from above, her devoted caregiver, Gabriel Francis, for the love, compassion and exceptional care provided to Patti.

May her memory bring comfort and strength to all who loved her.

Family and friends may pay their respects from 4 until 7 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman.

A prayer service will be 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the funeral home, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, with the Very Rev. Msgr. John Zuraw, J.C.L., V.G., serving as celebrant.

Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Family and friends may visit Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home to view this obituary, sign the guest book, or send condolences to Patti’s family.

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