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AUSTINTOWN - On Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, Harry Francis Vinion, age 100, of Austintown, passed away at his residence.
He was born on June 2, 1926, in Youngstown, to Edward Bruno and Laura Mae Loh Vinion.
Harry’s century of life was deeply connected to the Mahoning Valley. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and later worked at Commercial Intertech, building a life marked by commitment to both country and community.
One of the brightest chapters of his life began on Nov. 29, 1947, when he married the former Pearlene Wagner. Together they shared 71 years of marriage before her passing on Jan. 28, 2019.
He is survived by his children, Linda Reese of Youngstown, Diane (Larry) Sztary, Roxann Olivarez, Russell (Connie) Vinion, and Robin (George) Rusu, all of Austintown; Harry and Pearlene also raised four grandchildren as their own: William (Noop) Gardner of Thailand, Megan (Chris) Todd of Howland, Sean (Sara) Gardner of McDonald, and Christopher Gardner of Austintown. He is also survived by several great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and his sister-in-law, Margaret Wagner of Austintown.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearlene Vinion; his parents; sister, Dorothy Orr; brothers, Frank, Howard, Billy and David Vinion; daughter, Pearlene Beth Hinkle; sons, Robert Vinion Sr. and Brian Vinion; and his grandchildren, Robert Vinion Jr., Sherry Reese, Lisa Marie Miller, Daniel Miller, Nicole Vinion Boise and Mark Reese Sr.
A Celebration of Life will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2026, at the Austintown Eagles, 1655 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, Ohio, 44515.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beatitude House, 238 Tod Lane, #1881, Youngstown, Ohio 44504.
The family extends a special thank you to Sean Gardner, Tyler Rusu, and Dalton Rusu as they honor and celebrate Harry Frances Vinion’s remarkable life and lasting legacy.
Arrangements by Cremation & Funeral Service by Gary S. Silvat, Inc.
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