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NORTH OLMSTED - Jennifer Ann Vitullo Martinelli, 66, of Youngstown, passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
Jennifer was born March 6, 1960, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown to Robert and Alice Vitullo.
Family was the center of Jennifer’s world, and caring for the people she loved was at the heart of her life. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she gave generously of herself, always thinking about what someone else might need and what she could do to help. She put her family first with a selflessness that came naturally to her. To be loved by Jennifer was to know that someone was always thinking of you, caring about you, and wanting the best for you.
That same tenderness extended to animals. Jennifer loved animals of every kind over the course of her life and her beloved dogs, Mandy, Diddy, Bear and Mazy, held a special place in her heart. Her compassion for them reflected the kindness that was so much a part of who she was.
Jennifer is survived by her husband, Thomas; her children, Jeffrey (Casey), Julie (Dominic), and Jacob (Alexa); her grandchildren, Archer, Ace, Ozzy and Holland; her brother, Robert; and her sisters, Mary Beth and Carol.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Krissy.
A memorial service will take place in Youngstown. Arrangements are pending.
In place of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a local humane society in Jennifer’s memory, honoring her love for animals and extending the kindness she shared throughout her life.
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