Sam Yovanovich

Sam Yovanovich (Sava) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 16, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Born in Youngstown, OH on February 4, 1958, to Rudy Yovanovich and Mildred Jean Novakovich. He was raised and spent his whole life in Youngstown.

Sam was a graduate of Boardman High School in 1976. He worked at Aero Aluminum for 14 years and Gasser Chair for 15 years. However, his favorite job was doing yardwork, and he started a lawncare business where he took wonderful care of his customers. If you ask anyone who knows him, they will say he was the hardest working person they know.

He was an active member and altar boy at Old Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church.

Sam loved dancing and outdoor concerts. He was a lover of animals especially dogs and had many dogs throughout the years.

He is survived by his son Eric Yovanovich, his sisters Denise Yovanovich and Yvonne Black as well as his brother George Ormond Junior, nieces Anastasia and Stephanie and mother of Eric Yovanovich, Lynn Yovanovich.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew Jordan.

Calling hours will be held at Old Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 420 North Raccoon Road, on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 10am to 11am with a Mass of Eastern Orthodox Christian Burial to follow beginning at 11:00am.

Burial is immediately following at Belmont Park Cemetery, 3346 Belmont Ave. 

In lieu of flowers, those inclined may send donations to the Old Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church.

Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the family.

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