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Patricia Jean Irwin 1939-2025

HOWLAND — Patricia Jean Irwin, 86, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at Shepherd of the Valley-Howland, after a brief illness.

She was born June 12, 1939, in Hayward, California, to Conrad and Dora Rigby Wilson. Patricia graduated from Ben Lomond High School in Ogden, Utah.

She served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1960 in San Diego, California, where she met and married Roy L. Irwin. They moved to Warren to raise their family.

Patricia retired from Mahoning County Job and Family Services after working many years as a social services aide.

Patricia is survived by her four children, Mitzi (Anthony) Sabella, Eric (Linda) Irwin, Joseph (Michelle) Irwin and Autumn (Chris) Newsome; four grandchildren, Elizabeth (Kyle) Archer, Connor (Mattie Hart) Irwin, Alexander (Katie) Sabella and Crystal Irwin; three great-grandchildren, Rocco Sabella, Bennett Archer and Gia Sabella; and her sister, Donna Wanstreet of Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her siblings, James Wilson, Annah Hotchkiss, Carole Wilson and Fern Deloach.

Per Patricia’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or services.

Arrangements were entrusted with Lane Funeral Homes Roberts-Clark Chapel in Warren.

Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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