Irene P. Neshite

Irene Neshite ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Wasko Funeral Home - Campbell on Feb. 28, 2026.Irene Petronella Neshite, 93YOUNGSTOWN…Irene Petronella Neshite, 93 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.Irene was born June 19, 1932 in Campbell, Ohio, a daughter of Stephen and Mary (Merva) Bires.She was a 1950 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.Irene married the love of her life, Stephen J. Neshite on June 19, 1954 and they shared 45 years of marriage until his passing on October 8, 1999.Irene started her career as a teller at Dollar Savings and Trust. She later retired from First Federal Bank as a bookkeeper. She also worked as a bookkeeper at Burkland Florist.Irene was of the Catholic faith and was devoted to the Blessed Mother having prayed the rosary every morning. She was a parishioner of the former St. Matthias Church and was a member of the Infant Jesus of Prague Guild and the former St. Matthias Senior Citizens Club. She was also a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association.Irene loved being around people. She will be remembered for her vibrant smile and embracing and sharing her Slovak traditions. She enjoyed her trips to the casinos and traveling, especially family vacations to the beach. Irene was an avid reader, having read several books a week. She enjoyed knitting, dancing and listening to music especially polkas. She had a green thumb with house plants.Irene will be deeply missed and always remembered by her children, Diane Gondor of Struthers, Ohio, Darlene Sova of Youngstown, Ohio, Donna (Bill) Malloy of Petersburg, Ohio, and Thomas (Lisa) Neshite of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren, David DiVencenzo, Nicole Flores, Natale Neshite, Kayla Russ, Mandy Turczany, Alec and Aidan Neshite; nine great-grandchildren and her furry grand dog, Fiona along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Stephen Richard Neshite; 3 great-grandchildren; sons-in-law, Steve Gondor and John Sova; daughter-in-law, Denise Neshite; sister, Rita Wolfgang; brother-in-law, Gene Wolfgang and a great nephew.The Neshite family has entrusted Irene's care to the Wasko Funeral Home, 216 Coitsville Road, Campbell, Ohio 44405. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 9:30-11am at the funeral home with a prayer service at 11am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30am at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish (former St. John's Catholic Church) 159 Reed Ave., Campbell, Ohio 44405.Irene will be laid to rest next to her husband at Lake Park Cemetery in Youngstown, Ohio.In lieu of flowers Irene's family requests monetary donations be sent to either, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Irene P. Neshite, please visit our floral store.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.