Yvonne M (Roman) Jackson

On Sunday, January 12, 2019, Yvonne (Roman) Jackson, age 59, of Austintown, OH passed away at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.  She was born in Youngstown on February 12, 1960 to Carmelo C. and Marion (Shaffer) Roman.

Yvonne is survived by her husband of thirty-five years, Wayne T. Jackson, of Austintown; children, Louis (Sophia) DiRocco, Tisha Hurst, all of Youngstown, Cortia “Tia” Jackson, Isiah Jackson; grandchildren, Camarie Howard (7), Ariel DiRocco (2), Kadeem Littlejohn (4 months), one due soon, Isiah Jackson Jr.; brother, Lonnie Roman of Youngstown.

Yvonne was a graduate of East High School and for many years worked as a health care provider at various nursing homes, a job she loved.   She enjoyed bingo and casino trips to New York.  In fact, she was a professional bingo player. She also loved gospel music, especially, Yolanda Adams, her favorite.   Yvonne’s favorite snacks were Lay’s Plain Chips, a Hershey’s candy bar with Almonds and Pepsi.  She was also very proud of her Puerto Rican heritage.

She was a dedicated and loving mother and wife who loved time with family, especially, her grandchildren.

Yvonne is finally at peace with her mother, father, two brothers and will truly be missed.

Family to receive friends on Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 3 – 6 pm at Cremation & Funeral Service by Gary S. Silvat Inc., 3896 Oakwood Ave., Austintown, OH 44515.

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