Ann Theresa (Vecchione) Monroe

POLAND - On February 20th, 2025 a beautiful soul passed into Heaven.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio on February 16, 1922 Ann Theresa Monroe was the eldest of 7 children born to George and Celeste Leone Vecchione who came to Youngstown from the Town of Barrea, Italy in the area known as Aquila.

After attending Woodrow Wilson High School Ann worked at various jobs. During World War II, she assisted the war effort by working one year at Republic Steel before working several years at The Packard Electric Company. She proudly relinquished her job at Packard when the soldiers came home from the war. She finished her work career at The G.C. Murphy Company in downtown Youngstown.

As a lifetime member, Ann received all of her Sacraments at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica in Youngstown, Ohio. It was here that Ann and John A. Monroe, Sr. were married on August 27, 1949. They grew their new family of 2 to become a family of 6 with their children - Dominic, Janet, John Jr. and Anthony. It is here that she will be laid to rest.

Ann will reunite in Heaven with her husband of 58 years, John Sr.; her son, Dominic; sisters, Thomasine Marsco, Angeline Polombaro, Jean Cohen as well as her brothers, Carmen and Henry Vecchione and her parents Ma and Pa.

With her loving heart, Ann leaves behind three children, sons, John A. (Jill) Monroe, Anthony J.

Monroe and his fiancée Mary Helen DeFrank, as well as her daughter Janet (Charles) Bieterman. She also leaves behind her Daughter In Law, Linda Monroe, sister Mary Rondinelli and Sister In Law Donna Vecchione and numerous nieces and nephews. Ann's 8 Grandchildren, Lynn (Ryan) Capezio, John E. (Shannon) Monroe, Caren (David) Stajninger, Sarah (Matt) Bezzarro, Jack Bieterman, Lauren (Brian) Hull, Katie Monroe, Alyse Monroe (Michael Rosa). Ann's 11 Great Grandchildren are Dominic and Hailey Monroe, Ella Monroe, Cate and Callie Stajninger, Isabella, Adelina and Lucas Hull, Sophia and Athena Rosa, and Sebastian Bezzarro. Her 3 Step grandchildren are Sara, Leila and Amira Kamal. Her 3 Step Great Grandchildren are Peyton, Elena and Olivia Bezzarro.

Ann's true career as Mother and Homemaker left an indelible stamp on her family as they remember the traditions, the meals and the recipes. She loved it all and did it so well. She will be Greatly missed.

The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the Poland Shepherd of the Valley directors, nurses and aides who tended Ann as family. We cannot thank you enough.

Family and friends may pay their respects from 8:45 to 9:45 AM Friday, Feb. 28th at the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 AM.

In lieu of flowers those who wish can donate to the Mahoning County Veterans Service, 345 Oak Hill Ave Suite 100, Youngstown, OH 44502.

Professional arrangements are being handled by Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel.