YOUNGSTOWN - Cecile Marie Toney, 83, died peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, on March 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 24, 1941, in Hayward, Wisconsin, the daughter of Omar Joseph Sagataw and Christine Keshick.
Cecile was deeply proud of her Potawatomi heritage and was a member of the Hannahville Indian Community in Wilson, Michigan.
A proud veteran, Cecile served in the United States Air Force as a Medical Service Specialist at Lackland Air Force Base, a testament to her strong sense of duty and service to her country.
After graduating from Choffin School of Nursing, Cecile began her career at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Following the joyful years of raising her children, she continued her professional journey as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health, where she passionately cared for others for nearly 20 years until her retirement.
Cecile is survived by four children, Steven (Victoria) Gresh of Westerville, OH, Kristine (Chris) Harirchian of Vienna, VA, Kathryn (Bryan) Tarr of Austintown, and Carin (Christopher) White of Austintown; seven grandchildren, Lillian (Corey), Mason (Kayla), Carisa, Shannon, Bryanna, Aaron, and Lisa, and great-grandchildren, Liam, Vivian, and Roman.
Cecile is predeceased by her parents; and her husband of 17 years, Ronald Toney. She also mourned the loss of her grandson, Jack Ryan White.
Cecile's legacy will be honored during visitation and funeral services taking place on March 30, 2025, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel, located at 4303 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, OH, 44515, from 1 to 2 pm, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.
Sunday, March 30, 2025
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home - Austintown Chapel
Sunday, March 30, 2025
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