Margaret R. Jendre

YOUNGSTOWN - Margaret R. Jendre, 103, died peacefully on February 26, 2025, at her home.

She was born on October 13, 1921, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Frederick and Mary Morgan Stickel.

She attended St Brendan’s school and church. She graduated from Chaney High School.

Margaret met her husband, Merle, at the Idora Park Ballroom, rollerskating. They married in 1944, in Arizona, while he was in the military. Merle preceded her in death on April 6, 1973.

Margaret was employed at the A & P Warehouse, and St Elizabeth’s Hospital. She later worked at Wedgewood and Gran Lanes bowling alleys. She was an avid bowler, forming lasting bonds, while being the secretary for the Youngstown Women’s Bowling Association, for many years.

Margaret enjoyed NASCAR, birdwatching, and picnics in the backyard. 

Margaret is survived by her daughter, Patricia Cobey of Youngstown; son Philip “ Flip “ ( Marybeth ) Jendre, of Youngstown; and granddaughter, Margaret “ Maggie “ Cobey.

In addition to her parents and husband, Margaret was preceded in death by her son, David Jendre; brothers, George, William, Frederick, Morgan, and Bernard Stickel; and sisters, Eleanor Thomas, Martha Pascarella, Elizabeth Stickel, and Vera DePaul.

Private burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel.