Irene Horodnic, 85, formerly a longtime resident of the Shenango Valley and recently of Poland, OH, passed away Saturday morning, January 20, 2024, at the Inn at Walker Mill, Boardman, OH.

Mrs. Horodnic was born on May 21, 1938, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Kubyako) Ledney. She was a 1956 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

She spent the majority of her life working as a cashier at the former Riverside Market, Brookfield, OH.

A woman of strong faith, Irene was a member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Campbell, OH, and St. John Orthodox Church, Hermitage. She lived a Christian life and honorably taught Sunday School for several years and was an active volunteer at the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration, Ellwood City, PA.

The matriarch of her family, she looked forward to the opportunity to display her cooking skills and prepare for her family gatherings. Many said, "her door was always open."

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, George Horodnic, Sr., whom she married on May 3, 1958; two sons, George Horodnic, Jr. and his wife Michelle, Poland, and Dr. Robert Horodnic and his wife Cynthia, Gibsonia, PA; and a sister, Jane Zalewski, Hermitage.

In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Vavrek and Eleanor Dougherty; and a brother, Michael Ledney.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Orthodox Monastery of the Transformation, 321 Monastery Ln., Ellwood City, PA 16117.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (01/23/2024) in St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 301 Struthers-Liberty Rd., Campbell, OH 44405. The Panichida service will be at 7 p.m. in the church.  Additional calling hour will be 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday (01/24/2024) in St. John's Orthodox Church, 3180 Morefield Rd., Hermitage. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Funeral service will be held immediately following at 11 a.m. in the church, with Rev. David Mastroberte and Rev. Andrew Bartek, co-officiating.

Interment: St. John's Orthodox Cemetery, Hermitage.