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Carol L. Cogan, Youngstown , Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Carol L. Cogan, 57, passed away Thursday August 15, 2024 in Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer.
Carol was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 19, 1966, to her parents Hensley Lester and Patricia Cogan.
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She was a 1985 graduate of The Rayen School and worked as a Creative Consultant and Office Generalist for One Health Ohio.
Carol was very artsy, selling her arts and crafts all over the world through Etsy. She was a spirited Belly Dancer and enjoyed performing for others earning herself trophies. Gardening and baking were some of her favorite pass times as she almost opened her own bake shop. Carol always had a smile on her face and brought so much joy to others.
Carol will be dearly missed by her companion of 40 years, Mike Virgalitte with whom she made her home and worked with at both her job and in her personal life; her sisters, Alice of Struthers, Karen and Jessie of Youngstown; her brother, Jack of Youngstown and her step-dad, Jack also of Youngstown.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Caroline; her aunt, Cindy; and her mother, Pat.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, August 20 at 11:00 a.m. in Schiavone Funeral Home followed by a service at noon with Pastor Dave Drespling and burial in Tod Homestead Cemetery.
All donations may be made to cancer research in Carol’s name.
Please visit www.schiavonefh.com to share condolences.
A television tribute will air Sunday, August 18 at the following approximate times: 6:27 p.m. on WYTV and 6:58 p.m. on MyYTV. Video will be posted here the day of airing.
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