Theodore "Ted" Spencer

Theodore J. Spencer (Ted)

CAMPBELL…Theodore J. Spencer (Ted) passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Hospital surrounded by his family, on Monday March 31st, 2025.

Ted was born on December 14, 1946 in Youngstown, the son of John V. Spencer and Marie Hasapes Spencer. He was a 1964 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.

Ted married his high school sweetheart Jennie Angeline Yacovone on September 17,

1964. He worked for Youngstown Sheet and Tube Boardman office and later for the Ohio Turnpike Commission until his retirement.

As an avid outdoorsman, Ted enjoyed hunting and fishing including his many fishing trips to Canada. More so, he cherished the memories he made with family and friends at the lake house they built at Pymatuning lake. Ted also enjoyed time spent proudly in his vegetable garden, winemaking, and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and music concerts. He was also a proud member of the Carovellesi Men’s Society.

Ted will be deeply missed and always remembered by his wife Jennie; his children Eileen Waring, John Spencer, Chad (Stella) Spencer, and Jeremy Spencer; grandchildren, Krista (Daron) Clinkscale, Dennis Waring, TJ Spencer, Alayna Spencer, Giana Morales, Benjamin Spencer and great granddaughters, Elliana and Alora. He also leaves his sisters, Peggy Munyasya, Sharon (Dr. Robert) Hermanowski and brother-in-law George (Sandy) Yacovone as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parent’s, proceeding him in death were grandson Robert J. Waring; mother-in-law,LuciaYacovone ;father-in-law, Stefano Yacovone; in-laws,Titus Munyasya, Ernesto and Maria Yacovone, Angelo and Matilda Marino and his life-long friend Joe (the Greek) Georgiadis.

Arrangements were handled by Wasko Funeral Home and private services were held Friday, April 11, 2025.

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