Sally Wilson Klingensmith

Sally Wilson Klingensmith, 88, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Youngstown, died October 24, 2025. She was born May 8, 1937, to Sara and Charles Wilson.



Sally graduated from Bowling Green State University with a B. S. in Education and obtained a M. S. in Guidance and Counseling at Youngstown State University. She taught for two years at Springfield Local High School and spent the remaining 29 years of her career teaching at Canfield High School, retiring in 1993. She taught business classes and was one of the first to teach computer courses after assisting in setting up the Canfield High School Computer Lab.

Sally enjoyed traveling with her friends, chaperoned Canfield students touring Spain, and explored much of the US in an RV with family. She also stayed in touch with her 1955 Boardman High School classmates and had great times at their reunions. Later in life, she developed a love for golf and participated in multiple leagues along with old and new friends.

She is survived by her son Scott; daughter Kathy; nephews Mike and Pat O'Horo and their families; and niece Tracy Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Virginia O'Horo, brother Charles Wilson, and ex-husband Leigh Klingensmith.

An informal Celebration of Life luncheon will be held for Sally at Michael Alberini's Restaurant in Boardman on December 26th from noon-3pm.

Sally was a lifelong lover of animals. If you would like to honor her, please donate to Angels for Animals, 4750 West South Range Rd., Canfield, OH 44406.