Jean Frances Panak

KINSMAN- Jean Frances Panak, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in her home surrounded by her beloved family.
Born April 23, 1930, in Valley City, OH, she was a daughter of the late Ralph George and Hilda (Branch) Deimling. Jean graduated from Colebrook High School in 1948. On October 23, 1955, she married the love of her life, Albert Joseph Panak at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Orwell, marking a beautiful twenty-seven-year partnership.
Jean was a dental assistant at Dr. Donald Chionchio's dentistry practice in Kinsman for several years before retiring in 2005. Beyond her professional life, Jean was known as the beloved "neighborhood mom," always opening her heart and home to others. She was an avid needleworker, finding joy in crocheting, embroidery and sewing, creating countless cherished items for her family and friends.
A woman of deep faith and community spirit, Jean was an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kinsman. She also dedicated her time as an auxiliary member of the American Legion Post 506, a Lady Knight of Columbus as well as a Girl Scout Leader.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Panak; her son, Daniel J. Panak; and three sisters and three brothers. Jean is survived by her loving children, Diane Panak Venzera, David Panak and Denise Panak and her daughter-in-law, Liz Sodergren. Her legacy continues through her adoring grandchildren, Elizabeth (Ben Kines) Fahling, Daniel (Amy Lopez) Fahling, Michael Fahling, Ben Panak and Sydney Panak as well as her great granddaughter, Zoe Jean Fahling. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Deiming and two sisters, Rosemary Jones and Barbara Nightengale.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, at St Patrick's Catholic Church, 6397 OH-87, Kinsman, OH 44428, starting at 11:00AM. Rev. Kevin McCaffrey, from St. Mary's Church in Orwell, OH, will be presiding. Burial will follow at All Souls Cemetery in Cortland, OH.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, at St Patrick's Catholic Church, 6397 OH-87, Kinsman, OH 44428, from 10:00AM to 11:00AM.
The family would like to offer their sincere gratitude to Southern Care Hospice, Expand Home Health Care, the doctors and nurses at St. Joe's Hospital as well as the home health aides.
Donations can be made in her memory to St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Baumgardner Funeral and Cremation Service, 8569 Main Street, Kinsman, OH 44428, assisted the family with final arrangements. Share a fond memory or condolence at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com.