Amber R. (Vince) Angelilli

Youngstown - Amber R. (Vince) Angelilli, 48, passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 5, 2024. 

She was born March 20, 1976 in Youngstown, a daughter of Kathy (O'Hare) Vince and the late Patt Vince and Felicia Vince, who passed away when Amber was 2. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and attended the Pittsburgh Art Institute. She worked as a legal secretary for Kisling, Nestico, & Redick, and also as manager at Station Square Restaurant. 

Life for Amber was never easy, but she fought hard and persevered through all her challenges. She believed deeply in a higher power and was very spiritual, which helped guide her through life. She was a feisty, happy, bubbly woman who had a beautiful smile and a laugh that was both unique (you knew it was her before you saw her) and extremely infectious. You couldn't help but laugh along with her. When Amber entered a room, she instantly was drawn to the quiet or lonely to strike up a conversation with them and bring them up in to the light. 

She turned her own struggles with sobriety into stories of healing and empowerment to those who faced the same issues, and would go above and beyond to help them stay on the right path. She was sober for over 15 years, but when she fell herself, she was quick to pick herself back up and recognize that we are human, and worked towards becoming clean again.

Amber leaves behind to cherish her memory, her only son, Niko Angelilli, whom she loved deeply; her mother, Kathy Vince; her sister, Alicia (Donald) Ficke of Austintown; her brothers, Anthony (Kanda) Vince of Oklahoma City, Peter (Melissa) Vince of Struthers, Joe Vince of Poland, and Ron (Julie) Vince of Springfield; grandmother, Mary Copeland; several aunts and uncles, including Pam (Rich) Maggiano whom she was close with and were instrumental in her life; many nieces and nephews, whom she mentored and pulled no punches with; many cousins; and lifelong friends, lovingly known as "The Fab Five", especially Jayme and Amber, who supported her in her daily life. She also leaves Niko's father, Antonio Angelilli of Struthers. 

She was preceded in death by her father and biological mother. 

Friends will be received on Monday, August 12, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers, followed immediately by a memorial celebration of her life beginning at 6:00 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that in following with Amber's tradition of being there for others, to perform an act of kindness towards someone in need in her memory. 

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send the family condolences.