Jean E. Detec

Struthers - Jean E. Detec, 77, of Coitsville Township, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital surrounded by her family.

Born September 20, 1947 in Youngstown, she was a daughter of the late John McAllister and Justina Kratofil.

On November 28, 1969, Jean married the love her of life, Richard Detec, and together were blessed with 56 wonderful years of marriage. She spent many years raising her three children in a home full of love and teaching them life’s important values. 

Jean was always proud of her Belfast Irish heritage and was an avid Notre Dame fan. She enjoyed punching her card at Bingo, watching horse races, volunteering at The Rich Center, and listening to the Beach Boys. You could always find her in her kitchen baking dozens of her famous kolachi that she would give away to her friends and family. Above all, Jean cherished her time with her family and hosted Sunday dinner each week for them. There was no doubt she was proud of being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 

In addition to her husband, Richard, she is survived by her children, Rich Salensky of Youngstown, Kelly (Roger) Willis of Austintown, and Lawrence (Donna) Fain of Ravenna; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Doris Fain of Georgia, Jane (Ron) Walker of Florida, and Betsy Langston of Florida; and brother, Larry (Patty) Lissi of Lowellville. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Bill Salensky; and sister, Fran Szenborn.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, 11 Spring St., Struthers, OH 44471, where a memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Caprice Nursing Home, Fresenius Kidney Dialysis Center, and Select Specialty Hospital, Boardman for the wonderful care provided to Jean during this time. 

Online condolences may be made at www.beckerobits.com.