Sylvia M. Crespo 1936-2026

AUSTINTOWN – Sylvia M. Crespo, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Sylvia was born Sept. 1, 1936, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Demetrio and Margarita Ramirez Olivero. On Aug. 4, 1956, Sylvia married her childhood sweetheart, Antonio Crespo. Their love story began as third grade classmates and blossomed into 70 wonderful years of marriage. That same year, Sylvia and Antonio moved from Puerto Rico to Youngstown, where they raised their family and built lasting roots in the community. She was of deep Catholic faith and a former parishioner of Sta. Rosa de Lima Church in Campbell. Sylvia found great joy in gardening and cooking, and she was famous among family and friends for making the very best rice and beans. She also loved playing Brisca, a traditional Spanish card game in which she frequently got the best of her husband. Nothing, however, brought Sylvia greater happiness than simply being with her family – especially her precious grandch