Canfield - With great sadness, the family of Caroline Braun Leone said goodbye to their beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who peacefully went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2026, after a brief illness.

Carol, 86, was born on November 23, 1939, in Wilmington, Vermont. She was the oldest of five children born to Alwin George Braun, Sr. and Agnes Catherine (Terry) Braun.

After graduating from Wilmington High School in 1957, Carol went to the University of Vermont, where she earned her BA with a double major in History and Political Science in 1961.

She then moved to Youngstown to work as a children’s librarian at the Youngstown Public Library. Following her love of books, she continued her career at Walden Books, Twice-Loved Books, and as an online bookseller for her business Caroline Leone Book Services. In addition to reading, she also enjoyed knitting, needlework, gardening, and cooking.

Carol will be greatly missed by the love of her life, Andy F. Leone, whom she married on June 1, 1968; her four children, Christine L. (W. Brian) Berlin, Anthony D. (Jennifer Brading) Leone, Catherine L. (Brian J.) Petrunia, and Andrew J. Leone; her eight grandchildren, Claire, Samantha, Allison, William, David, Isabella, Juliana, and Alexander; her sister, Agnes “Nan” Twachtman; her brother, John J. (Brenda Costello) Braun; her sister-in-law, PJ Barnett Braun; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Bruce Terry Braun and Alwin G. “Mickey” Braun, Jr.; and her brother-in-law, John M. Leone.

Friends may call on Wednesday, October 21, from 5 pm to 7 pm at Rossi Santucci funeral home in Boardman, 4221 Market Street. A funeral Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, October 22, at 10 am at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 727 Lucius Ave Youngstown, OH 44507, followed by prayers and internment at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Beatitude House, 238 Tod Ln. #1881, Youngstown OH 44504, or online at www.beatitudehouse.com.

Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary and share condolences with Carol’s family.