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Jessica N. Ortiz, 41, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 22, 1984 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of Alarberto Ortiz Sr. and Lisa Davila.
Jessica spent every day of her life caring for her children, whom she loved more than anything in the world.
She is survived by her children, Ayden London, Payton London, and Major London; mother, Lisa Davila; fiance, Aundre London; brothers, David (Erica) Benedis Jr., Alarberto Ortize Jr., and Adrian Ortiz; sisters, Delilah Benedis, Stephanie Benedis, Destiny Ortiz and Jaylee Laboy; grandchildren, Aundre Tremayne London III, Catalaya London, Halo London, London Ferguson, Laiya Ferguson, Kevin Ferguson, and Azir London; step-children, Aundre Tremayne London II, Davon Tremayne London and Aundrea Samone London; she is also survived by her step-father, David Benedis, Sr.
Jessica was preceded in death by her father, Alarberto Ortiz, Sr., grandparents, Santiago Ortiz and Alicia Ortiz Seda ad Dee Cramer; and her great-grandmother, Betty Donley.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm with a funeral service at 5:30pm following visitation at the Kirila Funeral Home, Inc., Struthers, Ohio.
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