NEOVE YOUNG
Neove K. Young, nee. Kourpas originally of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, September 28, 2025 at the age of 95. She was a resident of The Bickford in Rocky River, Ohio where she was under hospice care for Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born in Clarksburg, W. VA. August 12, 1930 to Steven Kourpas and Helen Georgiaradis Kourpas both of whom were from the beautiful Greek island of Chios in the Aegean Sea.
She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth H. Young (May, 1982), daughter Kenna Sue Young (March, 2008), brothers Gus Kourpas and George Kourpas, beloved sister-in-law Grace Kourpas, nephews Steve Kourpas and Steve Parrish Kourpas and niece, Helen Ann Moore (Russell).
She is survived by son Kevin D. Young (Lori Verchio) of Lakewood, Ohio, son Darren L. Young, (Janet), Hillard, Ohio, granddaughters Madeline Daniel (Jarod), their daughter Isabella, Amelia Gehring (Matthew), their daughter Jovie Jane, grandson Donovan Young, nieces Marcella Roark (Fred), Georgette Kurtz and numerous great and great nieces and nephews.
Neove’s relationships with all family members was always strong. She was always close with her mother Helen and brothers Gus and George, making visits with the kids every week. Her nieces and nephews loved her dearly. Her relationship with her in-laws could not have been stronger. There were frequent visits with Kenneth’s mother and father who loved seeing their grandchildren! Neove’s door was always open for visits from uncles, aunts and cousins from both sides of the family.
Equally strong were her relationships with next door neighbors and friends from Holy Trinity Greek Church. They became part of an extended family, sharing daily conversations about anything and everything.
Neove was the queen of social butterflies. From the time she was a child growing up on McKinley Ave to the last months of her life at the memory care facility where she lived, she always wanted to be with friends so she could laugh and joke, share the ups and downs of life and just feel the love that true friendship holds. Everyone that knew her loved her!
At the moment of her passing, there was a profound look of peace about her face. It was no doubt a peace that came with the greetings from family and friends that were waiting for her in heaven. Our mother, grandmother, aunt and friend … our dearest queen of the social butterflies found a new set of wings.
May her memory be eternal.
Visitation and funeral services will be at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Saturday, October 4th. Visitation 10 AM to Noon. Funeral services Noon to 1 PM followed by graveside services at Fort Steuben Burial Estates in Wintersville, Ohio.
Holy Trinity is at 300 South 4th Street, Steubenville, Ohio 43952.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Trinity by mail or at the website: https://www.holy trinitystb.org/online- giving/
Condolences at https://mostifuneral home.com