Anthony Porco

Anthony Porco, 74, of Steubenville, OH, died on Saturday, March 29, after a long illness. He was born February 15, 1951, a son of the late Antonio Porco and Elizabeth Ragusa.

Anthony (Tony) graduated with a B.S. degree in speech pathology from Ohio State University and with a master’s degree in speech pathology from The University of Pittsburgh. He then worked with children in the Steubenville area for 50 years as a speech pathologist and in doing so, became the longest running practicing speech pathologist in the United States. During this time, he had the honor of working with multiple generations in families. Tony’s love for the children and his unique ability to get into their world to assist them in their communication development, truly defined him.

Anthony is survived by the love of his life for 30 years, Donna Livolsi, as well as his brother, Robert Porco and Robert’s wife Diana Martin of Chagrin Falls, OH. He is also survived by Donna’s son Tim Livolsi Sr., and his wife Pam, their children, Tim Jr, and wife Raquel, Lindsay and Ryan, and their grandchildren, Ambrose, Joseph and Anthony. Tony was preceded in death by Donna’s other son Mark Livolsi and is survived by Mark’s wife Maria, and children Mark and Madeleine. Tony was an integral part of Donna’s childrens’ lives for 30 years. He absolutely loved family get togethers around the table over good food or treating everyone to a meal at his favorite restaurants.

Friends and family are welcome from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg (724) 745-8120, where departing prayers will be recited at 9:40 am, Friday, April 4, 2025. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 am Friday in St Oscar Romero Parish St Patrick Church, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Interment will follow in the St. Patrick's Cemetery. To view or extend your condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.