Boardman - Our beloved son, Joel Richard Hankin, II, was born on March 6, 2025, and passed peacefully on July 5,2025, cradled in love.

Though he was with us for only a short time, Joel brought an immense amount of love, light, and hope to all who awaited and welcomed his arrival. He was deeply cherished and will always remain in the hearts of his parents, Ryan and Eilanna (Bradford) Hankin and his family who held dreams of a lifetime together. He is survived by his beloved older sister, Elena, and his cherished twin sister, Natalia. He is also lovingly remembered by his grandparents, Joel and Sandy Hankin of Polk, PA, and Jonathan and Theresa Bradford of Geneva, OH; great-grandparents, Richard and Judy Lauer of Kennerdell, PA, and David Westmoreland of Ocala, FL. Their presence was brief, but the love they inspired is everlasting.

Joel was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Dave and Mary Hankin, Marie Westmoreland, and Randal and Josephine Bradford.

Family and friends may call on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market Street in Boardman. There will be a funeral service celebrating Joel’s at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Brenton John from Steel Valley Church officiating.

We hold his memory close and carry his love in our hearts forever.