Dana Riley 1969-2024

Dana was born Oct. 14, 1969, in Youngstown. Her father, John Velazquez, passed and she was raised by her adoptive father, Fred Ross, and mother, Katherine (Johnstone).

Dana attended Springfield High School and graduated from Austintown Fitch High School. She worked at Subway and Panera and was a very active member at Bethel Assembly of God Church in Austintown.

Dana leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved husband, Charles Riley, whom she married on Feb. 14; daughters, Katherine (Tim) Sokol Ross and Joanna (Dylan) Watson; sisters, Priscilla Velazquez and Amanda Ross; brothers, Eric Velazquez, Daniel Ross, Fred Ross, John Ross, Andrew Ross and Keith; and grandchildren, Timothy Sokol, Johnathan Sokol, Ava’leigha Riley, Maddrox Watson, Giovanni Watson and Remi Watson.

Dana was preceded in death by her brothers, Chris and Rodney; grandson, Bradley Watson; and best friend, Lori Waller Wills.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Bethel Assembly of God Church, 3807 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, OH 44515, with calling hours beginning at noon.

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