Ronald A. Campana 1958-2024
Boardman — Ronald A. Campana, 66, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
Ronald was born May 27, 1958, in Youngstown, the son of John J. and Annette Giancola Campana.
He was a graduate of Boardman High School and retired from Exal Corporation in 2020. He also worked as a manager at Firestone Tire.
In his spare time, Ronald enjoyed classic cars, food, watching NASCAR and working in his yard, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Ron will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him. His memory will remain in the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Ronald will be remembered lovingly by his wife, the former Lori Elder, whom he married Aug. 19, 2020; two daughters, Natalie (LeDon Hall) Campana and Kelly (Harvey) Studer; three grandchildren, Rayna Hall, and Owen and Nora Studer; two brothers, Robert (Maribeth) Campana and Randy Campana; sister-in-law, Lisa Wire; brother-in-law, David (Shira) Elder; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Nora Jean Campana; brother-in-law, Bob Wire; and sister-in-law, Toni Campana.
Family and friends may pay their respects 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, and again 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman, followed by an 11 a.m. funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests monetary donations be made in Ronald’s name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 22324, New York, NY 10087.
Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.
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