Larry G. James 1961-2025

He was born Oct. 23, 1961, in Youngstown, the son of Richard James and Marie Dominic Toth.

Larry was a 1979 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He enjoyed sports and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. He also had a playful personality and loved to be a jokester.

Larry will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his three siblings, Dale Cole of Oregon, Antoinette “Toni” (Marc) Rebick of Medina and Gerald “Jim” (Sarah) Cole of Oregon. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Martin and Richard Cole; and his stepfather, John Toth.

Larry’s family would like to extend heartfelt thanks and appreciation to his special friend James and his family for the love and compassionate care they gave him for several years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 3504 S. Main St., Mineral Ridge, with the Rev. Richard Murphy as celebrant.

Friends may call 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Lane Funeral Home Mineral Ridge Chapel, 1350 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Mineral Ridge, prior to Mass.

Larry will be laid to rest in Kerr Cemetery, Weathersfield Township.

This obituary may be viewed and condolences can be sent by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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