Richard J. Ramsey

Howland – Richard J. Ramsey ,81, passed away Saturday morning, January 15, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren.
Richard was born on November 12, 1940 in Warren, OH, a son of the late Thomas and Virginia Ramsey.
He was a 1958 graduate of Howland High School and worked as a steel worker then custodian for Howland Local School until he retired in 1998. He was a loving and caring father, papa, and great papa who loved to travel with his family. He enjoyed being outdoors whether he was hunting, fishing, and camping. He was an avid beekeeper and enjoyed flying planes. He was involved with the Boy Scouts and was a Troop Leader for Howland Troop #28. He also enjoyed playing blackjack and was a dog lover.
Richard will be deeply missed by his loving children, Kim (Robert) Jones of Newton Falls, Tom (Marilyn) Ramsey of Warren; four grandchildren; Jeanette Petracco of Poland, Stephanie Douglass, Seth (Lisa) Douglass, and Charles Douglass all of Warren, great grandchildren, Kaden, Elly, Howie, Pearl, Kellan, Gabriella; brother Harry R. (JoAnne) Ramsey; many nieces and nephews; and his special companion Carol King.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Donna Ramsey, whom he married on February 5, 1960 and passed on December 18, 2015; and brother Thomas H. Ramsey.
Family and friends may visit from 6-7:30PM on Tuesday January 18, 2022 at Lane Family Funeral Homes Roberts – Clark Chapel located at 180 Garfield Dr. NE in Warren with services to follow at 7:30PM.
Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com