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Boardman - Barry Lee Russell, 78, of Boardman OH, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Barry was born on October 13, 1946 in Jenners, PA to Constant Gevenosky and Lavada Hubert. He was shortly later adopted by Joseph and Alice Russell, being raised in Poland and Struthers, OH.
He was a 1964 graduate of Struthers High School. Barry was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army from 1966 to 1968, as a Turbine Engine Aircraft Mechanic and Door Gunner.
He retired in 2009 from Town & Country as a HVAC Specialist and was previously employed with DeMay Heating & Cooling, Poland Concrete, REMCO and Putt-Putt in Boardman.
Barry was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Triangle Post 2799 in New Springfield, Ohio and the American Legion Post 290 in Columbiana, Ohio. He enjoyed his outings to the casino and watching NASCAR and football.
Barry was pleased to have been reunited with his birth family and have some time to get to know them. He was a generous person, but wasn't afraid to tell you like it is.
To cherish his memory, Barry leaves his wife of 22 years, Lora Russell; his brother, Daniel Hubert and his wife, Doris of Topeka, KS; his sister, Loretta Hockensmith and her husband, Jim of Somerset PA; his wife’s parents, Bill and Arlene Knight of Poland, OH; and two brothers-in-law, William (Rowenna) Knight of Pooler, GA and Ron Knight of Poland, OH.
He was preceded in death by his birth parents and adopted parents.
Per his wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services at this time.
Arrangements are being handled by Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, 11 Spring Street in Struthers.
Please visit www.beckerobits.com to share memories and condolences with Barry's family.
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