Jeff Russ Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeff Russ on October 12, 2025, in Massillon, Ohio.
Jeff was born on November 14, 1979, in Massillon, Ohio. He graduated from Perry High School in 1998 and continued his education in biology at The University of Akron and Stark State College where he met his wife, Alisha.
Jeff was always quite the character and enjoyed making everyone laugh. He was always willing to help those who needed it and spent most of his career in the automotive service industry. He was also an avid Ohio State fan and enjoyed camping and golfing with his wife and son.
He is survived by his devoted wife Alisha (Bolyard) Russ and their treasured son, Graham.
He is also survived by his mother, Nancy Rauber and his siblings: brother Wade (Jen) Russ, sister Carrie (Nick Pappas) Guthrie, sister Abby (Joe) Mackenzie and several nieces and a nephew. Additionally, he is survived by his in-laws, Steve (Diana) Bolyard, who embraced him as part of their family.
Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Robert Rauber.
His memory will live on in the hearts of those he loved and who loved him in return.
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