Russell E. Bayley

Russell E. Bayley obituary, Warren, OH

Russell E. Bayley

Russell Bayley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Staton-Borowski Funeral Home on Mar. 30, 2026.
WARREN – Russell E. Bayley, age 60, entered into eternal rest Thursday, March 26, 2026 at St. Joseph Health Center. He was born March 21, 1966 in Warren, the son of Howard, Sr. and Margaret (Plotner) Bayley.

A graduate of Bristol High School, Russ was the number one Led Zeppelin fan, with over eighty T-shirts displayed in his home from wall to wall. He loved to go camping, especially at Cook's Forest, and cherished his time with his grandchildren.

Precious memories of Russ live on with his beloved wife of nearly thirty-one years, Paula (Weaver) Bayley, whom he married April 25, 1995; two daughters, Ashley Murphy of Warren and Lindsey Ware (Gerald) of Howland; five grandchildren: Trent, Ethan, Leonna, Xander, and Kingston; and two great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are his parents; his daughter, Christine Bayley; two sisters; and three brothers.

Services are private. To honor Russ's great life, do a good deed for someone, and remember Russ and his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

Arrangements are entrusted to Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road NE, Warren, Ohio 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated To Serving Your Loved Ones. This obituary may be viewed, and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com

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