James J. Rahall

1928 - 2022

James J. Rahall, age 93, of Willard, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Willows at Willard in Willard, Ohio. He was born on January 17, 1928 in Wheeling, WV to the late Charles J. and Matilda (George) Rahhal. James served in the U.S. Army in WWII and worked at Westinghouse and Therm-O-Disc. He enjoyed golf, bowling and playing cards.
James is survived by his 2 children, Susan (Thomas) Coder of Attica, OH and Sharon Rahall of Sarasota, FL; four grandchildren, Nicole (Jason) Tallman, Brittney (Nate) Franley, Megan (Ben) Eitle and Adelyn Coder and fiance' Caleb Barnhart; seven great grandchildren, Emelia, Anderson, Andrew, Nolan, Vivian, Coy and Christopher; a brother, Robert (Sandy) Rahall of Florida; a sister-in-law, Carol Rahall of Mansfield; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen (Brado) Rahall whom he married on May 7, 1960 and who died December 23, 2021; 3 brothers, Joseph Rahall, Phillip Rahall, Ronald Rahall; and 2 sisters, Patricia VanDeMark and Mary Morgan.
Calling hours will be Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Resurrection Parish, 2600 Lexington Ave., in Lexington, OH where the funeral service will be Saturday at 12:00 PM with Fr. Matthew Frisbee officiating. Burial will follow at the Shauck Cemetery in Lexington, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to the Resurrection Parish. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com.