John J. Valley 1938-2020

John, known by his family and friends as “Jack,” was born Feb. 6, 1938, in Youngstown, the son of Ameal and Helen Turek Valley.

Jack graduated from Boardman High School. He was an Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. After the war, Jack returned to the Youngstown area.

Jack was a painter for Local Union 476, retiring in 2003. He previously worked with many contractors, including Joe Perkins Building Co.

Jack was an active member of St. Charles Borromeo Church in Boardman. He enjoyed attending classic car shows in the area and he owned a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. During his free time, Jack was a woodworker and enjoyed working with his hands building projects for many family and friends. He also enjoyed riding his bike and being in the great outdoors.

Jack is survived by his wife of 50 years, the former Mary Ann Petrencik, whom he married April 26, 1969; three siblings, Neal Valley of Potomac, Mont., Renee Valley of Missoula, Mont. and Michelle Hoffman of Solon; Carolyn “Aunt Tim” Miller of Poland; several nieces and nephews ; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Besides his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Brad Hoffman.

There will be a Mass of Christian burial 11 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2020, at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Drive in Boardman, with the Rev. Philip Rogers officiating.

Family and friends may call 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Monday at the church.

Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.

The family requests that material tributes take the form of contributions to St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Drive, Boardman, OH 44512 in memory of Jack.

Arrangements are being handled by Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St. in Boardman.

Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com.

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