Richard L. Berry Sr. 1941-2021

Richard was born July 16, 1941, in Youngstown, the son of Richard E. and Aurelia Greth Berry. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1958 until 1961 and was a member of the Navy Seabees. Richard returned from service and worked on the assembly line at General Motors in Lordstown until his retirement in 1992.

He loved stock car racing and raced for over 50 years. Richard also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He leaves his wife, the former Joy Pershing, whom he married Aug. 22, 1980; four children, Richard L. Berry Jr. of Austintown, Janice (Bruno) Paganini of Westerville, and Grace Kuti and Kathy (Jeff) Christy, both of Niles; one sister, Gwen Crum of Austintown; as well as 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, Richard was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Melanie Berry; and a brother, Jackie.

Friends may call 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at Lane Funeral Homes, Mineral Ridge Chapel, where services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday. Due to COVID-19, the family requests masks are worn.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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