Ronald Tanner Sr. 1951-2022

Ronald was born Feb. 19, 1951, in Youngstown, the son of Emil Sr. and Minnie Ciccone Tanner.

Ronald was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. He was retired from the Youngstown Water Department. He resided in Myrtle Beach for six years, which was always his dream until he became ill; he then moved back to the area so his daughter, Ashley, could care for him.

Besides the beach, Ronald loved boxing. It was a family sport. He held a record of 21 and 4 during his career. He was a Youngstown Golden Gloves Champ several times and a Pittsburgh Golden Gloves Champ twice. He also loved all Cleveland sports.

Ronald will always be remembered lovingly by his children, Ashley (Dan) Simerlink of Poland, Nicholas (Noel McAllister) Tanner of Champion, and their mom, Teri (Randy) First of Poland, Rachel Tanner of Camp Verde, Ariz., and Jeffrey Tanner of Camp Verde, Ariz.; seven grandchildren, whom he loved dearly; and brother, Billy (Mary Ann) Tanner of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ronnie Tanner Jr; and two brothers, Emil Tanner Jr. and Charles Staph.

The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, followed by words of remembrance at 2 p.m., at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman.

Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.

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