James E. Lewis 1934-2024

James was born May 4, 1934, in Youngstown, the son of James and Margaret Keegan Lewis. He attended The Ohio State University, which led to him being a lifelong fan and being a season ticket holder for close to 65 years. He received his bachelor’s degree in business and served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of Girard First United Methodist Church.

James is survived by nieces and nephews, Pamela (Charles) Ruby, Richard “Pete” (Elise Burkey) Magill and Margaret “Peggy” (James) Celedonia; and great-nieces and -nephews, Amanda (Ruby) Marrie, Shannon (Ruby) Patel, Melissa (Ruby) Barriger, Joel Celedonia, Justin Celedonia, Kaylin Celedonia Mullins, Sarah Celedonia Wolfe, Megan Celedonia, Emily Magill and Evan Magill.

No services were held and James will be laid to rest in Rittman National Cemetery.

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