William L. Taylor Jr. 1958-2025

William was born July 7, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of William Sr. and Ella Nicholson Taylor.

He was a 1977 graduate of Hubbard High School and a mechanic at Taylor Muffler and Brake for many years.

William loved life, especially spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a diehard Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State University Buckeyes fan. He also enjoyed bowling, boating, golfing, camping, hunting and classic cars.

He was a member of Hubbard VFW Post #3767, Youngstown VFW Post #3307 and the Army & Navy Garrison #360 in Youngstown.

William will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Toni Crytser Taylor, whom he married May 27, 1994; his children, Christina Ann (Rocky) Ross of Steubenville, Donald J. Wike of Port Richey, Florida, Jessica (Mike) Kent of Winsted, Connecticut, and Charlene Herrmann of Hubbard; his mother, Ella Taylor of Hubbard; and five grandchildren, Kaelob Herrmann, Madison Herrmann, Jayden Kent, Brianna Kent and Natalie Kent. He also leaves his siblings, David (Carol) Taylor of Hubbard, Brenda (Bruce) Dripps of Hubbard, Steve (Tiffany) Vesey of Poland and Chris (Andrea) Vesey of Canfield.

Beside his father, he was preceded in death by his brothers, William John Taylor and Richard L. Taylor Sr.

There will be services 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, with calling hours 4 to 6 p.m., at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home.

The family would like to encourage everyone to wear their favorite Browns or Buckeyes apparel to the funeral home.

Family and friends are invited to visit www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.

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