James E. Ramm 1934-2025
BOARDMAN — James Edward Ramm, 91, died peacefully on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Briarfield Place.
He was born Jan. 5, 1934, in Youngstown, a son of Greg and Rosemary Carroll Ramm.
James was a 1952 graduate of Ursuline High School. He proudly graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1956, where he earned a football scholarship and developed a lifelong love for the Fighting Irish.
James worked in sales for Procter & Gamble and Xerox. He then became vice president of Connor’s Steel, a local secondary steel company, and furthered his career as a stockbroker. Ultimately, he and his wife, Corinne, opened CorRecruiting Services, specializing in job placement for engineers.
A true sports enthusiast, Jim was an avid golfer who recorded two memorable holes-in-one — one on hole No. 4 of the South Course at Mill Creek. He also loved to play cards, spending many hours playing various games, but his favorite was poker.
He was a devoted family man above all else. Papa loved his four grandchildren and truly felt privileged to always be there for them. He proudly supported all of his grandchildren, attending every Ohio University football game to cheer on his grandson and equally loving all his granddaughters’ cheerleading, softball, dance, swimming and ballet.
He was a good friend, making those around him welcome and comfortable. He will always be remembered by all as a true gentleman.
James is survived by his daughter, Cari (David) Croutch of Boardman; a son, Brian (Barbie) Ramm of Hudson; four grandchildren, Emilee (Zach) Machuga, Evan Croutch, Victoria (Jules) Terrien and Alexandra Ramm (Max Vaka); and brother, Edward (Chrissie) Ramm of San Diego.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Corinne, and his brother, Greg.
A memorial service will be celebrated at noon Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, 3701 Starrs Centre Drive, Canfield.
Calling hours will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in James’ memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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