Carolyn M. Meyers 1944-2026

Carole was born Feb. 9, 1944, in Turtle Creek, Pa., to Bernard Leo and Emily Elizabeth Mitchell Murphy and was adopted by her stepfather, Michael Myhal, at the age of 12.

Carole was a 1962 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. She worked as a switchboard operator at WKBN and also worked for over 20 years at the Hubbard Public Library, retiring in 2009. Carole enjoyed reading, playing cards and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events, dance recitals and other various activities.

Carole married Ralph James “Bud” Meyers Jr. on May 2, 1964; they spent almost 55 years together before he died on April 21, 2019.

Carole leaves behind a son, Ralph James III “Jim,” and his girlfriend, Denissa Crowl of Columbus; two daughters, Lori M. Ballone and her husband, Bob, of Lowellville, and Amy E. Van Kleef and her husband, Jeff, of Columbus; eight grandchildren, Robert “Bobby” Ballone of Hubbard; Nicholas “Nicky” (fiancee, Lindi) Ballone of Warren; Madelyn “Maddie” (fiance, Ralph) Ballone and Vincent “Vinny” Ballone, both of Lowellville; Merissa “Riss” Crowl of Columbus; and Ralph James IV “Ralphie,” Sofie and Maxwell “Max” Meyers, also of Columbus. She also leaves a sister-in-law, Linda Gunter of Hubbard.

Along with her husband and parents, Carole was preceded in death by an infant son, James, who died Dec. 26, 1966.

The family wishes to express their appreciation and gratitude to the caring staff at Countryside at the Elmwood and to Akeso Hospice for their kindness and care of Carole.

Family and friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Kelley-Cummins Funeral Home, where a memorial service will begin at 4 p.m.

Carole will be laid to rest in Hubbard Union Cemetery.

Please visit www.kcummins.com to view this obituary and to share condolences and memories with the family.

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