Neil L. Walters

SALEM – Neil L. Walters, 93, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was born April 3, 1931, son of the late Leonard and Cora (Luthy) Walters.

Neil graduated grom Goshen Union High School in 1949 and was a life-long resident of Salem, Boardman and Columbiana. He worked as a classified Advertising Manager at the Salem News, worked in fast food management and retired from JCPenney Furniture Dept. at the Southern Park Mall in 1993. He was a member of the Leetonia Mennonite Church. Neil enjoyed singing, playing guitar and spending time with his grandchildren. Neil is well known for his music concerts at assisted living facilities, churches and various functions throughout the area. He loved rooting for his Cleveland Guardians up until his death.

Survivors include one daughter, Rhonda Simmons of North Lima; son, Darrell Walters of Boardman; six grandchildren, Jason, Nicholas and Carina Walters, Ryan and Maggie Rohrbaugh; Tracey Duncko, and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vickie McKenna; sister, Rose Marie Sidwell; two brothers, Jerry and Donald Walters.

It was Neil’s wishes to have a private Christian burial service with family at Hope Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Masternick Memorial Nursing Home and staff for showing kindness, love, and care to Neil. A special thanks to Dr. Santuccio Ricciardi and Roseann from Sanctuary Hospice. Neil’s son and daughter would like to thank the Sidwell family for inviting Neil into their home over the years to share in the holidays and special occasions. The family would also like to thank members of the church and friends for their thoughts and prayers.

Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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