Charles William Willoughby

PETERSBURG – Charles William Willoughby, 84, of Petersburg, passed away Friday evening, December 6, 2024, at Masternick Memorial in New Middletown.

Charles was born on October 22, 1940, in Steubenville, a son of Charles Theodore and Margaret Thelma (Schnippert) Willoughby. He enlisted in the US Navy following his graduation from Austintown Fitch high school.  He served two years with the Navy stationed in the Mediterranean and Cuba.  Charles worked at General Motors as a tool and die maker for many years.  He married the former Ramona Caple on September 16, 1965.

He was a dedicated member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses community, finding strength and guidance in his deep faith. Charles loved spending time in his garage, where he could tinker and work on projects with his kids and grandkids. His love for life was also reflected in his quiet passions, such as playing solitaire and following NASCAR. Charles had a special fondness for Hawaii, and he made it a tradition to send Ramona native Anthurium flowers every year on their anniversary. Known for his mild manner and hearty laugh, Charles had a way of bringing warmth and light to those around him.  The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the caretakers at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center. Your kindness, friendship, and compassionate care brought comfort to Charles during his time there. We are deeply grateful for the love and attention you gave him.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 59 years, Ramona; two daughters, Joy (Thomas Ray) Primrose and Melinda (Sam Hobbs) Willoughby; five sons, Troy Willoughby, Matthew (Jackie) Willoughby, Nathan (Amy) Willoughby, Jeremy (Jeanette) Willoughby, and Travis (Renee) Willoughby; ten grandchildren, Randi Jo Ponce, Olivia Ponce, Paris Willoughby, Adrian Willoughby, Haley Willoughby, Jono Willoughby, Emily Goss, Ashley Perod, Amber Berarducci and Cody Willoughby; and ten great-grandchildren, Lily , Landon, Andrew, Zach, Aubriana, Peyton, Jeremy, Jaxson, Addilyn and Mia.  

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings Bernie, Susan and Caroline, and his beloved son Joshua.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at noon at Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home, 154 S. Elm Street, Columbiana. The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m., an hour before the services at the funeral home.

The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana, Ohio with the arrangements for their loved one.

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