Dana L. Riley

Dana Riley, 55, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday October 30, 2024 at her residence in Girard. Dana was born October 14, 1969 in Youngstown, Ohio. Her father John Velazquez passed and was raised by her adoptive father Fred Ross and mother Katherine (Johnstone).

Dana attended Springfield High School and graduated from Austintown Fitch High School. She worked at Subway and Panera and was a very active member at Bethel Assembly of God Church in Austintown.

Dana leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband Charles Riley ; daughters Katherine (Tim) Sokol Ross and Joanna (Dylan) Watson; sisters, Priscilla Velazquez and Amanda Ross; brothers, Eric Velazquez, Daniel Ross, Fred Ross, John Ross, Andrew Ross and Keith; grandchildren Timothy Sokol, Johnathan Sokol, Ava'leigha Riley, Maddrox Watson, Giovanni Watson and Remi Watson.

Dana is preceded in death by her brothers Chris and Rodney; grandson Bradley Watson, and best friend Lori Waller Wills.

A memorial service will be held on November 16th at 1:00 PM with calling hours being held a hour prior to service at Bethel Assembly of God Church at 3807 Mahoning Ave. Youngstown, Ohio 44515.