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LORDSTOWN -- Russell Binion, 92, of Lordstown, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House.
He was born Aug. 28, 1928, in Enterprise, Ky., the son of Jess and Lena Underwood Binion.
Russell was employed at Mahoning Valley Steel as a paint machine operator for 30 years, before retiring in 1978.
He was a member of Niles Moose and Eagles Lodge and the Girard Senior Citizens. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
His first wife, Faye Ellen Grantz Binion, whom he married on Nov. 2, 1946, died March 3, 1997.
His second wife, Carmela Toto Binion, whom he married on Oct. 10, 2001, died March 10, 2017.
He will be deeply missed by two sons, Russell John Binion and his wife, Dixie, of Braceville, and Arthur Lee Binion of Braceville; a daughter, Faye Ellen Davis of Lordstown; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jess Binion and William Binion; and two sisters, Nellie Booth and Ruby Proctor.
Outside graveside services will be held noon Saturday at the Lordstown Cemetery, with the Rev. Joseph Griffis officiating. Social distancing and facial coverings are mandatory.
Burial will be next to his first wife in Lordstown Cemetery.
Material contributions can be made to Hospice of the Valley Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514.
Arrangements are being held by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.
Family and friends can visit www.josephrossifuneralhome.com to view this obituary.
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