James A. Levero 1945-2025

Born Feb. 24, 1945, in Warren, to Vincent and Pauline Jane Giordani Levero, Jim, fondly known as “Lefty,” was a lifelong educator, athlete and family man.

Jim was a 1963 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School; he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. He continued his baseball career at Ohio University, where he was named to the All-MAC First Team in 1967. Jim earned both his Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree in education from OU, was a proud member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and later completed his doctorate degree, Ph.D. in education from Columbia Pacific University.

Jim began his career teaching and coaching at Warren Western Reserve High School and went on to serve as principal and superintendent in several Ohio school districts, retiring from North Ridgeville City Schools in 1995. His passion for education and leadership touched countless lives and his dedication extended into his personal life — always coaching, cheering on or supporting his family in both sports and academics.

In 2002, Jim moved to Trinity, Florida, while also spending time in Sky Valley, Georgia. He remained active, enjoying golf, especially with Peggy and their friends at Heritage Springs and Sky Valley Country Club.

Jim shared a beautiful partnership with Peggy Stambaugh, his loving companion of many years. Together they built a joyful life filled with laughter, devotion and the companionship of their beloved dogs, Buddy and Rocco.

He was a proud father to three daughters, Kim (John) Latzy of Cary, North Carolina, Michelle (Sean) Levero-Sadr of Lewis Center and Nicole (Drew) Gartner of Broomfield, Colorado. As a grandfather, he found immense pride and joy in his grandchildren, Corbin, Gabby, Brock, Cole, Gavin and Vaughn. His quiet strength and warm support will always be remembered by them.

To those who knew him, Jim was steady, humble and deeply kind. Whether offering words of wisdom, cheering from the sidelines or simply lending a helping hand, he lived his life with quiet generosity and enduring strength. He will be missed by friends and family across Ohio, Georgia, and Florida.

Please join us for a celebration of life 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Leo’s Italian Ristorante, 7042 E. Market St., Warren. Please join us to share stories, enjoy light refreshments and honor Jim’s remarkable life.

Private burial arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Rd NE, Warren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ohio University Foundation, c/o the Baseball Program, 1 Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, honoring his lifelong love of OU Baseball.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Jim’s family.

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