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OCALA, Fla. -- Duane Paul Ulery, 82, a child of God, passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.
He was born May 6, 1943, in Warren, to Bertrand "Bud" and Cecilia DaBelko Ulery.
Duane grew up in Warren and attended Warren City Schools, graduating from Warren G. Harding High School in 1961. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Youngstown State University, and then received his master's degree from Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.
Duane retired after teaching social studies for 30 years. He was the recipient of a scholarship to East-West Center, University of Hawaii. He also received the George Washington Medal of Honor from the Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge, Pa.
He moved to Ocala, Florida, in 2009. Duane then moved to Warren for seven years, serving as pastoral assistant. He also was on the Youngstown Diocesan Council for three years and was a 4th-Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Dominican Sisters of Peace O.P.A.
Duane was an avid reader. He was an alumnus of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle and the Guild of Seven Seals at the Chautauqua Institute in New York. He was a runner and ran the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., at the age of 40. He enjoyed playing golf and ping pong, and was the Trumbull County ping pong champion. He was a loyal Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers and Indians (Guardians) fan.
He loved gardening and listening to music. He supported St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, The Eva Rose Foundation, St. Joseph Indian School in South Dakota, and many police and firefighter organizations.
Duane is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janet Stassinis Ulery; his five children, James Massacci Jr., Jessica Beauchamp (Angel), Jacueline Massacci, Stacey Ulery Chakos and Duane Ulery Ferencz. He was "D'zedo" to his grandchildren, Darian Beauchamp, Mia Ziglerelli, Audrey Chakos, George Chakos, Bryan Maldonado, Giovani Beauchamp, Karlini Beauchamp, Julia Chakos and John Chakos. He is also survived by one brother, Wayne F. Ulery (Patty) of Sarasota, Florida; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly.
Family and friends may pay their respects 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Road NE, Warren, OH 44483.
A memorial Mass will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-St. Mary Church, 232 Seneca Ave. NE, Warren.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Eva Rose Foundation, theevarosefoundation.org
would be appreciated.
Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to Duane's family.
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