James Ralph Herdman Obituary
The world bids farewell to James Ralph Herdman of Youngstown, Ohio, departing on March 29, 2025 at the age of 70. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Ralph Herdman or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, James Paul and Jean Marie Funkhouser Herdman; his wife Valerie SoFranko of Patrick's Church; his sisters, Jeannie Mulichak (John) of Boardman and Janet Regan (DJ) of Caledonia, MI.; his nieces and nephews, Jessica Costas (James LaSalandra), Jack Mulichak (Thea Hischak), Jamie Heidrich (Mitchell), James Regan (Katie), Patrick Regan (Shae), Grace Ulanch (Ryan), Clare Regan, Donnie J. and Joey Regan; and his siblings-in-law, Lois J. Sofranko of Poland and Joel SoFranko (Ava).
Visitation was held on Friday, April 4th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home (4700 Market St, Youngstown, OH 44512). A prayer was held on Saturday, April 5th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the Fox Funeral Home (4700 Market St, Youngstown, OH 44512). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, April 5th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Saint Patrick Church (1420 Oak Hill Ave, Youngstown, OH 44507). A burial was held on Saturday, April 5th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Calvary Cemetery (248 S Belle Vista Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509).
