Daniel 'Dan' Robert Worstell, Youngstown, Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Daniel 'Dan' Robert Worstell, 68, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, June 5, 2025.
Dan was born on March 9, 1957, in Canton, Ohio, the son of Calvin Jennings Worstell and Judith K. (Graham) Simon.
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He graduated from Lehman High School in Canton.
Following graduation, Dan answered the call of duty and enlisted in the United States Air Force on November 21, 1975. After completing his service, he re-enlisted in the United States Army on July 15, 1980, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant (E-5) and served as a tank operator. His military career included over two years stationed overseas in Korea before returning stateside.
Throughout his honorable military service, Dan was awarded several commendations, including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal (2nd award), NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Expert Badge with Pistol Bar, Marksman Badge with Auto Rifle Bar, Army Lapel Button, and the Korea Defense Service Medal. Dan was honorably discharged on March 17, 1988.
In the early 1990s, Dan settled in the Youngstown area, where he worked for many years as a warehouse manager with Kaleel Brothers.
He was a member of various VFW Posts and found joy in staying active on social media, discussing politics, playing the guitar and ukulele and showing his love for animals. He also was an avid sports fan and looked forward to rooting on his favorite teams The Ohio State Buckeyes, the Guardians and Browns. Dan will be remembered as a quiet, generous man who found contentment in the simple things in life. He was an all-American guy who loved his family and was proud of his country.
He is survived by his brother Jeff (Danielle) Worstell of Poland, his sister Lisa (Ralph) Moore of Lowellville, his nieces and nephews: Ashley (Robert) Curtis, Emily (Mike) King, Geno Moore, Samantha Moore, and Jacob and Taylor Worstell; as well as several great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and close friends.
Dan was preceded in death by his father, Calvin Jennings Worstell, and his mother, Judith K. Simon.
Family and friends may pay their respects on Monday, June 16, 2025, from 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. at Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman. A funeral prayer service will follow at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Russ Adams.
Burial will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Boardman, where military honors will be provided by the Ellsworth VFW and the United States Army.
To send condolences to the family, please visit www.rossisantuccifh.com.
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