James P. Rogers

James P. Rogers passed away on Sunday July 13, 2025, at his residence with his loving wife at his side after a long illness.

He was born on May 17, 1955, the son of the late Henry G. and Nancy J. McKinstery Jr. and was a lifelong area resident.

Jim attended Chaney High School and got his GED while in the military. He was Vietnam Veteran in the U.S Marine Corp. and was honorably discharged in 1974.

Jim was a woodworker, he worked at Kraft maid for 16 years, and at workshops of Gerald Henn and Ziebert, he retired in 2015.

He really enjoyed working around his home and his yard.

Jim leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Diane E. Soroka whom he married on June 17, 1989, his son James (Dezaray) Rogers, Jr. stepson Robert A. (Ashley) Span, Jr. and five grandchildren, Xandra, Xaylin, Xavier, Diamond and Destiny.

He also leaves a brother William Richard “Rick” (Linda) Rogers and two sisters Eva Rogers and Rebecca LaRocca.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Henry G “Sonny” and Nancy Rogers, and his brother Henry G. “George Rogers.

A private family celebration will be held.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. Boardman.

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