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Leetonia-Gayle L. McCullough, 55, of Lisbon-Canfield Rd., passed away unexpectedly at 3:23pm, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at University Hospital Parma Medical Center following a recent illness.
Ms. McCullough was born November 27, 1964 in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of the late Howard T. and Emma Mae (Bilsky) McCullough and had lived in the area all of her life.
A 1982 graduate of Lisbon David Anderson High School, Gayle had worked as a fork lift operator at Ventra in Salem for over 27 years. She had also worked as a bartender at the Ivystone for many years.
Gayle was a member of the VFW Post 4111 ladies auxiliary; loved listening to country music; and enjoyed sitting and having a good conversation with her friends.
She is survived by her sons, Ralph McCullough of Jacksonville, N.C. and Tyler McCullough of Unity; sisters, Denise (Rick) Mollenkopf, Sr. and Sherry (Dean) Boso, both of Lisbon; brothers, Jeffrey McCullough and Michael McCullough of Franklin Square; grandchildren, Justin Ray McCullough, Kenna-Lyn Alexy McCullough, and Seylah-Ray Marie McCullough; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her infant son, Christopher McCullough; brother, Edward McCullough; and her lifelong companion, Gilbert Ray Sellers.
The family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. All other services will be private and burial will take place at the Lisbon Cemetery at a later date. Face masks and social distancing protocols will be observed.
Friends may also view Gayle’s memorial tribute page, share memories, and leave condolences at www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com
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