Lori Rose Ridgley

Rogers-Lori Rose Ridgley, 31, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Lori was born May 17, 1993 in Youngstown, a daughter of Gary and Jayne (Fox) Ridgley.

A 2011 graduate and Valedictorian of Beaver Local High School, Lori followed her love of animals by becoming a Veterinary Technician at Banfield Animal Hospital following her graduation from Brown Mackie College in Canton.

Lori was baptized Nazarene at the West Point Nazarene Church and had been attending the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in New Waterford.

She loved traveling to the beach; exploring new places, even caves; she enjoyed skydiving; but her true passion was her love for animals.  She often took in strays and gave them good homes.  Lori’s was a “Jeep Girl”, her pride and joy was her Jeep which she bought and paid for herself.

In addition to her parents of Lisbon, she is survived and will be deeply missed by her sister, Lisa (Jayden) Smith of Michigan; brothers, Gary Ridgley, Jr., of East Liverpool, and Jason Ridgley of Michigan; nieces and nephews, Leeanne Ridgely and Sam Ridgley, both of East Liverpool and Grayson and Addison Smith of Michigan; fiancé, Earl Glendenning of Rogers, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; as wells as her many, many friends.

Lori was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ray and Lucy Ridgley; maternal grandparents, James and Maryann Fox; and her nephew, Isaiah David Ridgley.

A memorial visitation will be held from 2pm to 5pm, Sunday, March 9, 2025 at the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home, with a memorial service following at 5pm.

Friends may view Lori’s memorial tribute page, share a memory, and leave condolences at www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com 

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