YOUNGSTOWN - Jeffrey P. "Jeff" Batterby, 55, passed away Wednesday evening, Jan. 20, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a brief illness.

Jeff was born July 26, 1965, in Youngstown, and was a son of William and Constance Batterby. He was a 1983 graduate of Boardman High School and was a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident.

Jeff retired from WCI Cinder Plant in Youngstown. Previously, he had worked for RG Steel in Warren, and Astro Shapes in Struthers.

He was a fan of the Cleveland Browns. He liked the outdoors, including boating, fishing, and camping, and he loved music. He also loved his dogs, Shorty, Mya, and Dakota.

Jeff is survived by his son, Jeffrey D. Batterby of Youngstown; his daughter, Jamie L. (Frank) Gray of Youngstown; three grandchildren, Camden, Blake, and Darren; his mother, Connie Batterby of Boardman; a sister, Terri Woods and her husband, Tim, and Terri and Tim's daughter, Maci, all of Mississippi; and his fiancé and first wife, Lee Ann Batterby, with whom he shared his home.

Jeff was preceded in death by his father, William, and his wife, Tarri Brown Batterby, who passed away in 2017.

Family and friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown, where a funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. If attending, please follow all current health protocols and guidelines. To those who cannot attend, or are uncomfortable doing so, please remember Jeff and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Interment will follow the funeral home service, and will be at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.