Josephine R. Jones 1935-2025

Josephine R. Jones 1935-2025

CHAMPION — Josephine “Ruby” Jones, 89, of Springfield, and formerly of Warren, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at home, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruby was born on Oct. 25, 1935, in Warren, daughter of the late Karl Lozner and Lena Palcich Lozner. A resident of the Bristolville / Warren area since 1955, she was employed as a press operator at Johnson Rubber and later as a receptionist for Dr. Philip Maha…

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