William E. Ferry, 87, of Warren passed away on Saturday September 5, 2026 at his residence.

He was born November 18, 1938 in Warren the son of Dean and Evelyn Ferry.

Bill was a 1956 graduate of Neil High School in The Fowler School System and was employed at a cutter operator at Allied Metals in Niles for over 50 years retiring in 2000.

He enjoyed fishing, playing Sudoku, and an avid Cleveland Browns fan.

His wife Paulette Thomas Ferry whom he married November 16, 1963 died March 10, 2018.

He will be deeply missed by two sons Shawn Ferry and his wife Mary with whom he made his home, Michael Ferry and his wife Ann of Columbus, two daughters Wendy Sherrod and her husband Steven of Pennington Gap, Virginia and Melanie Criss of Warren, and thirteen grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson Ryan Criss, a sister, and his beloved husky wolf Oscar.

Friends may call Monday from 11AM until the time of the noon funeral service at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral with Rev. Erica L. Brown officiating.

Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery.

Arrangements handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

To share a memory, send a condolence, or view sympathy flowers and gifts, please visit Bill’s tribute page at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.