John Arthur Innella, 70, passed away at 5:30 p.m on Sunday, January, 10, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital /Mercy Health in Youngstown.

He was born on July 10, 1950 in Port Jervis, NY to his parents the late Eugene and Mary Jane (Stempert) Innella.

John was a 1970 graduate of Port Jarvis High School in NY. Following graduation he became a builder with his interest being in that of house construction. He later found employment as a tanker truck driver hauling petroleum products, but still enjoyed keeping his hand in the construction business as that of a "Handyman". In his younger years, John could be found spending his free time hunting and fishing. In more recent years, he enjoyed passing the time by playing games on the computer. His favorite game was "World of War".

He is survived by his son, John II (Sarah) Innella, and a daughter, Jenny Innella both of Salem, OH, a brother Rich (Jane) Innella of NJ, and sister; Eugenia Innella of Berlington, NC.

In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his wife Brenda (Tackett) Innella who passed away in 2005.

There are no services at this time.

Care was entrusted to the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral & Cremation Services of Salem, OH.