Anthony Jerome Hopkins

Anthony Jerome Hopkins, 42, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Mercy Health Hospital Boardman Campus. 

Anthony was born August 13, 1979, in Youngstown, a son of Tanya Ash-Hopkins and Clifford Harris. 

Anthony was employed with SVS Specialty Technologies. He was a 1997 graduate of Ursuline High School. He loved to spend time with his friends and family. He had an infectious smile and a heart of gold. Anthony was an avid Raiders fan and had a passion for cooking and sharing his delicious creations, especially his famous bbq sauce. 

Anthony leaves cherished memories to his aunt, Randi Russell, with whom he was raised; uncle, Henry “Punchy” Gillam; cousins, Ja’Lyn Roma Russell of Youngstown and Aaron Gillam of Las Vegas; aunt, Traci (Melvin) Miller; aunt, Kimberly (Osvaldo) Figueroa; uncle, Daniel Ash (Sarah Karp); uncle, David Ash; aunt, Kareem Ash; aunt, Norma Jean Gunn; many cousins and friends, including his long-time friends who loved him dearly; his Godmother, Lynne Loosemore; God-sisters, Kelly and Jessica Bowell; his God-brother, James Loosemore; and his God-niece, Marina Stetson.

Anthony was preceded in death by his parents; his grandmother, Mrs. Roma Russell Gillam; and his grandfather, Mr. William (Leona) Ash. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January, 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Calling hours will be one hour prior to the mass at the church. Please follow Covid-19 guidelines, masks are required.

The family would like to sincerely thank Anthony’s employer, SVS Specialty Technologies, the staff of Mercy Health Boardman, his God-sister, Kelly Bowell, Joe and Vinny Kuzan and the entire Kuzan family as well as all of his friends for their tremendous love and support.

Donations may be made to $Scurti808 cash app in Anthony’s memory.

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