Herbert W. May

Lisbon - Herbert May, age 74, of Lisbon, died on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, Boardman.

He was born on November 4, 1950, in East Palestine, OH, son of the late Wilbert and Sarah Wonner May.

Herbert was a graduate of East Palestine High School and had worked as an electrician for over thirty years, retiring in 2020 from Graft Electric. He was a man of Christian faith who could accomplish anything he set his mind to. As a younger man, Herbert competed in team penning at the rodeo. His hobbies grew over the years to include golfing, bowling and drag racing at Quaker City Dragway. Herbert also enjoyed camping with his beloved wife Lolly. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Loretta "Lolly" L. Ward May, whom he married on November 21, 1969; a sister, Mary Jackson of East Palestine; brother, Robert May of East Liverpool; several nieces and nephews, and by his fur baby, Bo.

Herbert was preceded in death by two sisters, Sarah Jane McIntosh and Anna Jean Robb, and by a brother, Charles May.

No services will be held at this time. Instead, if you wish, memorial donations may be made in Herbert’s memory to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

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