Bruce R. Jerome Jr., 41, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Thursday October 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Sharon Dziennik and the late Bruce R Jerome Sr. He was born February 24, 1983, in Ellwood City.
He received his education in the Ellwood City Area School District. He also attended Lawrence County Vo-Tech for autobody repair. He was employed for several years at Heraeus Electro-Nite, then Trader Horn, Allied Lighting, and most recently at Adams Manufacturing as a forklift operator. He also worked for many years alongside his grandfather Al Jerome, with his residential and commercial property painting business.
He enjoyed spending time with his friends, rafting, fishing, and working on automobiles. He most enjoyed the time spent with his daughter Elizabeth, the brightest light in his life. He was devoted to her.
He was a very good pool shooter and loved the San Francisco 49ers since he was a young boy–sorry Steelers fans! He had a wonderful sense of humor, and when he smiled his eyes lit up. His quiet nature often kept his keen intellect hidden.
He is survived by his mother Sharon Dziennik, daughter Elizabeth Jerome, his brothers Eric Dziennik (Shelby) of Texas, Jed Jerome of Butler County, one sister Becky of Texas, and one stepsister Gretchen DeAngelo of Cranberry Township.
He was proceeded in death by his father Bruce R. Jerome Sr., maternal grandparents Violet and Ronald Scheidemantle, and paternal grandmother Ruth Jerome. He is also survived by a large extended family, with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly.
Friends may call on the family Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 PM. Friends, family, and loved ones will have an opportunity to stay at 7:00 to share in a memorial service for Bruce. We welcome anyone to share a favorite memory of Bruce.
Cremation Arrangements entrusted to the Turner–Hyde Funeral & Cremation Services located at 6th and Park in Ellwood City.
We grew up similarl with single working moms, quiet natured. You were my best friend from 6th thru 8th grade until I moved away and we lost touch. When I came back we didn’t run in the same circles, but anytime we saw each other, time stopped and we’d spend an hour catching up. Then we wouldn’t see each other again for a year or so.
This one hurts. I’ll love you always, brother. Rest easy.