William Robert Jordan

Boardman –William Robert Jordan, 81 of Boardman passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, in the loving care of Hospice House in Poland. Bill was born on May 25, 1945, in Salem, Ohio and is the son of the late William P. and Ruth (Gregory) Jordan. He was a 1963 graduate of East Palestine High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University in education. Bill continued his education and received a master’s degree in science education and a master’s degree from Westminster College in counseling. He attended numerous summer NSF research programs that were held at Cornell, USC, and Lamar where he was fortunate to meet renowned scientists. Bill retired from the Mahoning County Joint Vocational School as the Job Placement Director. He enjoyed connecting his students with the right employer. He highlighted his family vacations on a large US map that is proudly displayed in their home. He was a longtime member of Boardman United Methodist Church. He loved to golf and traveled to Florida every winter to enjoy his favorite pastime with family and friends. Bill married Karen (Steber) on August 20, 1966 and they shared 60 wonderful years together. He will be dearly missed by his family: his daughter, Kimberly (Hal) Burch and his son Bradley Jordan; his five grandchildren, Tyler, Colin, Rowan, Timothy, and Tatum; his sister Carolyn Hecking, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Marguerite Zeh. A private memorial service will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests monetary donations be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas PL, Memphis, TN 38105, or by visiting www.stjude.org, in Bill’s name. Professional arrangements were entrusted to Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel.