All Obituaries

Loraine M. Christopher, 91, of Newton Falls, passed away at Trumbull Regional Medical Center Emergency Room, on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.  She was born on January 12, 1929 in Masontown, WV the daughter of Charles and Effie (DeBerry) Sisler. Loraine was a member of the Faith Evangelical Free Church in Garrettsville. On March 3, 1953, Loraine and Kenneth were united in marriage in Oakland, MD.  Loraine’s husband Kenneth became ill early in their marriage and Loraine...

Jody L. Grunder, 62, of Newton Falls, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his residence.  On August 2, 1958 in Warren Jesse “Scott” and Betty (Young) Grunder welcomed the birth of their son Jody. He was a 1976 graduate of Newton Falls High School.  He was employed by numerous drilling companies throughout his lifetime. In his spare time he enjoyed camping and being outdoors.  Those who knew him know what his other interests were. Cherished memories of...

James Edward Lewis, 71, passed peacefully on the evening of October 15, 2020 at Grande Village Manor in Twinsburg.  He was born in Logan, Ohio on May 25, 1949, the son of James and Eileen Lewis.  His family moved to Newton Falls when Jim was young and he spent most of his life there. It was at Newton Falls High School that he met his childhood sweetheart and love of his life, Marie Hull. Jim and Marie graduated from NFHS together in 1967.  Jim followed in his father’s...

Jack E. Schmidt, 70, of Ida, Michigan and formerly of Newton Falls, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Trumbull Medical Regional Center from Cancer.   He was born on November 9, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio.  Jack and his wife  of 47 years Dana returned to the area every summer where they camped on Mosquito Lake at Robinson's Lakeside Retreat. Jack graduated high school in Ida Michigan in 1967 and Michigan State University where he...

Charles E. Richards, 66, of Wintersville, Ohio, formerly of Newton Falls, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Dixon Health Care Center.  He was born on May 27, 1954 in Canton, Ohio, the son of Paul and Alice (McMillan) Richards. Chuck had two children, a son Christopher and a daughter Angel Richards of Moorfield, WV. He was employed at Republic Steel in Warren Ohio, he then transferred his career to Step 2 in Streetsboro, Ohio and he worked a few other jobs...

Jennings W. Flint, 89, of Newton Falls passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Community Skilled Nursing Centre.  He was born December 25, 1930 in Russelville, WV, the son of Warnie and Eva Hinkle Flint. Jennings was a Veteran of the US Army serving in Korea where he received a Korean Service Metal with four Bronze Service Stars, and an Occupation Metal (Japan). On April 19, 1952 Jennings and Betty Hughes were united in marriage. Jennings was a member of the Newton Falls First...

Thelma J. Eshelman, 89, of Newton Falls, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on May 29, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Alvin and Julia Heckt Eshelman. Thelma was an office worker at Hanson Drugs. She enjoyed spending time at home. Cherished memories will be carried on by her brother Clarence Eshelman of Warren. Preceding her death were her two brothers Martin, and Shearley Eshelman.     .

Marjorie “Margie” Louise Davies, was born on February 11th 1943 in Tyrone, PA and received her Angel wings on Monday, September 7th, 2020 at her residence at the age of 77.  Margie will be dearly missed. She was born the daughter of Fannie McEwen and John Stuart II.  Margie was raised by her step mother Roberta K. Stuart and her father John. She attended college for 2 years and retired from a medical records position in Arizona. She enjoyed crocheting, playing BINGO...

Robert T. Coy, 67, of Lordstown, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at his residence.  He was born the son of Robert and Violet May Chapman Coy in Ravenna on July 28, 1953. Robert was a 1972 graduate of Southeast High School. Prior to retiring he worked as a welder fabricator for various companies. He attended the House of Praise. Robert’s hobbies were refinishing antiques, fishing, cooking on the grill and gardening.  He was a handyman who could fix...

Josephine Marie Roach, known to her friends and family as Joan, 95, passed on Sunday, August 30, 2020 in Dallas Texas. A former residence of Newton Falls, Joan was born on July 1, 1925 in McDonald, Ohio, the daughter of John and Caroline Machac Kompanik. Joan married John H. Roach on April 19, 1946, whom she meet in Washington D.C. while working for Western Union and he was a Marine in the Military Police. They moved to Newton Falls Township where they raised their two children, son, John...