John E. Farnsworth, Sr. of Newton Falls, Ohio, entered his heavenly home on May 7, 2026, surrounded by family.

John was born on February 15, 1948, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, the son of Wanda and Donald Farnsworth. He attended school until the 7th grade then stayed home to help his parents with 14 siblings.

He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1970 and was honorably discharged with the passing of his parents so he could return home and assist with the family.

After relocating to Ohio for work, he met his wife, whom he married on October 12,1988, and the couple settled in West Farmington until 2023 when they moved to Newton Falls, Ohio.

John was employed by Harrison Machine and Plastic, until he returned to the oil field with Yost Drilling from where he retired. However, not knowing how to slow down and be retired, he went to work for Middlefield Walmart where he worked nights doing janitorial and maintenance work.

Along with his parents, John is preceded in death by his four brothers; his five sisters; and an infant son.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife who has faithfully taken care of him the past three years, Darlene M. Farnsworth; his daughter, Christine Maley (Matthew) of McDonald, Ohio; his son, John Farnsworth, Jr. (Tiffany) of Michigan, his five grandchildren; three brothers; two sisters and his best pup friend, Sam.

Friends and family may visit from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Borowski Memorial Home in Newton Falls, Ohio, where military services will be held at 4:00 p.m. To honor John, the family asks friends to wear a favorite pair of “blue jeans.”

A special thank you to Crossroads Hospice, University Hospital Ravenna, Newton Falls Fire Department and the VA.