Stanley Newton 1934-2012
Stanley Newton, 77, of Pandora, died Friday, Feb. 17 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
Mr. Newton was born June 19, 1934, in Pandora. He retired from M&R Plumbing and Heating in 2000 and continued to enjoy farming. He was a member and past elder of St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora. He and his wife served for many years working with youth groups, attending numerous mission trips, and being active in The Gideons International.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janice (Henry) Newton.
Children - Linda (Richard) Cupples, Mark (Melissa) Newton, and Lori (Rod) Goldsberry.
Grandchildren - Brandon (Carmen) Cupples, Trevor (Jody) Cupples, Chase Cupples, Emily Newton, Whitney (Abigail) Goldsberry, Sawyer (fianc'e Kelsey Goldenetz) Goldsberry; great grandchildren - Teaghen and Channing Cupples.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nial and Alta (Windle) Newton, sister Wanda Cook, and great grandson Jude Cupples.
A funeral service will take place Monday, Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora. Rev. Lynn Thompson officiating.
Burial will be in Clymer Cemetery, near Mt. Cory. Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 19, from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton.
Memorials may be made to St. John Mission Fund or The Gideons International. Condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com
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