IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Betty Louise

Betty Louise (Bridge)  Chapman Profile Photo

(Bridge) Chapman

July 14, 1934 – April 1, 2025

Obituary

Betty Louise Chapman, age 90 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday April 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born on July 14, 1934, in Murray City, OH the daughter of the late Vilas and Bertha (Simpson) Bridge. Betty married the love of her life, Bruce Homer Chapman on September 25, 1954, and they enjoyed 67 years of marriage together until his death on February 8, 2022. Betty had lived in Newton Falls since 1954 and loved being a mother and housewife. She was a member of the First Church of God, where she was a Sunday School teacher for Pre-Kindergarten. Betty enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and being involved with her church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bruce, three sisters: Edna, Essie, Ruth and five brothers: Floyd, John, George, Vilas, and James.

She is survived by two daughters: Linda Lee Chapman of Chattanooga, TN, Gloria (Tom) Rutan of Newton Falls; five sons: Rev. Ryan (Linda) Chapman of Fishers, IN, Jon (Barb) Chapman of Newton Falls, Bob (Lisa) Chapman of Newton Falls, Bruce (Linda) Chapman, Jr. of Warren, Timothy (Cathy) Chapman of Newton Falls; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She dearly loved all of them.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Newton Falls First Church of God on April 14, 2025.  A time of gathering for family and friends will take place from 10:00-11:00 AM with the service following. Pastor Jennifer Dorn and Rev. Ryan Chapman will officiate. She will be laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery in Warren. The family has requested that all donations please be made to the Newton Falls First Church of God, 426 West Broad Street Newton Falls, OH 44444 in her memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330) 872-5440. Family and friends may view her obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

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Services

Visitation

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April
14

Newton Falls First Church of God (West Broad St, Newton Falls)

426 West Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444

10:00 - 11:00 am

Celebration of Life

Calendar
April
14

Newton Falls First Church of God (West Broad St, Newton Falls)

426 West Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444

Starts at 11:00 am

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