Chad R. DeCost Sr. age 53 of Newton Falls passed away unexpectedly on Sunday Oct. 11, 2026 at his residence. He was born on Dec. 8, 1972 in Warren, OH the son of the late Steven Patrick DeCost Sr. and Debra Jean (Slyk) DeCost. Chad lived in Newton Falls for the last 18 years formerly of Warren where he graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in the Class of 1991. He married the love of his life, Tamara Lynn Chandler on Feb 14, 2000 and they have enjoyed the past 26 years of marriage together. Chad worked as a Commercial Salesman for O'Reilly's Auto Parts in Cortland for over 14 years. He was previously owner & operator of DeCost's Seal Glaze in Warren for over 10 years. Chad was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church in Niles. He enjoyed his cars, going to casinos, his dog Harper, vacationing in Ocean City, MD, and most of all he loved spending time with his family, Chad is preceded in death by his parents: Steven & Debra DeCost and his grandparents: Robert & Norma Slyk.

He is survived by: his wife: Tamara L. DeCost of Newton Falls, 1 daughter: Alexis & Landon Antonell of Lordstown, 1 son: Chad DeCost Jr of Newton Falls, 1 sister: Kristina Tominey and 1 brother: Steven DeCost Jr. and family all of Warren. and 2 grandchildren: Easton & Ruby.

Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Friday Oct. 16, 2026 at 11:00am with Pastor Roy Mack officiating. Calling hours will be on Thursday Oct. 15, 2026 from 4:00 - 7:00pm. He will be laid to rest at Newton Falls Cemetery. The family has requested that all donations please be made to the Grace Fellowship Church 325 Youngstown -Warren Rd. Niles, OH 44446 in Chad's 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 his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com