David Lee Laughlin, age 73 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, May 5, 2022 of a brief illness. He was born on January 10, 1949 in Warren, OH the son of the late David Barr Laughlin & Ida E. (Barzak) Laughlin. David married the love of his life, Linda Sue Elliott on September 21, 1974 and they have enjoyed 47 blessed years of marriage together. David had lived all his life in Newton Falls and worked as a brick layer helper for Copperweld Steel for 21 years before retiring in 2000. He was also a substitute custodian at TCTC until recently. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #66 of Youngstown, The Masonic Lodge #462 in Newton Falls, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, the 25 Gallon Club of the American Red Cross , Boy Scouts of America, and the Newton Falls United Methodist Church. David enjoyed watching humming birds, gardening, doing word searches, fishing, and canoeing.

He is survived by: his wife, Linda Laughlin of Newton Falls; his sons David R. & Amanda Laughlin of Hope Mills, NC, Thomas M. Laughlin of Newton Falls; his sister Margie & Fred Westfall of Buckhannon, WV; his brother Richard Laughlin of Newton Falls, and his grandson David (Andy) Laughlin of Hope Mills, NC, 2 brother in laws: Phil & Carole Elliott, Paul & Sheri Elliott, 2 sister in laws: Patty Franks and Dawn & Bill McMurray. David is preceded in death by his parents, and his 2 sisters Rita Kline and Donna Laughlin.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Newton Falls United Methodist Church from 4:00pm - 7:00pm and also from 10:00- 11:00am on the day of the funeral. Masonic Services will be at 7:00pm. Funeral Services will be held at the church on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 11:00am with Pastor DeWayne Smith officiating. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all donations please be made to either the Hospice of the Valley 5190 Market St. Youngstown, OH 44512, or the Newton Falls United Methodist Church 334 Ridge Rd. Newton Falls, OH 44444 in his 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 David's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 11:00 AM

Newton Falls United Methodist Church 336 Ridge Rd. Newton Falls, OH 44444