Donna Lee Balch age 73 of Newton Falls passed away suddenly on Friday June 11, 2021 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren. She was born on Feb. 1, 1948 in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of the late John Wesley Haynes and Helen Marie (Zediker) Haynes. Donna married Jack D. Balch Sr. on April 16, 1970 and they enjoyed 51 years of marriage together. She has lived in Newton Falls for the last 9 years, formerly of Lake Milton and Windham, OH. Donna worked as a Laborer / Packer at R&R Donley and retired in 2013. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, shopping, her apples, reading, cooking, and especially her grandchildren. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, and 1 grandson: Justin Balch.

She is survived by: her husband: Jack D. Balch Sr. of Cortland, 3 sons: Russell Balch & his companion: Crystal Cales of Braceville, Jack D. Balch III of Lake Milton, OH, John Balch of Newton Falls, 1 daughter Jackie Balch & her companion: Harold Rosier of Newton Falls; 3 sisters: Ruth & Dennis Musser of Newton Falls, Bonnie Cree of Windham, OH, Lois Freeman of Bessemer, AL, 2 brothers: John & Diane Haynes of Bentleyville, PA, James Haynes of Newton Falls, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Thursday June 17, 2021 at 7:00pm. Calling hours will be two hours prior from 5:00-7:00pm. Cremation will follow the funeral service.

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 Donna's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

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