Donnie W. Dewees, age 81, of Newton Falls passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at his home, surrounded by loving family.

Donnie was born in Nitro, WV, to the late Eugene Clair and Margie( Davis )Dewees. He was a proud Navy Veteran. He retired from General Motors in Lordstown, Union Local 1714, after 30 years. He and his wife Peggy were owners of Mulligan's Pub in Newton Falls. Donnie enjoyed sports- especially the Cleveland Indians and Browns, playing golf, poker, pool, fishing and spending winters in Florida. He cared deeply for his friends and his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he teased relentlessly. And he LOVED to argue politics.

Donnie is survived by Margaret "Peggy" (Brock), his wife of 55 years; together they raised four children- a son Donald "Bud", his daughters Mary (Omar) Tatman, Margie (Frank) Hanzes, and Barb Dewees (Dave First), all of Newton Falls, his grandchildren Dawn (Paul), Ciara (Rory), Donnie, Madeline (Ricky), Maggie, Lily, Elizabeth, Veronica, Frankie, Gina and Jaclyn, and great-grandchildren Kadynce, Sophia, Klyde, Athena, Christina, Scott, Zachary, Larry and DeLaena.

Donnie is preceded in death by son Joseph John, brothers Eugene (Shirbie), Jerry (Judith), Michael (Donnarae), and Glen, sister Reathel Cochran, and great-granddaughter Quinn McCalmont.

Friends may call the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 4:00PM until 6:30PM, where a memorial service will immediately follow at 6:30PM. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all donations please be made to the Animal Welfare League 812 Youngstown- Kingsville Rd. SE Vienna, OH 44473 in memory of Donnie Dewees.

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 this obituary online or to send condolences to the family, please visit us at. www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

Wednesday, July 25, 2018 6:30 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444