Edward A. Fife Sr. age 65 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Monday Oct. 28, 2024 at the Cortland Healthcare Center in Cortland, OH.  He was born on April 28, 1959 in Warren, OH the son of the late Eugene Fife Sr. and Lula B. (Roach) Fife.  Ed has lived in Newton Falls since 1985, formerly of Lordstown where he graduated from Lordstown High School in the Class of 1978.   He then married the love of his life, Michele Renee Allen on June 11, 1988 and they have enjoyed the past 36 years of marriage together.  Ed was self- employed for most of his life.  Starting as owner & operator of Fife's Auto Wrecking, his family business, for 15 years.  He was a skilled heavy equipment operator and certified welder and mechanic.  He took on many jobs "for the man" during his lifetime, only two that truly had meaning to him:  he was on the road with BF Goodrich racing in the early 80's and a welder for Glow Smith Industries in 1997.   In 2001 Ed went to AMI in Daytona, FL to continue his education, getting certified in Marine mechanics.  For the past 20 years his self-employment has been in Welding for Gilanyi Manufacturing, Outdrive and boat motor repairs, and working alongside his wife doing maintenance work at TDSI in Lordstown.    Ed was a member of the VFW Post #1090 in Warren.   In his youth, he loved playing basketball and was a track star at Lordstown High School where he had long standing records and earned the nickname "Crazy Legs" . He loved shooting pool.  He was old school, believed in the barter system...and people helping people!   He was always there for others.  He liked building and fixing things, and most of all he loved spending time with his family.  He loved being a Grandfather....and it suited him. Ed is preceded in death by his parents, and his first-born Granddaughter...his beloved Alayna Bretsik. He is survived by: his wife: Michele R. Fife of Newton Falls, 1 daughter: Lyndsay Fife and her boyfriend (Justin Bretsik) of Newton Falls, 1 son: Edward A. Fife Jr. and his girlfriend (Julia Sustak) of Lordstown, 1 brother: Eugene Fife Jr.  of Lordstown; and 3 grandchildren: Remi, Bram, & Mason.

Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Saturday Nov. 2, 2024 at 12:00pm with Pastor Jennifer Dorn officiating.  Calling hours will be on Friday Nov. 1, 2024 from 6:00- 8:00pm at the funeral home. Cremation will follow the service.  He will be laid to rest at Lordstown Cemetery.

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