Eric James Stone, age 21 of Newton Falls tragically passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 while playing basketball at the Andrews Wellness Center at Youngstown State University. Eric was born on June 2, 1994 in Ravenna the son of Timothy Glenn & Susan Ellen (Westfall) Stone. Eric was a graduate of Southeast High School. Eric was a junior Electrical Engineering student with a 4.0 grade point average. He was a resident of YSU Weller House and president of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Student Branch Region 2 at YSU where he was also a math tutor. Eric loved sports and enjoyed inventing new solar ideas. But most of all he loved spending time with Colleen Maskarinec who was the love of his life. A model student and citizen, Eric touched the lives of everyone around him and will be deeply missed. Loving memories of Eric will be carried on by his father, Timothy Glenn Stone of Paris Twp., his mother, Susan Ellen Stone of Paris Twp., brother, Sean Allen Stone of Willoughby, grandmother and her husband, Mari J. Stone & Mike Louis of Newton Falls, uncle, Jeff Stone, aunt, Angie Stone and many extended family members. Eric was preceded in death by his grandfather, Glenn Stone. Calling hours will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 pm at James Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Eric will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444. (330)872-5440. Family & friends may view Eric's obituary online and send condolences to his family at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 11:00 AM

James Funeral Home Inc. 8 East Broad St. Newton Falls, Ohio 44444