Joseph John Kohut, age 98 of Newton Falls entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Joseph was born in Beaverdale, PA on December 14, 1914, the son of John & Anna (Elko) Kohut. He has lived in Newton Falls since 1941, formerly of Ramey, PA. Joseph married the former Helen B. Pollick on February 24, 1937. Joseph and Helen were married for 63 years before her passing on November 3, 2000. Joseph was a purchasing foreman for 30 years for North American Rockwell, retiring in 1974. Joseph was a member of St. Joseph Church in Newton Falls. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren. Loving members of Joseph will be carried on by his daughter, Barbara (Roger) Carrier of Howland, sons, Burton (Dorothy) Kohut of Garrettsville, Fred (Loretta) Kohut of Libertyville, IL, Jim (Rae) Kohut of Cortland, sisters, Margaret Bednarcik of Newton Falls, Helen (John) Surick of Newton Falls, brothers, Walter Kohut of Newton Falls, Robert (Stefne) Kohut of Newton Falls, 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Joseph was preceeded in death by 2 daughters, Frances Burick, Nancy Kohut, sister, Ann Hansel and 5 brothers, John, George, Edward, Paul and Michael Kohut. Calling hours will be held on Friday, December 21, 2012 from 9:00 - 11:00 am at James Funeral Home with a family prayer at 11:00. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11:30 am at St. Mary & Joseph Church. Joseph will be laid to rest next to his wife Helen at St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444. (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view this obituary online and send condolences to www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.