Josephine Belle Vanmeter, age 81 of Warren entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 16, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Josephine was born on December 27, 1936 in Mason, WV the daughter of the late Lawrence Herman & Beatrice Belle (Young) Russell. She has lived in Warren since 1955 moving here from West Columbia, WV. Josephine married John Robert Vanmeter Sr. on March 5, 1953. Josephine and John were blessed with 57 years of marriage before his passing on February 11, 2011. Josephine worked 30 years as a harness assembler for Packard Electric. She was of the Protestant faith and enjoyed playing bingo. Loving memories of Josephine will be carried on by son Rodney (Charlotte) Vanmeter Sr. of Point Pleasant, WV, daughter-in-law Joyce (Rob) Halstead of Warren, sisters; Carolyn Sue Roush of Coco Beach, FL, Donna (Junior) Schwartz of Point Pleasant, WV, Patricia (Dennis) Knapp of Lorain, brothers; Joseph (Karen) Russell of Wichita, KS, Robert (Kathy) Russell of Lorain, Ronnie (Chris) Russell of Lorain, grandchildren; John (Jennifer) Vanmeter III of Warren with whom she lived, Stephanie Vanmeter, Jamie Vanmeter, Jacob Kuritz and 6 great grandchildren. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, son John R. Vanmeter Jr., daughters Bobbie Jo Lloyd, & Hope T. Vanmeter, brother Eugene Russell and grandson Rodney Vanmeter Jr. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 5:00 -7:00 pm at James Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:00 at the funeral home. Josephine will be laid to rest next to her husband John at Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family & friends may view Josephine's obituary online and to send condolences to her family, please visit www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

Thursday, March 22, 2018 10:00 AM

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