Keith Robert Weekley, age 85 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday Feb. 23, 2020 at St. Joseph Eastland Hospital in Warren, OH.  He was born on September 17, 1934 in Newton Falls, OH the son of  the late James Weekley & Yvonne (Smith) Weekley.  Keith married Ellen Lenora Stone on February 12, 1955 and they enjoyed 50 years of marriage together until she passed away on Aug. 29, 2005. Keith served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952 - 1955.  He worked at American Welding as a maintenance supervisor and compensation case worker for 30 years before retiring in 1994.  He also worked for True Value Hardware Store in Newton Falls for 11 years, the James Funeral Home as a doorman for 10 years and Nussle's Florist as a flower delivery man for 10 years.   He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and the Knights of Pythias in Newton Falls. Keith was a faithful member of the First Christian Church in Newton Falls where he loved singing in the choir and helping with the annual Rummage sale.  He also enjoyed canoeing, kayaking in the river behind his house, and was a general handyman and loved to fix things especially plumbing.  He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife: Ellen,  2 brothers :Lynn & Gail Weekley and 2 grandsons: Johnny & Jason Chicko. He is survived by: 3 daughters: Jacalyn Rae Weekley of Newton Falls, OH, John & Diana Lynn Chicko of Newton Falls, OH, Carl & Billie Jean Humphrey of Warren, OH, 2 brothers: Neil & Ann Weekley of Denver, CO, Brent Weekley of Newton Falls, OH, 4 grandchildren: Jennifer Smith, Kayla Bauer, Joshua Chicko, Kimberlee Young and 2 great-grandchildren: Tony Chicko, Avarie Young. and his long time companion: Peggy Clark of Ashland, OH. Funeral Services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Thursday Feb 27, 2020 at 1:00pm with Rev. Calvin Mason officiating. Calling hours will be two hours prior to service time from 11:00am- 1:00pm.  Keith will be laid to rest beside his wife at Meadowbrook Memorial Park in Warren, OH. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, Inc., 8 East Broad St, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330) 872-5440. Family and friends may view Keith's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Thursday, February 27, 2020 1:00 PM

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