Lee Robert Sutley age 74 of Newton Falls passed away on Sunday July 17, 2022 at University Hospital Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born on Nov. 3, 1947 in Meadville, PA the son of the late Clifford Merl Sutley and May Luella (Woodcock) Sutley. Lee graduated from Randolph East- Mead High School in 1965. He earned a B.S. in Education at Edinboro University and later a Masters Degree at Youngstown State University. Lee married the love of his life, Betsy Ann Strohmeyer on July 12, 1969, and they enjoyed 45 years of marriage together until she passed away on July 6, 2014. He had lived in Newton Falls since 1969, formerly of Guys Mills, PA. Lee was a math teacher at Windham Jr. High School for 31 years, and retired in 2000. Lee then went to work for the Ohio Turnpike Commission as a toll booth collector for 18 years and retired in 2019. He loved sports and knew everything about them, especially the Cleveland Sports teams, his favorite being the Cleveland Indians. He coached girls volleyball, basketball, and softball while at Windham Schools. He also enjoyed playing poker and visiting the casino. Lee is preceded in death by: his parents, his wife: Betsy, and 1 brother: Lynn Sutley.

Loving memories will carried on by his 3 daughters: Kimberly & Bruce Stevens of Bowling Green, OH, Dawn & Patrick Nutter of Newton Falls, Cassandra Sutley of Bloomington, IN, 1 son William Sutley of Stow, OH, 1 sister Lois Sutley of Meadville, PA, 4 grandchildren whom he adored Jackson & Matthew Stevens, Elizabeth & Emily Nutter.

Calling hours will be from 11:00am - 1:00pm at James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Saturday July 23, 2022. A Memorial Service will follow.

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 Lee's obituary online or to send condolences , please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Saturday, July 23, 2022 1:00 PM

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