Lonnie Bruce Koontz, age, 79, of Newton Falls passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, July 19, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 20, 1940 in Fellsburg PA. the son of the late Roy Augustus Koontz and Minnie R. (Setzer) Koontz. Lonnie married the love of his life, Evelyn J. Douglass on October 21, 1961 they enjoyed 57 years of marriage. He served his country in the US Army from 1960-1962. Lonnie was employed at Packard Electric as an Inspector for 39 years before retiring in 1999. He belonged to International Union of Electrical Radio & Machine Workers Local # 717 and the Salem Bible Methodist Church where he was a board member, song leader, choir member, and Sunday school teacher for many years. Lonnie enjoyed music especially southern gospel music, spending winters in Florida, traveling, and going to his grandchildren's games. He is preceded in death by his parents, and 1 brother Roy Koontz.

Lonnie is survived by: his wife Evelyn J. Koontz, of Newton Falls; 1 daughter: Bethany & Henry Bilski of Warren, OH; 2 sons: Bruce & Jenn Koontz of Lakeland FL. and Lon & Brenda Koontz of Grand Prairie,TX; .1 brother: Jerrett & Elizabeth Koontz of Valley Stream, NY. 4 grandchildren: Jenea', Kristi, Hannah, Benjamin and 3 great-grandchildren: Parker, Zoey, Jordyn.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday July 21, 2019 from 6:00- 8:00 pm.at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls. Funeral Service will be held at Salem Bible Methodist Church 1647 North Ellsworth Ave. Salem, OH 44460 on Monday July 22, 2019 at 11:00 am., with calling hours 1 hour prior from 10:00 -11:00 am. He will be laid to rest at Newton Falls Cemetery

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Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, OH 44444. Family and friends may view Lonnie's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Monday, July 22, 2019 11:00 AM

Salem Bible Methodist Church 1647 North Ellsworth Avenue Salem, ohio 44460