Melissa Renee Middleton, age 29, of Leavittsburg passed into eternal life on August 16, 2011 at 4:06PM. She was born on February 18,1982 in Warren, Ohio the daughter of James Kenneth & Georgianna (Hnetkovsky) Middleton. Melissa had lived in Leavittsburg for 5 years formerly of Southington and Lordstown. She had worked for Road & Rail Services in Lordstown since October 24, 2004. She graduated from Southington High School in 2001 and was a member of the Warren Revival Center. Melissa enjoyed fishing and softball. Loving memories of Melissa will be carried on by her family; her father James Middleton of Southington; her sister Karen Middleton of Leavittsburg; her brothers Kenny & Lanette Middleton also of Leavittsburg, Kevin & Amy Jo Middleton of Ravenna, Robert Middleton of Southington, Mike Middleton Leavittsburg, Chris Middleton of Warren; nieces Heidi, Savannah, Allison, Courtney, Chloe, Catrina; nephews Nathan, Preston, and Ross. Melissa is preceded in death by her mother Georgianna Middleton. Calling hours will be held at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Friday, August 19, 2011 from 6 to 8pm. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 11:00AM with Rev. James Holbrook officiating. Cremation will follow and Melissa will be laid to rest next to her mother. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences to www.jamesfuneralhomein.com. Arrangements are being handled by James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH (330) 872-5440.