Robert "Jack" Reider age 93 of Warren, ended his time on earth, on Tuesday April 21, 2026 at his residence of over 60 years. He was born on Sept. 19, 1932 in Barnesboro, PA , the son of the late Harry E. Reider Sr. & Violet (Davis) Reider, formerly of Newton Falls, where he graduated in the Class of 1951. He relished being a “Tiger”, enjoyed theatre and Boys State and excelled in Varsity football, basketball and baseball, earning letters and igniting his life-long love of sports.

After graduating, Jack married his high-school sweetheart Betty Lyons, the mother of his first son Robert “Gary “Reider. He would later meet his 2nd wife, Joanne R Rowan, while working together at Copperweld Steel Co., and sharing a love of bowling, with whom he cherished 47 years of marriage, until her death in 2005.

Jack began his career as a welder, with letters of recommendation from the American Welding Co of Warren, becoming a machinist 1st class, and then on to management in plant matainence at CSC in Warren, where he retired after 35 years in 1991. He transitioned into maintenance consulting for General Motors in Lordstown, finally retiring in 1995, to devote time to his love of Golfing , hunting, and fishing.

Jack met his longtime companion, Doris Fowler in 2008, and they would share the remainder of her life together, until her passing in 2023.

He took great pride in being a deacon, and the treasurer of the First Congregational Church in Newton Falls, while Doris sang in the choir.

He was an all-around sportsman, and excelled at hunting, fishing and golfing, having his last hole in one at the age of 85. He would never miss a Cleveland ( Indians ) or Browns game if he could help it, and every Saturday was reserved for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

In his later years, Jack enjoyed spending time with his youngest son, Steven and his daughters Tammy and Vickie and the family, and especially his best friend Joe Costrella, who would visit him weekly.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Betty Balogh, his second wife: Joanne Reider, eldest son, Robert Gary Reider, 2 brothers: Harry E. Reider Jr, Rodney Reider,

His eldest granddaughter, Brandy (Coy) Cesene, and his longtime partner, Doris Fowler.

He is survived by: 2 daughters: Tammy L. McGrath of Warren, Vickie L. Coy of Warren; his youngest son: Steven W. Reider; 2 sisters: Joanne White of Newton Falls, Janet & Jack Ludwig of Newton Falls; 2 brothers: Donald( Judy) Reider of Lordstown, Gerald "Jerry" (Cheryl) Reider of Warren, a son in law John Coy of Austintown, a daughter in law: Gail Reider of Houston, TX, 7 grandchildren: Robbie (Kim), Craig (Rachel), Ryan (Aaron), Christopher (Genesis), Amy (Dave), Brianna, Megan, 5 great- grandchildren: Trey, Colton, Ayden, Alyssa, Logan, Carson, Addison, Veda Rose, and 1 great- great grandson, Cameron.

Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Sunday May 3, 2026 at 3:00pm with Pastor Jennifer Dorn officiating. Calling hours will be from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Cremation will follow the service. Jack will be laid to rest beside his wife Joanne at Pineview Memorial Park in Warren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, Inc. 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330) 872-5440. Family and friends may view his obituary online or to

send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

A block of rooms are being held for any attendees traveling in for the service at the Grand Resort, in Howland, Ohio, under the group “Robert J Reider Memorial " www.thegrandresort.com

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donating to the following charities that helped Jack along the way:www.llsce.org