Ronald L. Speck age 72 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Friday May 8, 2026 at the Hospice House of Poland. He was born on Jan 18, 1954 in Youngstown, OH the son of the late Marvin Benjamin Speck and Anne Louise (Kennedy) Speck. Ron lived in Newton Falls since 1983, formerly of Youngstown where he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in the Class of 1972. After high school, he served in the US Air Force from 1972-1976. Ron worked for Pesce Baking Company in Youngstown as a bread driver for 8 years, and then worked for Denman Tire Company in Leavittsburg for 7 1/2 years. Ron's last job was working for the City of Newton Falls Waste Water Department for 30 years retiring in 2016. He was a life member of the Amvets Post #112, and a Auxiliary Member of the VFW Post #3332 both of Newton Falls. Ron loved golfing with his family and friends, gardening, coin, card & record collecting, was a big Led Zeppelin fan, and loved all Cleveland sports teams especially the Cleveland Browns. He is preceded in death by his parents: Marvin & Anne Speck.

Ron is survived by: his wife: Laura S. Speck of Newton Falls, 1 daughter: Samantha Speck (Daniel Schaller) of Canton, OH 3 sons: Nicholas Speck (Hannah Withrow) of Newton Falls, Phillip (Ellie) Speck of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Alexander Speck (Jess Morrisey) of Austin, TX, 1 sister: FloJean Speck of Olney, MD, and 3 grandchildren: Ada Speck, Martin Schaller and Luca Speck.

Per Ron's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Service will be at the Newton Falls Amvets Post #112 on Saturday May 16, 2026 at 4:00pm. Military honors will be held before his service. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all donations please be made to the Amvets Post #112 37 West Broad St. Newton Falls, OH 44444 in his name.

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 his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com