Stephen Mark Forepaugh, age 59, of Newton Falls passed away suddenly on Friday November 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born on February 16, 1960, in Macedonia, OH the son of the late Harry Robert Forepaugh & Donna Marion (Moore) Forepaugh. He married the love of his life, Christine Lynn Clonch on July 24, 1992 and they enjoyed 27 years of marriage together.  Stephen was a US Navy veteran serving for 10 years from 1978 -1988. He had lived in Newton Falls since 1990 formerly of Norfolk, VA and Macedonia, Ohio. He had worked at EK Concrete as a driver, Sidley Concrete as a manger and then Youngstown Propane as a driver.  Stephen was a member of the Amvets in Newton Falls. He loved spending time with his dog, "Jewel", eating Mexican food, target shooting, watching old war & western movies, watching Star Wars & Star Trek. He was an avid history buff and enjoyed his Harley motorcycle, and trains.

Memories of Stephen will be carried on by his loving family; his wife Christine of Newton Falls; his step-mother Betty Forepaugh of Aurora; his 3 daughters Libby Forepaugh of Austintown, Sarah Forepaugh of Kankakee, IL, Stephanie Forepaugh of Cape Coral, FL; his son Ben Forepaugh of Newton Falls; his 2 brothers Larry & (Terry) Forepaugh of Ripley, WV, Harry & (Jeanne) Forepaugh of Bristolville; and his 4 grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his parents.

Calling hours will be held at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1:00pm at the funeral home with Pastor DeWayne Smith officiating.  The family asks that all contributions go in the form of donations to the Wounded Warrior Project 600 River Ave. Suite 400 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 in his name.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330) 872-5440. Family and friends may view Steve's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

SERVICES Funeral Service

Sunday, December 8, 2019 1:00 PM

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