Thomas E. Montgomery age 71 of Newton Twp passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday morning May 14, 2026 at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge in Mineral Ridge, OH. He was born on May 18, 1954 in Warren, OH the son of the late James Leonard Montgomery and Justine Mable (Schmidt) Montgomery. Tom lived in Newton Falls all of his life, and graduated from Newton Falls High School in the Class of 1972. He married the love of his life, Lue Ella Wright on May 31, 1988 and they enjoyed 37 years of wonderful marriage together. Tom worked at General Refractories in Champion as a factory worker for 26 years retiring in 2020. He also worked at Universal Steel in North Jackson for 8 years. Tom was a member of the General Assembly Church of God in Newton Falls, and the local Square Dancing Club in Leavittsburg. He loved throwing horse shoes, playing guitar, singing karaoke, playing board games with his family, square dancing with his wife, watching all the Cleveland sports teams, the Green Bay Packers, and coaching his kids and grandkids in baseball & softball. Tom is preceded in death by his parents and 1 grandson: Harley N. Bradley.

He is survived by: his wife: Lue Ella Montgomery of Newton Falls, 4 daughters: Marsha & Keith Allen of Warren, Shelly Bradley of Newton Falls, Ann & Steven Dew of Lordstown, Mary Taylor of Canton, OH, 2 sons: Thomas J. Montgomery of Champion, David McNeal of Newton Falls, 1 brother: James Michael & Vickie Montgomery of Saint Albans, WV, 16 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm with Pastor Mitch Meadors officiating. Calling hours will be from 4:00- 6:00pm. Cremation will follow the service. The family has requested that all donations please be made to the General Assembly Church of God 2021 East River Rd. 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