Valerie Jean Pence, age 73, of Paris Twp, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday Dec. 15, 2019 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Youngstown. She was born on Oct. 19, 1946 in Warren, OH the daughter of the late Adolph Bertmeyer and Doris Jean (Masters) Bertmeyer. She married the love of her life, Jack G. Pence on Nov. 7, 1975 and they enjoyed 32 years of marriage together until he passed away on Sept, 28, 2007. She has lived in Paris Twp, since 1975, formerly of Champion, OH. Valerie worked for Parker Hannifin in Kent for 15 years retiring in 2010. She enjoyed knitting, baking, cooking, shopping, animals, riding horses, and especially going to all of her grandkids sporting events. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack, and 1 brother: Dennis Bertmeyer.

She is survived by: 1 daughter: Jennifer Pence of Paris Twp, 2 sons: Jack & Caitlin Pence of Norfolk, VA, Jason & Mary Pence of Brecksville, OH, 1 brother: Dana Bertmeyer of Warren, OH, and 7 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Friday Dec. 20, 2019 at 12:00pm with Rev. Donald P. Barnes officiating. The family will receive friends for calling hours from 11:00am -12:00pm at the funeral home. Valerie will be laid to rest beside her husband Jack at Hawley Cemetery in Paris Twp. The family would like all donations to be made to Angels for Animals 4750 West South Range Rd. Canfield, OH 44406 in memory of Valerie Jean Pence.

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 Valerie's obituary online or to send condolences to the family, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Friday, December 20, 2019 12:00 PM

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