Duane Scott Maffett

Duane Scott Maffett, age 84 , went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Lake Vista Rehabilitation Center in Cortland after a battle with cancer.

Duane was born June 3, 1937 in a small coal mining town of Bergholz, Ohio to Dohrman S. Maffett and Beverly O. Speicher Maffett.

He graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1955 and joined the US Army. He served 18 months in Munich, Germany where he came in third for soldier of the month for SACOM Headquarters and soldier of the month for the Munich Detachment. Duane attended Kent State University and worked as an IT Director for Rockwell International in Newton Falls, HK Porter in Warren, and Holzher US in Charlotte, NC. He was very active in the Youngstown/Warren chapter of the Data Processing Management Association, where he served as President and International Director. He did volunteer work at HOPE of Lancaster County (SC) and was active in the Junior Golf of Lancaster County (SC).

Duane was active in Methodist Churches in Newton Falls, Warren, and Lancaster, SC.

He was an avid fan of the Browns, Buckeyes, Indians, and Cavaliers, especially the 49 Indians and 53/55 Buckeyes (Vic Janowicz and Hop-a-long Cassidy). He was very proud of his 3 holes in one and his collection of over 150 logo balls from courses he played.

Duane is survived by his wife of over 48 years, Sue E. Black Maffett and his daughter, Dianna & (Joe) Harris of Lake Milton; his brother, Kent & (Tiina) Maffett of Dublin, OH; his nephews Drs. Scott & (Marcie) Maffett and Michael Maffett of Columbus, Alo Konsen of North Ridgeville; his nieces Audra & (Mark) Buckley, Alyson & (John) Vrabel of Howland and Kendra & (Brian) Lane of Powell, OH; along with several great nephews & nieces.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM at the James Funeral Home. Funeral Services will immediately follow at 11:00AM at the funeral home. Duane will be laid to rest in Newton Falls Cemetery.

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

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Friday, September 24, 2021 11:00 AM

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

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