David L. Laughlin 1949-2022
NEWTON FALLS — David Lee Laughlin, 73, passed away peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, May 5, 2022, of a brief illness.
He was born on Jan. 10, 1949, in Warren, the son of the late David Barr Laughlin and Ida E. Barzak Laughlin. David married the love of his life, Linda Sue Elliott, on Sept. 21, 1974, and they enjoyed 47 blessed years of marriage together.
David lived all his life in Newton Falls and worked as a bricklayer helper for Copperweld Steel for 21 years before retiring in 2000. He also was a substitute custodian at TCTC until recently. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local No. 66 of Youngstown, Masonic Lodge No. 462 in Newton Falls, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, the 25 Gallon Club of the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America, and the Newton Falls United Methodist Church.
David enjoyed watching hummingbirds, gardening, doing word searches, fishing and canoeing.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Laughlin of Newton Falls; his sons, David R. and Amanda Laughlin of Hope Mills, N.C., and Thomas M. Laughlin of Newton Falls; his sister, Margie and Fred Westfall of Buckhannon, W.Va.; his brother, Richard Laughlin of Newton Falls; his grandson, David (Andy) Laughlin of Hope Mills, N.C.; two brothers-in-law, Phil and Carole Elliott and Paul and Sheri Elliott; and two sisters-in-law, Patty Franks, and Dawn and Bill McMurray.
David was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Rita Kline and Donna Laughlin.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2022, at Newton Falls United Methodist Church and from 10 to 11 a.m. on the day of the funeral. Masonic services will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the church.
Funeral services will be held at the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2022, with Pastor DeWayne Smith officiating. Cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all donations please be made in his memory to either the Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512 or Newton Falls United Methodist Church, 334 Ridge Road, Newton Falls, OH 44444.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444. 330-872-5440. Family and friends may view David’s obituary and send condolences at www.jamesfuneral
homeinc.com.
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