Kenneth E. McGregor 1931-2022

He was born Dec. 17, 1931, in Akron, the son of the late Earl F. McGregor and Gertrude J. Garon McGregor. Ken had lived in Newton Falls since 1942, moving from Akron.

He graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1949. He served in the Air Force from 1950 to 1954, and received his honorable discharge. Mr. McGregor retired from Bank One in 1989, as vice president of branch sales and service in charge of all Trumbull County branch offices. He was the branch manager of the Newton Falls office of Bank One (The Union Savings and Trust Company) from 1972 to 1983, until his transfer to the Warren and Youngstown office of Bank One. He was a 1974 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking and the University of Oklahoma Graduate School of Commercial Lending in 1976.

He was active in the community of Newton Falls as follows: as a charter member and president of the Newton Falls Jaycees; president and treasurer of the Newton Falls Chamber of Commerce; chairman of the first committee Newton Falls Charter Review; recording secretary and treasurer of the Newton Falls Knights of Columbus Council 3350; chairman of the Newton Township Zoning Board of Appeals; chairman and clerk treasurer of the Board of Trustees the Newton Falls Joint Fire District; and a member of the Newton Falls American Legion Post 236 and the Newton Falls Rotary Club. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and The Ohio State Buckeyes.

Mr. McGregor is survived by his wife, Madeline (Carey) McGregor, whom he married July 14, 1956; one daughter, Linda S. Grunder of Newton Falls; and one son, Donald M. McGregor of Newton Falls; six grandchildren, David (Sally) McGregor, Jason (Allison) McGregor, Sasha McGregor, Kelsey McGregor, Robin (Dan) McLaughlin and Rachel (Anthony) Mattozzi; 12 great-grandchildren, Thea and Jace Brown, Daniel McLaughlin, Courtney Hankins, Logan Grunder, Paige McGregor, Wyatt McGregor, Dylan McGregor, Landon McGregor, Ella Grunder, Jacob McGregor and Kendrick Holloway.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; and one grandson, Ryan Grunder.

Calling hours will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls. A funeral Mass will immediately follow at 5 p.m., with the Rev. Fr. David Merzwelier officiating. Cremation will follow the service. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph Cemetery in Newton Falls.

In lieu of flowers, all donations can be made to Southern Care Hospice, 970 Windham Court, Suite 9, Youngstown, OH 44512, in his memory.

The family would like to thank his caregivers, Diane, Paula, Tonya, Cheryl and Alice, for the wonderful care that they gave Ken during his difficult time.

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 Ken’s obituary online or to send condolences, visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

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