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NEWTON FALLS --Jack D. Balch Sr., 75, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge in Mineral Ridge.
He was born on Aug. 20, 1948, in North Tonawanda, New York, the son of the late Jack D. Balch and Ethel Darlene Lucy Balch.
Jack had lived in Newton Falls for the past 10 years and was formerly of Lake Milton and Windham. He married the love of his life, Donna Lee Haynes on April 16, 1970, and they enjoyed 51 years of marriage together until her death on June 11, 2021. Jack loved to go hunting, fishing, his dogs and watching softball and football.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Donna; one sister, Patty Monk; and two grandsons, Justin Balch and Jason Rosier.
Jack is survived by three sons, Russell Balch of Braceville, Jack and Denise Balch III of Newton Falls and John Balch of Newton Falls; two daughters, Jackie Balch and her companion, Harold Rosier, of Newton Falls and Tammie and Jim Downey of Irwin, Pa.; two sisters, Cheryl Philabaum of Chiefland, Florida, and Robin and Joe Crawford of Pennsylvania; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls, with Pastor Jennifer Dorn officiating. Calling hours will be two hours prior to service time from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cremation will follow the service.
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 his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.james
funeralhomeinc.com.
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