David J. Campbell 1953-2026

David was born Jan. 3, 1953, in Warren, a son of Donald and Vera Fedak Campbell.

David was a 1971 graduate of Champion High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Ohio State University, where he also met his future wife, Karen Bennett.

David had a successful career in business. He began working for Thermolink in the 1980s as an accountant and, 35 years later, retired as president of the company.

Outside of work, David was a sports enthusiast, especially when it came to the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians and his Ohio State Buckeyes. If the game was on, David was sure to be watching.

The only thing that was more important than his love of sports was his love, devotion and dedication to his family. David was always ready to support his grandchildren’s latest endeavors, and he deeply cherished the time he spent with those he loved. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

David will always be remembered by his wife of 51 ½ years, Karen Bennett Campbell of Warren; father, Donald Campbell of Warren; children, Christa (Sean) Newtz, Cara (Jeremy) Hoyt and David (Kristen) Campbell, all of Columbus; grandchildren, Trevor, Abigail, Lilliana, Jackson, Alexa, Chloe and Mason; sisters, Daria (Dean) Fickes of Warren, Debbie (Rev. Drew) Clements of Willoughby and Valerie (Jim) Spoerl of Avon Lake; brother-in-law, Kevin Bennet of Georgia; sister-in-law, Karla Bennett; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Vera Campbell; sister, Denise Campbell; and in-laws, John and Wanda Bennett.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to David 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at St. John Orthodox Church, 2220 Reeves Road NE, Warren, OH 44483.

A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, and burial will follow in Pineview Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in David’s name to St. John Orthodox Church, 2220 Reeves Road NE, Warren, OH 44483; or to https://giveto.osu.edu/makeagift/details/316444.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to David’s family.

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