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NEWTON FALLS -- Ricky Lee Glover, born June 20, 1948, in Warren, Ohio, passed from this earthly stage on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his home in Newton Falls, Ohio. He was a wise, handy and loving man whose life was a bright and steady flame to all who knew him.
Ricky spent 35 years married to the love of his life, Diane, whose companionship was a faithful anchor through all of the seasons of his life.
In addition to Diane, Ricky is survived by his four daughters, Shannon (Joseph) Gibson, Lindsay Cunningham, Melissa Kelly, and Amanda (Paul) Baker; eight grandchildren, Tyler Kelly, Tanner Gibson, Jeremy Rising, Mackenzie Gibson, Julian Cunningham, Hunter Hurst, Cooper Gibson, and Curtis Baker; four great-granddaughters, Jonah, Salem and Atlas Rising and Tatum Gibson; and four nephews, Tony Maddie, Jodi Maddie, Wally Maddie, and Vern Maddie, who carry forward the warmth of his family line.
Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Harlis and Verna Glover; and his sister, Sharon Maddie.
Ricky labored with steadfast hands and a loyal heart, working at Lux Aire for 22 years, where his diligence and dependability were known and valued. He was also the co-owner of Faces Lounge in Newton Falls since 1997, and through that venture he became a familiar and respected presence in the community. In all his work, he showed the sort of practical strength that builds not only a livelihood but also a legacy.
His hands were not only made for labor but also for creation, for he delighted in woodworking and gardening, and he took great pride in the things he fashioned and tended. He was especially protective of his hand-painted garden figurines, and when the grandchildren came near, he would guard them with mock severity, particularly if little hands sat upon them or moved them about. Such moments revealed the tender humor that dwelt within him, for he loved to laugh, to tease and to make a memory out of the ordinary hour.
Above all, Ricky treasured time with his grandkids, and in their company he became part storyteller, part showman and part guardian of wonder. He would don the red suit of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and deliver presents with the delight of a man who understood that joy is made greater when it is shared. He would invent songs about dinosaurs and warn as though mighty beasts were coming into the house, and he would spin tales of an alien ship descending from the heavens to carry him away while the grandchildren were charged with signaling the "aliens" to keep on their course. He took them fishing, and in those quiet waters he shared his infinite wisdom, his teasing wit, and his fond jokes, making each outing an adventure of both heart and mind.
He was also a devoted sports fan, and he loved to jest with his Steelers-loving grandchildren while steadfastly standing behind his beloved Cleveland Browns. He would toss footballs with them, and though the games were lively, he sometimes had to dodge a stray yo-yo or two. Such scenes, small in the telling yet vast in love, painted the true measure of his life, for he gave his family not only his time but also his spirit.
Though death has closed his eyes, it has not erased the brightness he left behind. In the hearts of all who knew him. Ricky shall remain a cherished presence. His memory will endure in the laughter of family gatherings, in the scent of gardens, in the echo of a well-told joke, and in the quiet strength of a life lived with honor. Happy trails, until we meet again.
A celebration of life will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at Faces Lounge in
Newton Falls.
Please visit www.borowskimemorialhome.com to send condolences to the family.
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