James L. Newbrough Sr., 1938-2021

He was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Brownsville, Pa., the son of Lester and Mabel Clemmer Newbrough.

Jim was a 1956 graduate of Centerville High School and was employed as a field engineer and tool repairman at Republic Steel in Warren for 30 years, retiring in 1986.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Niles, ITAM No. 39 in Girard, Sincerity Masonic Lodge in Niles, and member and past president of The Niles Men’s Democratic Club.

He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, enjoyed golfing, bowling, bocce, working on his lawn, spending time with his grandchildren and was an Army veteran.

He will be deeply missed by his wife, Jenny Crockett Newbrough, whom he married June 14, 1958; four sons, James L. Newbrough Jr. and his wife Becky of Niles, Mark A. Newbrough of Mineral Ridge, Gary E. Newbrough of Niles, and attorney Kelly Stuart Newbrough and his wife Teresa of Niles; seven grandchildren, James L. Newbrough III and his wife Kristin, Eric Newbrough and his wife Erin, Kevin Kompanik (Roxy), Alex Newbrough, Hannah Newbrough (Jason Ray), Jacob “Jack” Newbrough and Olivia Newbrough; and six great-grandchildren, Ella, Evan, Lexington, Mariah, Kora and Ross.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Gary E. “Duke” Newbrough II; a granddaughter, Sarah Lynn Newbrough; three brothers, John, Steve and Richard Newbrough; and two sisters, Julie Myers and Mary Jane Henck.

Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021, at the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles. Those coming to pay their respects to the family are kindly asked to please depart the funeral home after doing so.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Social distancing and facial coverings are mandatory.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery, where Jim will be honored for his military service by The Trumbull County American Legion Honor Guard.

Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Family and friends can visit www.josephrossifuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Jim’s family.

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