Jonathan F. Rook 1980-2025
LORDSTOWN — It is with heavy hearts we announce the untimely death of Jonathan F. Rook, 44, who passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Sunday, July 20, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following an extended illness.
Jon was born Nov. 16, 1980, in Alliance, the son of Harry Herbert Rook Jr. and Patty Ann Pauley Rook.
He lived in Lordstown for the last 26 years and was formerly of Newton Falls, where he graduated from Newton Falls High School in the Class of 1999.
Jon was a longtime member of the Lake Milton Fish and Game Club and loved hunting, fishing, shooting his air rifle, playing his guitar and listening to music, especially Guns & Roses.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harry H. Rook Jr.
Jon will be deeply missed by his mother, Patty A. Rook of Lordstown; one sister, Kimberly and James Jeffries of Canton; and one brother, Harry “Pete” Rook III of Warren.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, at the James Funeral Home, Newton Falls, with the Rev. Glenn Fear officiating. Calling hours for Jon will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the funeral home.
Cremation will follow the funeral services.
Please make any donations directly to his family to cover his medical and funeral expenses. Thank you.
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 send condolences at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.
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