Barbara J. Newton 1942-2026

Barbara was born Sept. 28, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Helen Arnio Komorosky.

Barbara was a 1960 graduate of South High School and was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area.

She married the love of her life, William J. Newton, on Oct. 1, 1960; and they shared 59 years of marriage until his passing on May 1, 2019.

Barbara worked in retail sales for McKelvey’s, Sears and the Clothes Tree.

She was a member of Heritage Presbyterian Church. She was very active in her church and was involved in various activities and projects. She was a member of the Philathea Club and Lydia’s Circle and was a deaconess at her church. Barbara had previously been in a bowling league.

Barbara enjoyed trips to the casinos and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed painting and drawing.

Barbara will be deeply missed and always remembered by her daughters, Deborah (William) Jupp of Youngstown and Jean (William) Shannon of Campbell; her grandchildren, Ashley (Scott Williams) Jupp, Michael Jupp, William (Melissa) Jupp, Brittany (Joseph Marriotti) Shannon, Vicki (Michael) Glenn, Brianna (Ned Rudloff) and Billy (Breanna Walker) Shannon; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Addison Jupp, Lexi and Connor Glenn, Kato and Jonah Williams, Gabby and Urban Rudloff, and Mary Barbara Shannon; sister, Cecelia Kitchen; and sister-in-law, Rose Marie (William) Newton-Clay. Barbara is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom she loved.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, William J. Newton Jr.; and her sister, Ruth Biel.

The Newton family has entrusted Barbara’s care to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell.

Calling hours will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by a funeral service at noon Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at the funeral home.

Barbara will be laid to rest in Tod Homestead Cemetery, Youngstown.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Masternick Memorial and Hospice House.

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