Dale John Newton, 65, of Zelienople, formerly from the Fombell area, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012 following a two year illness.
Dale was born in New Brighton to John and Martha “Marty” Davis Newton on May 18, 1947.
He is survived by two daughters, Carol and Katherine and their children; a sister and brother in law, Janice and Leland Marshall of Perry Township; and a brother and sister in law, Robert and Marsha Newton of Lincoln, Rhode Island. Dale is also survived by a nephew, Mark (Deborah) Marshall, and a niece, Jodi (James) Rock. He is also survived by his special friend, Colleen Fitzpatrick.
Upon his graduation from Riverside High School in 1965, Dale enlisted in the Air Force and retired after 20 years of service. His service time was spent in Spain, Turkey, Italy, Japan and various US Air Force bases in the United States. After his retirement, he resided in the Miamisburg, Ohio area until returning to the Fombell area.
He was a member of the Wurtemburg United Methodist Church where he participated in the church choir and was a member of the Ellwood City Civic Choral. He enjoyed music and computers which he combined to create concert CD’s for the choral members. As a member of the VFW in Zelienople, he enjoyed participating in their dart league.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents, Robert “Ed and Estella “Stell” Newton and Lewis and Mary Jane Davis.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday December 27, 2012 from 1:00 pm until the time of the funeral service at 3:30 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City. Pastor Jean Smith will preside over the funeral service. Military services will be conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Perry Township.
Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.
You will be missed my friend. I have no words.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deepest Sympathy,
Bob and Betty Fischer and family
We will miss you in our lives. But with God you are now, and healthy again. Rest in peace.
To Dale’s Family: We will miss Dale and that special voice. Rest in Peace, my friend!
I was dishearted to receive the call from Colleen about Dale’s passing; yet rejoice in his life eternal in the presence of our Lord and Savior. Dale returned to the church while I was the pastor and we became good friends immediately. Throughout all of his hospital stays, Dale was so encouraging; he never complained and always had a positive attitude. He loved singing in the Ellwood City Choral and had a great appreciation for music. It was a blessing to be Dale’s pastor and friend. You are in my heart during this time.
I will miss seeing you coming home from Denny’s or throwing darts. Bingo will not be the same without you. Who is going to sit next to me now? Rest now and enjoy walking with God and not suffering anymore. You were a very good neighbor and friend. I will miss you….
To my best friend. I was with you every step of the way in your fight against the cancer and all of your other medical issues throughout the years. It was agonizing to watch and know that the future was even going to be more painful for you. I have never met anyone with more courage than you nor anyone with a more positive attitude through it all. God spared you the future agony you would have faced and now you are at peace and not suffering. You will be in my heart forever.