Joseph E. Newell

Joseph Edward Newell, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon April 4, 2026 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born in Warren, Ohio on March 28, 1948 to son of William R. and Florence (Ladd) Newell Sr.

Joe was a 1969 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. For over 40 years, he was an electrician at Republic Steel, WCI and RG Steel and retired in 2012. He was a member of the Mosquito Bowmen Archery Club.

For over fifty years and into his seventies, he played baseball and enjoyed traveling with many teams. He also liked to work in his yard and would fix anything for anyone who needed help.

Joe is survived by his loving and caring wife of 53 years Esther Fay Nickels Newell whom he married on March 31, 1973; two sons Brian Newell of Gahanna, Kevin (April) Newell of Smyrna, Tennessee and three grandchildren, Grace, Ava, Sam. He is also survived by his siblings, Billy R. Newell (Patty) of Girard, Joyce Craven of Warren, Emily “Susie” Schulte of Hubbard, Roxanne (Everett) Campbell of Bluford, Illinois, Carol (Tom) Heitman of Warren, William Newell of Florida, and Martha Ashburn of South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Amy Newell; sister, Debbie Bokan and brother, James Paul Newell Sr.

Honoring his wishes, there are no calling hours and funeral service. The family will have a private celebration of his life in the future.

Arrangements by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 330-652-4311.