Ronald L. Newton, 80, of Chillicothe, passed at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2026 in the Chillicothe VA Medical Center following an extended illness.
He was born September 17, 1946, in Chillicothe, to the late Richard and Phyllis Downs Newton. On October 10, 1980, he married the former Sandra L. England who passed September 24, 2021.
Surviving are a daughters, Angela (Andrew) Serpe, of Massapequa, NY, Angela (Bret) Mavis, of Chillicothe and Anna Sanchez, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Desteny (Mike) Allen, of Chillicothe; Nathaneal (Ariel) Mavis, of Chillicothe, Beau (fiancée, Kaitlin) Bilek, of Hilliard, Jonah Bilek, of Chillicothe, Grace Serpe, Kate Serpe and Lillian Serpe, all of Massapequa, NY; great grandchildren, Rece and Gavyn Allen; a sister, Beverly (Newton) Cousins, of Chillicothe; numerous nieces and nephews; a brother-in-law, Carson Wolford, of Chillicothe; and many friends including, Duane, Tiffany, Alexis, Allison and Abbott Johnson, all of Chillicothe. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Charlotte Wolford.
Ron was the owner and operator of Newton Kennel for over 40 years and had also worked at DuPont in Circleville. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
The family would like to extend a special “thank you” to the staff of the Chillicothe VA Hospice for the wonderful care given to Ron and compassion shown to our family during his illness.
A graveside service will be held 1:30 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2026, in Greenlawn Cemetery, Chillicothe, with Chaplain Robert Leach officiating. Family and friends may call at the WARE FUNERAL HOME from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to his graveside service on Sunday.
You may sign his online register at warefh.com
Full service details and the family guest book are available at Ware Funeral Home.