Michael R. Newman
April 30, 1952 — February 12, 2024
Michael R. Newman, 71, formerly of Pleasantville, Ohio passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at his home in Lancaster surrounded by his family. He was born April 30, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Roy D. "John" and Norma L. (Cleary) Newman.
Mike was a 1970 graduate of Lancaster High School. He retired from Nationwide Insurance with 28 years of service. Mike was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Colfax, Ohio. Mike loved everything sports related and was especially fond of the Reds, Bengals, Blue Jackets and The Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a big supporter of Fairfield Union Sports. He had coached Lancaster Biddy League Baseball and Basketball. What was most special to Mike in regards to sports, was watching his kids and grandkids play. He was an avid walker participating in The Conqueror – walking around the world virtually.
Mike is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Cynthia (Dupler) Newman, whom he married September 20, 1975; his children, Courtney (Shawn) Faulkner and Brock (Alexis) Newman; grandchildren, Gavin (Kenzie DeLauder) Barber, Austin, Logan and Addison Faulkner; brother-in-law, Steve Dupler; sister-in-law, Bev (Tim) Voris; nieces, Lindsay (Eric) McClelland and Annie (Ryan) Smith; great-nephew, Tate Smith; and many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his in-laws, Charlie and Bernadine Dupler.
A visitation will be Friday, February 16th from 10 AM - 2 PM at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5575 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE, Lancaster, OH. Funeral services will follow at 2 PM with Rev. Karen Martin Kepner officiating.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Fairhope Hospice for their loving care of Mike and request that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in Mike's memory to Fairhope Hospice, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Mike was a 1970 graduate of Lancaster High School. He retired from Nationwide Insurance with 28 years of service. Mike was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Colfax, Ohio. Mike loved everything sports related and was especially fond of the Reds, Bengals, Blue Jackets and The Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a big supporter of Fairfield Union Sports. He had coached Lancaster Biddy League Baseball and Basketball. What was most special to Mike in regards to sports, was watching his kids and grandkids play. He was an avid walker participating in The Conqueror – walking around the world virtually.
Mike is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Cynthia (Dupler) Newman, whom he married September 20, 1975; his children, Courtney (Shawn) Faulkner and Brock (Alexis) Newman; grandchildren, Gavin (Kenzie DeLauder) Barber, Austin, Logan and Addison Faulkner; brother-in-law, Steve Dupler; sister-in-law, Bev (Tim) Voris; nieces, Lindsay (Eric) McClelland and Annie (Ryan) Smith; great-nephew, Tate Smith; and many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his in-laws, Charlie and Bernadine Dupler.
A visitation will be Friday, February 16th from 10 AM - 2 PM at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5575 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE, Lancaster, OH. Funeral services will follow at 2 PM with Rev. Karen Martin Kepner officiating.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Fairhope Hospice for their loving care of Mike and request that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in Mike's memory to Fairhope Hospice, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
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