Darrell R. Clonch 1957-2022 | News, Sports, Jobs – Youngstown Vindicator

He was born Oct. 21, 1957, in Warren, the son of the late James Willard Clonch and Sylvia Ann Travers Clonch. He was proud to have lived his entire life in the same ZIP code — 44444 — on Clonch Corners.

Darrell was a 1976 graduate of Newton Falls High School. He had a passion for classic cars and worked many long hours building them. His latest was his prized orange and cream 1955 Chevy Bel Air two-door hardtop.

Darrell’s family was most important to him above all else. He married the former Dena R. Vance on July 6, 2002, and together they shared more than 20 years of marriage. Darrell took on the role of stepfather and readily helped raise his stepdaughters as his own. They said they hit the stepdaddy jackpot when their mother had married him.

Darrell is preceded in death by his parents, James Willard and Sylvia Clonch; his beloved brothers, Terry and Danny Clonch; and his father-in-law, Charles L. Vance.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Dena R. Clonch; his two stepdaughters, Brittany (Matthew) Leek and Sierra (George) Workman; and his 4-year-old grandson, best buddy, companion and playmate, Gensen Workman; along with expected granddaughter Gianna Workman, who is due to arrive in November. He was the best Gaga ever. He also leaves his sister, Leah Clonch; sisters-in-law, Cindy Clonch, Denise Vance, Roxanna (Jim) Gay; brother-in-law, Chuck Vance; nieces and nephews, Nicole Niemi, Jared (Mary Jeffers) Clonch, Ryan (Brittany) Clonch, Michael McGarvey, Danielle (CJ) Gregory, Jared (Kristina) Feathers, Abigail Gay and Tatiana Clonch; mother-in-law, Polly Vance; great-nieces and great-nephews, Taylor and Collin Niemi, Caden, Chace and Connor Clonch, Braxton and Scarlett Gregory, and Rylee Clonch. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Calling hours will be 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls. Cremation will follow. If you plan on attending the calling hours, please dress casually and comfortably because that is what Darrell would want.

Following calling hours, all are invited to join the family at Newton Falls VFW to celebrate Darrell and share a meal.

The family has requested that any donations made go to the James Funeral Home to help offset his funeral expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, 330-872-5440.

Family and friends may view his obituary online or send condolences at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

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