Newman, John

John A. Newman, 68, of Timmonsville, formerly of Clarion, PA., died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 in a Florence hospital after an illness. Mr. Newman was born in West Finley Township, PA., a son of the late Arthur J. and Nannie Main Newman. He was a member of Claysville Christian Church in Claysville, PA. and had been employed with Coen Oil Company in Washington, PA. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed mechanics, was a racing fan for many years, enjoyed traveling and visiting with family. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife, Alice Mitchell Newman of Timmonsville, with whom he would have been married for 50 years on June 16, 2011; 3 sons, Brant (Jenny) Newman of Washington, John M. (Tammie) Newman of Leeper, PA. and Jim Newman of Effingham, SC; daughter, Katie (David) Wolbert of Clarion, PA; 2 brothers, Bill Newman of Avella, PA. and Leroy Newman of Washington, PA; 2 sisters, Betty Galentine of Claysville, PA. and Marie Gray of Washington, Pa; 11 grandchildren, Gina Newman, Ethan Newman, Amanda (Seth) Finkey, Mitchell (Kim) McAdoo, Samantha (Matt) Eidemiller, Kayla Wolbert, Jessica Wolbert, Justin Wolbert, John W. Newman, Shayla Newman and Christian Newman; 6 great-grandchildren, Quinn and Kellan Ardino, Matthew and Lillian Eidemiller and Patrick and Andrew Finkey and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Shirley Wheeler. A private service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Carolinas Hospice, PO Box 100552, Florence, SC 29502 or to a charity of one’s choice.