January 2, 2013  

LOWVILLE, N.Y.  —  Van Harold Newman Jr., 54, of Route 177, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 2, at his home. 

A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Stonelick Lake Cemetery, Edenton, Ohio. 

Arrangements are with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.

Born Oct. 17, 1958, in Wilmington, Ohio, a son of the late Van Harold and Marlene Snider Newman, he graduated from Blanchester High School and served in the U.S. Air Force for 12 years. 

Mr. Newman was a home health aid. 

He enjoyed the work and all of the people he was able to help. He was of Catholic faith. 

He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and was an animal lover.

Surviving are his companion of many years, Julia Renaud; two children, Van Newman III and Valarie Newman; a sister, Vanessa Newman Grueter; a brother, Victor Newman; three grandchildren, Aaliyah Newman, Stephen J. Breton and Kiara Newman. 

He was predeceased by his parents, Marlene and Van Newman.

Please remember the song Down in the Boondocks it was his favorite.

Condolences may be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.

Information provided by Iseneker Funeral Home of Lowville and Newzjunky, Watertown, N.Y.