EAST LIVERPOOL, OHIO – Michael R. Newlen, 76, of East Liverpool passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at East Liverpool City Hospital with his family and friends by his side.

Michael was born in East Liverpool on May 30, 1947 a son of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Rickard) Newlen. He was a graduate of East Liverpool High School Class of 1965. Michael worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for the City of East Liverpool until his retirement in 2001. He was a faithful member of the Holy Trinity Parish at St. Aloysius and after his retirement helped as the church's custodian. Michael loved spending time with his late wife Vickie. He was an avid fan of Cleveland sports and Ohio State. Michael was also an avid fan of East Liverpool Potters Sports especially the basketball team. He recently was awarded the Pete Coplin Spirit Award at this year's annual sports banquet for his loyal support of Potters sports over the past 30 plus years.

Preceding Michael in death were his wife of 40 years, whom he married July 23, 1983, Victoria Ann "Vickie" Newlen; daughter Tyra Newlen; sister Linda Burson and nephew Duncan Yetman.

Left to cherish his memory are his niece Pam Curran and her husband Mike; two great nieces Casey Walton Ward and her husband Bruce and Danielle Deal; two great great nieces Parker and Madden Deal; lifelong friends Ray Sullivan and his wife Nina; two sisters-in-law Diana Tenorio and her husband Tony and JoAnn Clark; two nieces Jessica Yetman and Lisa Clark and nephew Nicholas Yetman and his wife Brianna.

A private mass was held at Holy Trinity Parish at St. Aloysius. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Dawson Funeral Home. Burial at Riverview Cemetery.