NEW WATERFORD, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Brenda Spalding Jacobs, age 57 of New Waterford, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born on June 28, 1966, in Salem, a daughter of the late Wayne and Nancy Mikkonen Spalding.

Brenda was a graduate of East Palestine High School.

She spent much of her career working as a caregiver. 

She was an extremely kind and caring person who adored her dogs and loved her family greatly. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Brenda is survived by her daughter, Elisha Jacobs of New Waterford; two grandchildren, Hunter Joy and Sapphira Jacobs; sister, Kimberly (John) Pullion of Columbiana; her companion, Jack Harding of Zelienople, Pennsylvania and her ex-husband, Stanley Jacobs of New Waterford.

She was preceded in death by her son, Brandon Jacobs and her brother, Kevin Spalding.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the Van Dyke-Swaney-Rettig Funeral Home, East Palestine, where services will follow at 6:30 p.m., with Pastor Charles Honeycutt officiating.

Brenda will be laid to rest at Crest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rogers.

Memorial donations may be made to Angels for Animals, 4750 OH-165, Canfield, OH 44406.

Family and friends may send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.

A television tribute will air Monday, January 14 at the following approximate times: 5:17 a.m. on WKBN, 8:39 a.m. on FOX, 5:21 p.m. on WYTV and 6:35 p.m. on MyYTV. Video will be posted here the day of airing.