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- [S927] Obituary.
Dorothy (Dottie) L. Haren
May 20, 2008
Dorothy L. Haren, born August 23, 1921, to the late Raymond and Elizabeth Leighton, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 86 on May 17, 2008. Her faith in God, along with daily bible reading provided her comfort. She was born in Akron and returned to her native town after residing in Malvern for 24 years. In 1938 she graduated with honors from East High School in a split class due to World War II. Dottie sought employment with the governments Job Corp in the park system after graduating, then as a secretary for Norman, Malone, and Associates Advertising. She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in 1986 as a trademark administrator. Dottie and Gill embraced a marriage of 55 years. They raised six children; Lyn, Tom, Debby, Rick, Mary and David. Family was of the utmost importance to Dottie; she was the heart of it. There never seemed to be enough family time for her, but she brought everyone together whenever possible. Family adventures included packing her family of eight into the station wagon where they traveled to numerous camp grounds to enjoy hiking, swimming, and scavenger hunts. Dottie had the personality that attracted many friends. Her kind words and compassion were always in abundance. She enjoyed a night out with the girls bowling, feasting at the Waterloo Restaurant, and entertaining the crowds with karaoke. Any time music was heard, Dottie would sing to the tune. Dancing was a favorite pastime-even belly dancing! Dottie had a passion for gardening, where she spent many hours planting and weeding as a member of the Lake Mohawk Civic Club. While living at the lake, she and her husband created a walking path so everyone could enjoy natures beauty. Dotties beautiful love encompassed everyone she met. She will always be remembered as a peacemaker with unconditional love. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert T. Haren; son, Thomas M. Haren; granddaughter, Melissa Semonin; brothers and sister-in-law, Ray (Theresa) Leighton, and Ted Leighton; nephew, Teddy Leighton; in-laws, Urban (Elizabeth) Haren, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert (Marilyn) Haren, and Kenneth (Gladys) Haren. She is survived by five children, Lyn (Mark) Semonin, Debby (Gene) Davidson, Rick Haren, Mary (Joseph) Kline, David (Margo) Haren; 11 grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kenny (Edna) Smith and Dot Lee Leighton; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 22, at Chapel Hill Church, 1160 Howe Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221 with Pastor Kurt Huber officiating. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Randolph.Friends will be received at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Melissa Semonin Memorial Scholarship, 2853 Alexander Road, Atwater, Ohio 44201. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 330-733-6271, RC, 5-19&20 2008)
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1921 - 2008 (86 years)