Dorothy Strain

Dorothy L. Strain "Dot" born March 16,1948 in Akron passed away peacefully with her children by her side February 29, 2016

She will be deeply missed by her sons, Brian Strain, Brett (Betsy Moles) Strain, Gary Joe (Becky) Strain, Garner (Cassandra) Strain. Sisters, Kelly (Ron) Meyers, Debi (Michel) Halasa, brothers, Chuck Clark, Duane (Susie) Clark, Bruce (Patty) Powell, best friend Nancy Christian, ex-husband Gary Strain and Uncle, Terry. She adored her 12 grandchildren, Amanda, Shaun, Christina, Brian, Justin, Haley, Rosie, Steven, Gary, Charles, Cherann and Brett Jr. and 12 great-grandchildren. As well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many other extended family and friends.

Preceded in death by her parents, Betty Clark and Richard Powell, brothers Loyal J., and Frank Clark, and grandchild, lil Garner.
Special thank you to the Palliative Care team at Summa Medical Center for their compassion and care.

Friends may call Thursday from 6-8 and memorial service Friday at 11:00 at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral home. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the American Cancer Society. Services entrusted to Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home and Crematory, 330-928-2147.