Obituaries
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
JOHN W.PORTER Obituary
John W. Porter, 96, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to his Lord and Savior Thursday, January 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the first born of ten on September 26, 1928, in Windham, OH, to the late Elmer and Ethel (nee Shively) Porter.
He grew up on a farm and always worked with his dad. During high school, John drove his dads coal truck delivering coal to homes, the school, and Hiram College during World War II. He and Peter Mayer ran the township snowplow, and John worked as a mason early in his career and joined the Prudential Insurance Company in sales to finish out his career. John married the love of his life, Beverly Reichelderfer on May 8, 1950. He served in the Korean war and was a proud veteran and patriot. John belonged to the Masonic Lodge for over 70 years, and was a loyal member of the Garrettsville United Methodist Church, where he will be remembered as the greeter, the Can Man, who drove around town collecting cans to smash and recycle donating the proceeds to the church. He will be missed on Sundays greeting with a warm welcome and saying a cheerful good bye to everyone who attended. John donated over 30 gallons of blood at the Red Cross blood bank and never missed an opportunity to give. He even donated when he was in Texas at the Carter Blood bank. John was an honorary member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. His servant spirit was seen volunteering 50 years with the Garrettsville Fire Department, building with Habitat for Humanity, supporting the Samaritan Purse Shoebox Ministry and the Shriners Hospital. After retiring, John took up counted cross stitching. He completed and framed over 50 cross stitch masterpieces; you may have one hanging in your home celebrating your marriage date. Johns cross stitches received many blue ribbons and best of show awards at the Randolph and Geauga county fairs and the Stan Hywet Art Guild Show.
John will forever be missed by his children, Sandy Porter Robinson, Jacke (Jack) Mumaw, Mike (Belinda) Porter, Marce (Jason) Hamilton; 14 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; siblings, Dick Porter, Ruth Marlewski, Barbara Biltz, Jim Porter, Linda Hrobak, and Harold Porter, as well as many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Please join the family for a memorial visitation Sunday, February 2, 2025, 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m., at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, OH 44231.
The family would like to encourage those who want to honor John to graciously donate to some organizations that meant so much to him, such as the Garrettsville United Methodist Church, 8223 Park Ave., Garrettsville, OH 44231, the Garrettsville Fire Department, 8035 Elm St, Garrettsville, OH 44231, and the American Red Cross, https://www.redcross.org/, Tunnels to Towers, https://todaysveterans.org/, or a charity of your choice. Pick anyone, hes probably donated to it, as well.
DOROTHY "DOTTIE" L. McCOY Obituary
DOROTHY "DOTTIE" L. McCOY ObituaryDorothy “Dottie” Lee McCoy, 93, of Newton Falls, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born October 27, 1931, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Arthur and Florence (nee Schear) Walker.From a young age, she demonstrated a strong work ethic, beginning her first job at just 15 years old, weaving baskets. On April 15, 1950, Dottie married James McCoy, who affectionately nicknamed her “Mutze”, and together they started a loving family with 6 children. She became a dedicated school bus driver for the Ravenna City School District in Ravenna, OH, then embarked on a career at General Electric, also in Ravenna, as a lamp maker, where she worked for 16 years until her retirement. Dottie was a woman of many talents and passions. She had a deep love of horses, and was actively involved in showing horses and participating in sulky horse racing. Dottie’s artistic spirit shone through her baking, photography, and painting – whether in watercolors, acrylics, or oils. Her talent was recognized with several awards from the Ohio State Fair for her beautiful paintings. Dorothy’s legacy of love, creativity, and dedication to family will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those she leaves behind.Dottie will forever be missed by her children, Sharon Suarez, of St. Mary’s, GA, Karen (Larry) Cannon, of Atwater, OH, Terry (Malee) McCoy of Kissimmee, FL, Jack (Linda) McCoy, of Pt. Charlotte, FL, and James “Bo” (Pam) McCoy, of Ravenna, OH; grandchildren, Shawn McCoy, Thomas (Lisa) Cannon, James (Ada) Cannon, Shannon (Alan) Sasser, Jason (Rena) Davis, Jamie Lynn Thrift, Amalee (David) McCoy, Melanie (Ryan) McCoy, and Kaitlyn DeAnn Douglas; great grandchildren, Kayla McCoy-Lewis, Dustin McCoy, Nicholas McCoy, Michael Jaramillo, Miranda Jaramillo, Brandon Sasser, Ryder Thrift, Alaina Sasser, Oliver Cannon, and Henry Cannon; great great granddaughters, Kenlie Lewis and Stella Douglas; long-time friend, Norma Captain, as well as many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James W. McCoy; daughter, Deborah “Debbie” Douglas; granddaughter, Taylor Lynn Douglas; brothers, Charles Walker and Jack Walker, and long-time friend, John Porter.Please join the family for a visitation Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, OH 44231. A funeral service will begin at the funeral home at 12:00 pm, with Terry McCoy officiating. Dottie will then be taken to Westlawn Cemetery in Mantua Twp., OH, where she will be lovingly laid to rest beside her beloved husband.The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to the doctors and nursing staff at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, OH, as well as Affinity Hospice for their kindness and compassion. They also would like to mention the wonderful care that was offered to them and Dottie by Patriot at Home care, with a special mention of thanks to Mikayla.