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Wilma Haer Obituary
Wilma was born in Barberton, Ohio on July 26, 1929 to the late Thomas and Nellie Ward and was a longtime resident of the Luna Lake Community. She attended Barberton High School and later in life obtained her diploma. For many years she worked at Yoder Brothers in Barberton, then became a stay at home Mom to her only child.
In addition to her parents; Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Haer Jr.; stepmother, Mamie Ward; brother, Willard and Glenn; sisters, Virginia, Marian and Wanda. She is survived by her dearly loved son, Thomas D. Haer of Cuyahoga Falls; sisters, Geraldine Dronebarger and Margeret Lesney; brother, Franklin (Delores) Ward; and numerous nieces and nephews, who knew her as their dear Aunt Dink.
The family expresses its thanks to the staff at the Orchards of Ridgewood for their care over the last year.
Funeral services WEDNESDAY 11 a.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rte. 93, Canal Fulton) with Norman Maynard officiating. Burial will be in Clinton Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home TUESDAY 5 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday one hour prior to time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, 400 Wabash Ave., Akron, OH 44307 or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Swigart- Easterling, 330-854-2356 www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com
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Sherrie sanchez
April 29, 2022
I miss you just as much today
Thomas Haer
May 9, 2013
Mom: I miss you so very much. I find comfort in knowing you and dad are looking down at me as guardian angels. I am so very proud to be your son. Love,Tom
Lori Harbaugh
May 8, 2013
Tom,
I'm so sorry to see this, I had no Idea or I would of been there. Denny also passed on the May 1st. My deepest condolences to you.
Sherrie Sanchez
May 7, 2013
Tom,
So very sorry for your loss. Aunt Dink will be greatly missed by all. I will cherish all the fond memories. She was one of the most thoughtful people in my life, we have all learn a great deal from her kind heart.
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Terri Hunsinger
May 7, 2013
Tom, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We talked about her health struggles over the year. You were there for her every step of the way. Now she rests in peace in the arms of Jesus. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
May 7, 2013
Tom,
You are a wonderful son and your mom was such a lucky woman to have you looking after her.
I hope you are doing ok. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.
Love,
Klea
Kevin & Cindy Hendricks
May 7, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Phil & Cheryl Nelson
May 7, 2013
Tom,
May it comfort you to know that you are one of the most dedicated and loving sons that we have ever met. We'll pray for your comfort during this sad time. God bless.
Your friends & neighbors,
Phil & Cheryl Nelson
John & Linda Cic
May 7, 2013
Tom, Our Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your Mother. She was so nice along with your Dad, Abe.
Bruce Whitby
May 7, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Aunt Dink was always so nice to me. Now she is with my mom.
Brigantine, NJ
May 6, 2013
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May 6, 2013
May 6, 2013
Tom, Sorry for your loss. May it bring you comfort knowing that your mom and dad are together again and you now have two guardian angels looking after you. Tammy Kazlauckas
Stan (Denny) & Susan Hendricks
May 6, 2013
Tom,I'll always cherish the fond memories I have of the visits we had with you,your mom and dad.Our prayers are with you.
Renee Telling
May 6, 2013
Tom, thinking of you...please let us know if we can help you in any way. This has been such a difficult time for you. Keeping you in prayer, Dave, Renee, and Trevor Telling
Brenda Allen Santos
May 6, 2013
Tommy,
I am so thankful I was able to spend some time with Aunt Dink when I was home year. She will be missed. I am praying for strength and comfort for you during this time of great loss.
Christy Melert
May 6, 2013
Tommy, I am very sorry to hear of Aunt Dink's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kathy Shusteric
May 6, 2013
Tom, My heartfelt sympathy for you at the loss of your dear mother. She is a beautiful woman who raised a dedicated, caring and loving son.
Gerald Lisa Ward
May 6, 2013
Tom, our prayers are with you,
Gerald Lisa Ward
May 6, 2013
Tommy,our prayers are with you
Linda Nemeth
May 6, 2013
Tom - I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I know how close you were to her. I'm praying for you through this very difficult time. God Bless You!
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