Donald L. Hashman, 71, passed away on March 12, 2009.
He was born in Barberton on January 12, 1938 to the late John and Martha Hashman. Donald served with the U.S. Marines and retired from Hudson Printing after 17 years of service. He was a former member of the Cathedral of Tomorrow. Donald was a current member of the Chapel of Prayer where he was active with the van ministry, the church choir, and the family outreach ministry. He was also a member of the Masons. Donald enjoyed live gospel music, walking in the parks, and traveling.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley; brother, David; sister, Barbara; and grandson, Ezekiel. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; daughters, Dawn (William) Cooper, Lori Abed (Howard Baldwin), and Emily Flaitz (Gary Vestal); sons, Robert (Evelyn) and Michael (Karen); stepdaughters, Tammy (Matthew) Smith and Tina (Lyle) Campbell; sisters, Patricia Burns and Rebecca (Louie) Sayre; brother, Jerry (Nina); 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Special thanks to the staff at Hospice Care Center for their kindness.
Calling hours will be Monday, 12 to 2 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., with a funeral service at 2 p.m., Pastor Sherman Bailey officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chapel of Prayer Family Outreach Ministry. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAkron.com. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334.
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Sheryl Futrell
March 17, 2009
We would like express our deepest sympathies to the Family of Uncle Donald. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Children of Barbara Hashman Medlin
Jerry and Gloria Fisher
March 15, 2009
Children, grandchildren, sisters & brothers ,family & friends
It was a pleasure to know Don and
a blessing to call him friend.He was
a wonderful Christian man and I know it was his greatest wish to see
you all in church and close to The Lord . It is our prayer that you would all consider making this wish come true.
May the Lord Bless and comfort each
one of you during these difficult times.
Jerry and Gloria
Jerry & Gloria Fisher
March 15, 2009
Tammy,Matt & Jimmy
Tina,Lyle & Loriali
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you all during these difficult times.
God Bless,
Jerry and Gloria
Jerry & Gloria Fisher
March 15, 2009
Nancy
Words cannot begin to express the sadness in our hearts .
You and Don are so special to us and we have many wonderful memories. The only comfort during these diffficult times is that we know where he is and will one day see him again.
Know that you are always in our thoughts and prayers and always only a phone call away.
We love you
Jerry and Gloria
The Staff of Newcomer Funeral Home
March 15, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Rick Herman
March 14, 2009
So sorry to hear your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rick Herman and family,SEMPER FI
P.S. remember Jeff Herman in your prayers.
Diana & Gordon (Longshore) Meyers
March 14, 2009
Nancy & Family,
Our thought and prayers are with you all at this time.
Laura Oxford
March 14, 2009
Dawn,Lori,Robbie.Scott and Emily
We are sorry to hear about your Dad.Our prayers are with all of you and the grandchildren.Nancy our prayers are with you also.
God Bless all of you
Laura & Ray Oxford
Linda Lance
March 14, 2009
As a co-worker of Robs, who my husband and I also consider a freind, we would like to offer our condolances. We hope that the family will find support and love in each other, now and always. His memory will live forever within you.
Our Sympathy
Linda and Wes Lance
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