Shirley Gordon Obituary
Born in Akron on May 27, 1942 to the late John and Cecilia Klein, Shirley had been a lifetime area resident.Shirley loved her family and loved caring for other people, including the countless children she has cared for over the years.
In addition to her parents; Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Fenton in 1994. She is survived by her children, Mickey (Melody Hicks) Gordon of Akron, Greg Mealka of South Carolina, and Cindy (Greg) Borocki of Uniontown; brother, Bob (Joyce) Klein of Maryland and sister, Dorothy (Butch) Bridges of Akron; grandchildren, Matthew, Megan, Andrew, Nicole, Grey, and Katie and special grandchild, Ashley.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. A funeral service will take place Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley's memory may be made to the family. (Anthony Funeral Homes, 330.724.1281, anthonyfh.com)
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Melody Hicks
January 18, 2011
Mickey & Cindy:
I imagine there is no worse time than the loss of your mom. Your mom was truly one of the most open and giving human beings I have ever met.She welcomed me in with open arms. I am so blessed that I was able to spend so much time with her. I have learned life-long lessons through her kindness and in her memory, I will walk through life with a bigger heart all because of such a special women,so filled with life. May God Stay by your side,and keep you strong. Shirley was truly an Angel that God welcomed with open arms.
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Bryan Smeltz
May 3, 2010
Cindy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you will have peace and comfort through this difficult time.
May 2, 2010
Micky,Mel,Nicole...Cindy,Greg & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Mike & Maryann(Fish City)
May 1, 2010
To the family, So sorry to hear about Shirley.
Terry Askey-Cole (daughter of Mary Anne Ostervich Young.
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Ryan Kelly and Hunter Smeltz
April 27, 2010
Cindy
We are really sorry for the loss of your mother, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Bernie&Sarah Tait
April 27, 2010
Mickey and Cindy families, we're so sorry in the loss of your Mother, take comfort in knowing that now you have a Special Guardian Angel watching over you. We will all miss Shirley, a wonderful neighbor all these years.
Rich & Dorrie Yeager
April 26, 2010
Mickey, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. You are in our thoughts.
Greg&Bobbie Klein
April 26, 2010
Mickey&Cindy,were very sorry for your loss.ya'll are in our thoughts & prayers.also know Aunt Shirley will be greatly missed by all! Love Ya..
Betty & Bob Brown
April 26, 2010
Mickey , we are so sorry for the loss of your mother and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Jen Pell
April 26, 2010
Mickey, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Randy Meekins
April 25, 2010
Mickey, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
April 25, 2010
To the family. I am sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. My
thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cousin Mary Ann Ostervich Young and family
from Charlotte, N.C.
April 25, 2010
Cindy. I'm so sorry on the loss of your mother. Love, Dad Borocki.
Ronda Gibson
April 25, 2010
Mickey,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I know what it's like to lose a loved one. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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