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David L. Searfoss, 80 of Streetsboro, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the UH Cleveland, after suffering complications from open heart surgery. David was born on September 15, 1942 in Lima, Ohio to the late Paul and Carolyn Searfoss. He was a 1964 graduate from the Ohio State University majoring in Business Administration and a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, was the General Sales Manager for several radio stations in the Akron and Toledo markets, and owner of Gold 101 radio station in Clyde, Ohio, retiring in 2009, and was a member of the Streetsboro United Methodist Church, having served on several Church committees. David's pleasures in life included being with his family, working in his yard, daily walks around Cowan Lake, observing the humming birds that returned every season to drink his special syrup, travel and rooting for his beloved Buckeyes. David is survived by his wife of 47 years Jacquelyn M. Searfoss, his children Kimberly (Donald) Hilt and Amy Rodriguez, his grandchildren Jessica DeWalt, Kelsey Shoemaker, Caitlin Wilson, Matthew Rodriguez and Connor Rodriguez, 4 great grandchildren, and his siblings Barbara Edmiston and Gaye Cline. Per Dave's request, cremation has taken place. Memorial calling hours will be Sunday November 20, 2022 from 3:00 PM until time of Memorial Services at 4:00 PM at the Streetsboro United Methodist Church 8940 St Rt 43 Streetsboro, Ohio 44241 with Pastor Sue Ritts officiating. The family would like to thank the staff at the UH Cleveland for all the care and compassion that was given. They also ask that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Streetsboro United Methodist Church, p.o.box 2005, Streetsboro, 44241 or The Salvation Army of Portage County, 268 W. Main St., Ravenna, 44266 or the charity of your choice. Condolences and memories of David may be shared with his family at www.sscfuneralhomes.com.
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Bill Gray
November 20, 2022
Camping On the Back Forty.
When we were 10 or 12 we started camping on David´s farm. I would come over from my farm close by and his dad would drive us back to the woods. A little creek ran through the property, not big enough for a boat but there were small fish and crawdads. I had a Duluth pack my grandfather had given me and we loaded it up with food, utensils, a Coleman stove, and some other stuff. We also had a tent. We built a fire and cooked meals and enjoyed sleeping in the woods. Dave had a trap line and we would check it to see if any animals had been caught. In those days there were bounties on animals considered pests. The raccoon was one. Sometimes if the water was up we would and sometimes we would catch a fish. Dave and I both knew something about cleaning fish from family outings. We knew how to scale and gut a fish. Not much fish was left after cleaning.
They were one or two night affairs for Dave and me. It was a precious time for a couple of kids our age.
I will always remember you, Dave. Good times.
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