Dorothy "Dottie" Fairbee

Dorothy "Dottie" Fairbee obituary, Warren, OH

Dorothy "Dottie" Fairbee

Dorothy Fairbee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carl W. Hall Funeral Services on Dec. 28, 2025.
Dorothy "Dottie" Fairbee, 83, of Warren, OH passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025 at the Hospice House. She was born April 19, 1942 in Ravenna, OH, a daughter of the late Gus Mackey Sr.and the late Viola (Moore) Mackey.
She was a graduate of Rootstown High School, and worked many different jobs throughout her life. Dottie was known for her contagious smile, sense of humor and generosity. A devoted Cleveland Guardians fan, she also had a love for word games and her tea and honey.
Dottie will be remembered by her children, Renee (Ron) Ritchey of Mantua, OH; Jimmy (Liz) Fairbee of Garrettsville, OH; Christine (Paul) Heaton of Naples, FL; Kathryn (Robert) Holmes of Warren, OH and Amy (Rob) Hall of Lockhaven, PA, brother, Gus Mackey of Rootstown, OH, sister Regina Sweet as well as 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings
A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, January 4th 2025, from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the Nelson Community Center, 11639 Windham Parkman Road, Garrettsville, OH 44231.
Carl W. Hall Funeral Home is honored to assist with the arrangements for cremation.

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