Gaynell E. Shope

Gaynell E. Shope obituary, Streetsboro, OH

Gaynell E. Shope

Gaynell Shope Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shorts-Spicer-Crislip Funeral Home - Streetsboro on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Gaynell E. Shope 78 of Streetsboro passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at UH Portage Medical Center. She was born October 5, 1947 in Ravenna, Ohio to Robert W. and Gaynelle V. (Call) Shope. Gaynell was a member of the Streetsboro United Methodist Church, retired teacher and Middle School Athletic Director for Streetsboro City Schools and she owned and operated the Streetsboro Professional Building. She was a life member of the Portage County Animal Protective League, the Ohio Education Association, Portage County Retired Teachers Association, International Jugglers Association, BMW Motorcycle Owners of America, Akron BMW Motorcycle Club, Mosquito Beemers Motorcycle Club and had her pilots license. Survivors include her sister Roberta D. Reed and several co-workers and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Robert C. Shope. Calling hours will be from 6 - 8 PM Monday, October 20, 2025 at Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home Streetsboro Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1 PM Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the funeral home with Pastor Gordon Blickle officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Streetsboro. In lieu of flowers memorials should be made to the Portage County APL or Shriner's Children's Hospital.
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October 20, 2025

Alan Wilt posted to the memorial.

October 17, 2025

Melinda Fronek posted to the memorial.

October 17, 2025

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Alan Wilt

October 20, 2025

She was a very special lady who cared for students well beyond after they graduated. She never forgot a face of former students. She was a GREAT Teacher.

Melinda Fronek

October 17, 2025

To family and friends we lost a true treasure in Gay. She was my friend my coach and my the coach of my children. She was a mentor to me as I coached for many years with her in the Jr High and she will be missed by many.

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