Jane S. Copeland

DOYLESTOWN - Our beloved mother has passed to Glory. Jane S. Copeland, 89, formerly of Stow, Ohio, passed away on September 17, 2025, surrounded by her family, following a lengthy illness.

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, she was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Esther Sholeen; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Alice Sholeen, Carl and Lucy Sholeen, and her twin brother, John Sholeen.

Jane is survived by her children, Mark (Wendy) Copeland, Susie (Terry) Lilley, Carl (Lauren) Copeland, Sarah Copeland, and Sheryl (Craig) West. She was an extraordinary grandma and great grandma to Michael (Kayla) Lilley, Daniel Lilley, Aryn Copeland, Taylor Copeland, Jordan West, Brooke (Nate Powers) West, Zachary (Sarah) West, and Logan West, along with great-grandchildren, Brody Hogle and Taya West. Jane is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and her former sister-in-law, Brenda Sholeen.

Jane was a dedicated member of the Stow United Methodist Church. She was active in ministry leadership, lay speakers, and other activities through which she could share her faith and encouragement with others.

Jane was an exceptionally gifted and giving person who spread joy and kindness everywhere she went, even in her final days at her Chapel Hill Community home. She shared hugs, laughter, and compliments liberally with the staff who adored her gentle and grateful spirit.

The family would like to thank all the special people in her life who cared for her, including Bob and Carol Wickland, Dan and Lynn Steffey, Terry and Judy Jagger, Laura Root, all of her in-home health aides who assisted her over the years, as well as Crossroads Hospice. We would also like to thank the staff at Chapel Hill Community who cared for her like family.

Jane touched the lives of so many people throughout her life and ministry. She will be revered and missed by all whose lives were impacted by her warmth and caring regard.

A memorial service will be held 3:30 PM, Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Redmon Funeral Home, 3633 Darrow Road, Stow 44224, with visitation from 1 PM until service time.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Humane Society of Summit County, 752 West Portage Trail, Akron, Ohio 44313 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.