Jerry L. Masters

Jerry L. Masters obituary

Jerry L. Masters

Jerry Masters Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Arnold Funeral Home - Hartville on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Jerry Lee Masters, 89, formerly of Hartville, passed away on November 18, 2025. After proudly serving in the United States Navy, Jerry worked as a salesman most of his life in the beer and wine industry. He worked many years for The House of LaRose Company, until he started his own coil cleaning company where he worked well into his 80's.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 60 years, Donna "Diane" and his daughter, Rebecca Freas and son, Raymond Masters.

He is survived by his son, Russell (Shellee) Masters; two grandsons, Brian Smith, and Steven Masters; and his sister, Melynda Sue Johnson of Florida.

A private burial will be held at Rose Hill Burial Park in Akron.

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