John W. Gardiner

John W. Gardiner obituary, Bolivar, OH

John W. Gardiner

John Gardiner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lebold-Smith Funeral Home Bolivar, oh on Oct. 1, 2025.

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John W. Gardiner, 74, of Strasburg, died Friday, February 21, 2025 at Hennis Care Centre in Bolivar. Born June 30, 1950 in New Jersey, he was a son of the late James and Mary (Fenton) Gardiner. He retired as a fork lift driver from Crown Cork and Seal Manufacturing in Massillon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Mary (Medure) Gardiner, on October 12, 2023. Surviving are two sons, Christopher Gardiner and Justin Gardiner both of Strasburg; 5 grandchildren; a sister Ruth Ann Thomas and a brother Jerry Gardiner both of Massillon. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers Jim and Jay Gardiner. Private family graveside services will be held at Union Lawn Cemetery in Navarre. The Lebold-Smith Funeral Home in Bolivar is handling the arrangements.
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