Mary Dianne "Sears" Abbott

Mary Dianne "Sears" Abbott obituary

Mary Dianne "Sears" Abbott

Mary Abbott Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anthony Funeral Homes, McGowan-Reid & Santos Chapel on Jul. 22, 2025.

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Mary Dianne Abbott, 70, passed away, with her beloved husband by her side, on July 20, 2025.Dianne was born in Dover, Ohio on April 17, 1955 and was a 1974 graduate of Dover High School. She worked for many years as a home health aide. Dianne enjoyed cross stitch, reading, and other various arts and crafts.
Dianne was preceded in death by her parents Doyle & Mary Sears, along with four brothers. She is survived by her husband 48 years, Franklin; daughters Janna (Adam) Redd, Amanda (Brian Kernel) Abbott, & Ashley Abbott; grandchildren Abbegayle, AJ, Noah, Grace, Lily, Phillip, & Izabelle; brothers Bob (Alice) Sears & Doyle Sears, Jr. and sister Louise Palmer, along with a host of nieces & nephews.
A graveside service will take place on Friday, July 25, 1pm at Chestnut Hill Memorial Gardens in Cuyahoga Falls.

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