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Dana Oldham Obituary

Dana Clinton Oldham

Dana Clinton Oldham, 39, of Mogadore, passed away unexpectedly March 9, 2003.

He was born Feb. 26, 1964, in Vicenza, Italy. Dana was a veteran, having proudly served in the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by son, Dana C. Oldham. Survivors include his wife, Teri L. (Pursley) of Mogadore; mother, Aila A. Johnson (Eric) of Arlington, Texas; father, Morris C. Oldham (Kelly) of Coven try; daughters, Laurel Oldham of Pekin, Ind., Samantha Rentz, Aila Oldham, Alexis (Dana) Oldham, all of Mogadore; sons, Germey and Levi Oldham of Indiana, Corey Rentz, Luke Pursley, both of Moga dore; sisters, Ness Drurey of Cov entry, Jenny Ryan of Texas; grand mother, Verna Johnson of Texas; father and mother-in-law, Linda and James Swinehart of Mogadore; brother-in-law, David Pursley of Mogadore.

Family and friends may call Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Scott Campbell officiating. Interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Ceme tery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. (NEWCOMER-FARLEY, 330-784-3334.)

Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Mar. 12, 2003.

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Pat Gill

March 20, 2003

My deepest sympathy to you & your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Dana will be forever in my memories. Love from his other "MOM".

Pat Gill

March 20, 2003

You will forever be remembered for your loving friendship & kindness you showed to me and my family. God loves you and so do we. Pat, Bobby & Angela & Kyle.

Andrea L. Wondrak

March 13, 2003

My deepest sympathy to your family. My thoughts/prayers are with you all.



(Morris works with our Company - William C. Skaryd)

joe smith

March 12, 2003

To the family of Dana, We are sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.

JOHN NEAL

March 12, 2003

SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. JEANIE, JOHNNY

Robert & Maria Bates

March 12, 2003

Our prayers are with you.

Keith Norris

March 12, 2003

Keith & Arlene Norris (friends of Mo)

Ron & Mary Adkins

March 12, 2003

To the family of Dana, we are so sorry to hear about your loss, Please know you are in our thoughts.



Ron & Mary Adkins

The Staff of Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home

March 12, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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