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Daniel Stopher Obituary

Daniel J. Stopher, 52, of Cookeville, Tenn., passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012 after a hard battle with cancer.

He worked at W&O Construction Company as a Concrete Superintendent for the last two years and will be missed. This company stood by Danny to the very end showing what being human is all about.

A native of Akron, Ohio, he was a resident of Florida for 32 years and was transferred to Tennessee in 2010.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Stopher of Cookeville, Tenn.; his father, Richard (Dave) Stopher and stepmother, Carla Stopher of Akron, Ohio; his son, Austin D. Stopher of Ocala, Fla.; his aunts, Betty Jean Betts of North Carolina, Vera Mae Halterman of Akron, Ohio, Carol Ann Cavener of Idaho and Lois Wolfe of Akron, Ohio; his uncles, Steve Stopher of Charlotte, N.C., and Tom Stopher of Cincinnati, Ohio; many stepsisters, stepbrothers and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Lee Wolfe of Massillon , Ohio and his brother, Steve D. Stopher also of Massillon, Ohio.

His wishes of cremation have been carried out by his wife, Sandra Stopher of Cookeville, Tenn. No services will be held.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Nov. 18, 2012.

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Casey Bryant

December 17, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Danny and his family. He was always one to come into work and keep us all laughing!

rick dotson

December 6, 2012

it was with deep sorrow i happened upon this obit. you were my boss and my friend but friend first. thank you headcat

Nolan Campbell

December 5, 2012

Danny was by far one of the toughest men I have ever known. I only knew him for a very short time, but I will never forget him. He loved his work and he loved his wife and family. Rest In Peace my friend.

Sherry Franklin

December 4, 2012

Danny was a great friend to me and my family. He would do anything for you. I will miss him. May God be with his wife, he loved her dearly. My prayer go out to his family.

Angie Hite

December 3, 2012

God, He is our Comfort, He is our friend. Through His Son Jesus we have the blessed hope of eternal life. Our prayers are with you Sandra and all the family. What a blessing it has been to meet you!

Michelle Chance

November 29, 2012

My condolences goes out to my big sister Sandra and the Stopher family i guess next year on my July 28 is when i would really miss him since we share the same wedding anniversary and spending most of the day on the phone with you

November 25, 2012

My prayers go out to the immediate family at the time of sorrow. Danny was courageous throughout his illness and his wife, Sandra took excellent care of him. He will be missed. Colleen Hughes

Colleen Hughes

November 25, 2012

My sympathy and prayers go to the whole family. Danny was courageous throughout the chemo and radiation treatments and Sandra took excellent care of him. He will be missed.

Terry and Rick Sampsel

November 20, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about Danny. My deepest sympathy to all who loved him. I pray God will comfort you.

Jamila Gomez

November 18, 2012

My sympathy and condolences go out to my sister Sandra & the Stopher family and may Danny r.i.p. in Heaven's arms!

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