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Donald Foraker Obituary
Born on July 8, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to Ernest D. and Lyda E. (McNeil) Foraker, he was a life resident of the Doylestown and Norton areas. Don was retired from the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 94 in Canton. A member of the former Cornerstone Church, he loved to view nature either on his motorcycle or by taking walks in the woods.
Preceded in death by his parents; first wife, June Foraker, and daughter, Terri Balow; he is survived by his children, Dawn (Dave) Cipar of New Philadelphia, Ohio, Guy (Susan) Foraker of Louisiana, Lisa Foraker of Doylestown, Chad Foraker of Norton; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Larry (Sherry) Foraker of Norton; sister, Sonya (Matt) Porter of Norton; numerous nieces and nephews.
Donald was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
A private service will be held by the family with interment at High Church Cemetery. Online guest book is available at www.zakmonbarrenfh.com
(Zak-Thacker & Monbarren, 330-658-2211)
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Cori Greenawalt-McCabe
January 24, 2011
Lisa, Chad and the entire Foraker family...I am so sorry for your loss...I have many wonderful memories of Mr. Foraker throughout the years...He always had a way of making me laugh...I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Margie Polefko
January 20, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pasterchek and Hubby Family
January 19, 2011
Larry and Sherry, We were sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Larry & Sue Kunkel
January 18, 2011
Godspeed!
Doris Cunningham
January 18, 2011
Chad, i am sorry to hear about your father. I will keep you & your family in my prayers.
judith adams
January 18, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
SCOTT STARCHER
January 17, 2011
MA GOD BE WITH YOU ALL THRU THE SORROW BE STRONG.
Madie Blue
January 17, 2011
Lisa, my prayers are with you and your family for the loss of your father. May he be at peace in heaven..
Jill Clark-Genet
January 17, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karen Biro Hennis
January 17, 2011
Larry and Sherry, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 17, 2011
Dawn, Guy, Chad & Lisa - My heart goes out to each of you with the passing of your dad. With deepest sympathy, Kim (Linderman)
Zak-Monbarren Funeral Homes
January 17, 2011
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