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Eleanor Porr Obituary
Born on September 24, 1918 in Akron to Emmet and Lena (Mac-Donald) Porter, she was a resident of Doylestown since 1946. A graduate of Kent State University, Eleanor was a teacher for over 34 years with the Twinsburg, Norton, Wadsworth, and Chippewa School Districts. Eleanor was a member of the Doylestown United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and the Retired Teachers of Wayne County. She was a past Lioness with the Doylestown Lions Club, and was a charter member of the Doylestown American Legion Post 407 Ladies Auxiliary. Eleanor was an avid reader and loved to play bridge.
Preceded in death by her husband, George E. in 1995; great-grandson, Tobey Porr Johnson; one brother; four sisters; and many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; she is survived by her daughter, Claire (Mike) Ropp of Wilmington, Ohio; son, Dean (Joanne) Porr of Doylestown; grandchildren, Bradley (Leslie) Ropp, Julie Porr Johnson, Eric (Abby) Porr; great-grandchildren, Drew Johnson, Celia Johnson, Lauren Ropp, Morgan Ropp; sister, Josephine Hartman of Cleveland.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, February, 23, 2011 at 7 p.m. at Zak-Thacker & Monbarren Funeral Home, 132 N. Portage St., Doylestown, 44230 with family friend Rev. Dale Youngblood, officiating. A private burial will be held at Easton Union Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until service time on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Doylestown United Methodist Church, 153 Church St., Doylestown, 44230. Online obituary and guest registry are available at www.zakmonbarrenfh.com
(Zak-Thacker & Monbarren, 330-658-2211)
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for Eleanor Porr
Amy Bernhardt (Hummel)
May 24, 2011
I was fortunate to have Eleanor as my next door neighbor for 19 years and she and George will always stay dear to my heart.
February 25, 2011
Dear Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers with you all.
Tammy (Porr) Noltemeyer and family
February 22, 2011
Most precious Heavenly Father, Death has entered our ranks and we pause to pay tribute to your servant, Eleanor. Her service For God and Country has ended but the results of her loyal efforts will go on. We praise you for her life.
Michele N. Sandridge, Chaplain
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Ohio
Mike Moore
February 22, 2011
What a blessing it was to have her as my 5th grade teacher. How fortunate I was to have such a person in my life not only at school but to see her all the time at church as well. I did so enjoy my visits with her but I have to admit I resented that she was sharper at 88 than I was at 48.
Linda & Dave Sayre
February 22, 2011
Dean and family, We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a very nice lady. Spent much time with her within the Lioness club. She will be greatly missed.
Marianne Kline
February 21, 2011
Dean, Joanne & Family - Sorry to hear of your Mothers Passing, she sounded like an wonderful lady who gave so much of herself to her family and community. Your in our thoughts and Prayers. Marianne & Paul Kline Family, (Tiffin, Ohio)
Amy Miller
February 21, 2011
Dean & family - Very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time.
(We worked together years ago at Loral)
February 21, 2011
OH! SHE WAS MY WONDERFUL FIFTH GRADE TEACHER AT HAZEL HARVEY. LOVED HER:) kathy daniels kelly
Pam Goodwill
February 21, 2011
Dean, Joanne, Julie and family;
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Goodwill (Durbin)
Sherry and Fred Wells
February 21, 2011
Thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Zak-Monbarren Funeral Homes
February 21, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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