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Tanya Boyer Obituary
Tanya Lorraine Boyer was called home September 4, 2016. "Your job is done, it is time to come home and rest in my arms. You have done all that I asked of you."
She was born on December 20, 1948 to James Garfield and Mary (Jackson) Boyer and a life resident of Akron, Ohio.
Tanya graduated from Garfield High School and Central State University, attaining a BS in Accounting. After graduation, her working career involved several organizations starting with Goodyear Tire, Metro Transit Authority, Office of the Auditor of State of Ohio; ending with the position of Finance Director for the City of Streetsboro, Ohio.
Tanya was active in several organizations throughout her life; most recently she was second vice president of the Federated Democratic Women of Summit County. Her greatest avocation was that of a "friend" and a truer friend you will not find.
Preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters, Baby Girl and Toni Boyer. She is survived by her brother, James (Lynne) of Kansas City, Mo.; sisters, Twyla Boyer and Rev. JoAnn Harris both of Akron, Ohio; nephews, Christopher and Anthony of Kansas City, Mo. and Kenneth of Fredericksburg, Va.; niece, Erica of Kansas City, Mo.; and a great aunt, Thoretha Fox of Akron, Ohio; as well as many cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 16, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 Canton Rd., Akron, Ohio from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Fr. John A. Valencheck at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2016 at St. Sebastian Church, 476 Mull Avenue, Akron, Ohio. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron, Ohio.
"May the peace of the Lord be with you always."
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Debbie Williams
September 14, 2025
Here´s your friends as we stood with you back in
1973....
May you continue to
Rest In Peace.
Debbie
September 8, 2024
Tanya Girl, it´s football season again and as Rams we would be gearing up for Friday nights at the at the Rubberbowl!! Days of past....So much fun we had many years ago!!
Still miss our chats and happy hours at your house. Twyla is hanging in there big time, so continue to RIH.
Debbie
Debbie Williams
September 6, 2020
Tanya is still missed by many of friends. However, because of her strength through many years of illness, we all got stronger. Twyla has taken on the family mantel with love and a glowing sense of purpose. Tanya would be proud of her “little sister”! May Twyla and James be always blessed and Tanya, RIH.
Ellen & Jerry Sanders
September 5, 2020
We will always miss & remember our good neighbor. We wish all the comfort & God's peace to Twyla & the rest of her family.
Debbie Williams
September 5, 2019
We all are continuing to miss Tanya girl, and her kindness. RIP.
Lula Crawford Green
September 20, 2016
My Dear Friend Tanya, love you so much. How quickly our teenage years have slipped by. So glad we got the chance to take our Home Girls Vegas outing - we sure had a great time. My heart is filled with sorrow right now and heavy with sadness but also with Thankful Prayers for having you as my friend all these years and managed to keep in touch. Prayers of Strength and Blessings to you Twyla, James, Family. AMEN.
September 18, 2016
Dear Twyla,
We had intended to attend the Mass for your dear sister on Sat. but had an emergency situation arise.We are so sorry for your loss. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers and hope you find comfort in the wonderful memories you created together. May Tanya rest in peace with your parents and Tonya. in the presence of God.
Ray & MarieAnn Thomas
September 17, 2016
We just learned of Tanya's passing and we send so much sympathy to her family. We will miss her so much. She was such a good neighbor.
ADRIENNE NELSON
September 16, 2016
Twyla and the entire Boyer Family
Praying for God to comfort you, faith to uphold you, and loving, memories to heal your heart.
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Adrienne Nelson,
Federated Democratic Woment of Summit County, First Vice President
SUSAN KRAMER
September 15, 2016
My dear Twila -
I am so sorry. Tanya was a beautiful person inside and out. I will never forget our beautiful trip to Italy. I am so glad you both were with us and that we came to know you.
I am sure she is smiling her beautiful smile at Jesus and Our Lady right now. God love and keep you.
Fred and Sue Kramer
Barb Brown
September 15, 2016
I remember Tanya fondly as we worked together at Montgomery Ward Sales Audit around 1968. I would run into her at continuing education seminars on occasion. She was a dear, sweet woman and always with a smile on her face. My sympathies to her family and friends.
Barbara Cargill
September 15, 2016
Remembering all the fun times we shared! Also all the rides back and forth from Central State University! My prayers of comfort to Twyla, James and family.
September 15, 2016
Like a father who removes the cause of his children's suffering and dries their eyes, God will help and strengthen you during this difficult time. Jeremiah 29:12
Sincerely,
JS
The Staff of Newcomer Funeral Home
September 15, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Debbbie Williams
September 13, 2016
The news of Tanya's passing has deeply affected all of her friends who were raised in South as well as Southeast Akron and attended Garfield Senior High School. We grew up in very tight-nit neighborhoods and socialized with each other just about every weekend. She was a wonderful, loving friend, always willing to help you out when needed. Tanya and her family were in many ways my second family, my neighbors and classmates. May God always bless Twyla and James and other family members. I will never forget you all and am keeping you in my prayers.
Dresden Scott
September 12, 2016
Tanya was a faithful and loving friend. She was kind and inspirational. I loved laughing with her about the old and new. My prayers and condolences to the family she adored.
Karol Petro
September 12, 2016
My sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of Tanya Boyer. It's been a long time, but it feels like yesterday, that I had the privilege to work with Tanya at the Auditor of State's Office. She was my supervisor for a short time until I was promoted, but I would see her in the office and at trainings where she would always have a smile on her face. She was a kind and nice 'Lady'. Rest in Peace Tanya!
Charles Small
September 11, 2016
Just like her mother one of the finest women that ever lived in Akron.Always the perfect Lady.
Earth's loss is Heavens gain. She will be missed.
God bless the family.
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