Barry E. Tanner's Obituary
Obituary
SHALERSVILLE Barry E. Tanner, 59 years of age, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at UH-Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Born in Medina, Ohio on January 7, 1962, he was the son of the late Marvin and Wanda (Earlywine) Tanner. A resident of Shalersville the past 25 years, Mr. Tanner made a career of Fire Protection and Pipe Fitting. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and riding his motorcycle with his wife by his side. ”Jack of All Trades, Master of None” would describe Mr. Tanner to his family, and friends. His grandkids will forever remember how their Papa loved to pick on them, as he showed his love while creating lasting memories. Family was truly important, and he will be missed by all of them! On August 18, 2007, he married Martha (Burns) Tanner who survives at home. Also surviving are his children Justin (Stacy) Tanner, Hannah (Scott) Siska, Tyler (Margaret) Welch, Heather (Lonnie) Szuhay, Robert (Tanya) Welch, Barry (Brittany) Tanner, Gene (Katelyn) Tanner, Kenna (Stephanie) Burns; siblings Carl Tanner, David Tanner, Gale (Vicki) Tanner, Kenny (Denise) Tanner, Scott Tanner, Diana (Rod) Correll; and 14 grandchildren. His brothers Robert , Ray, and Gene Tanner, and sister Peggy Tanner preceded him in death. Calling hours will be Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the Green Family Funeral Home & Crematory Service, 4668 Pioneer Trail at the corner of St. Rt. 44, Mantua, Ohio 44255 from 5:00 P.M.-7: 00 P.M. Cremation will follow. Condolences and memories may be viewed at www.greenfamily funeralhome.com.
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