Doris Jean Sands' Obituary
FAIRLAWN-MANTUADoris Jean Sands, 80 years of age, passed away Saturday September 3, 2011 at Akron General Medical center. Born on August 3, 1931 in Trail Run, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Lois (Petty) Dimit. Doris moved to Fairlawn in 2000, formerly residing in Mantua most of her life where she was a 1949 graduate of Mantua High School. Doris was employed at Samuel Moore Company as a secretary, following which she was a secretary for many years at the Wheeler Insurance Company. She was a former member of Mystic Chapter O.E.S. and presently a longtime member of Portage Faith United Methodist Church. On May 17, 1958, she married Willis F. Sands who survives at their home, and together they enjoyed spending many quality years vacationing the winter months in Florida. Survivors in addition to her husband are her daughter Heather (Keith) Rupnik of Tallmadge and her grandchildren Keegan, Ethan and Haden Rupnik. No calling hours. Cremation has been held. A Memorial Service for Doris will be held Saturday September 17, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Portage Faith United Methodist Church, 9922 St. Rt. 44, Mantua with Rev. Carolyn Berry officiating. A time of fellowship will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to her church. Arrangements are by the Green Family Funeral Home & Crematory Service in Mantua.
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