Karen G. Dedon's Obituary
MANTUA Karen G. Dedon, 64 years of age, passed away Saturday August 21, 2010 at her residence. Karen was born in San Diego, California on September 27, 1945 the daughter of the late Kenneth D. and Claudia (Darah) Snyder. A lifetime resident of the Mantua area, she was a 1964 graduate of Crestwood Schools. Karen was employed for over 20 years as a hair dresser at Sheridan's Beauty Salon in Ravenna, following which she worked at General Electric in Ravenna, retiring in 2006 after 25 years of service. She was a former member of Portage Faith United Methodist Church. She and her husband Roger enjoyed boating, camping and spending special times at Marblehead. On September 11, 1965, she married Roger R. Dedon who survives at their home. Also surviving is her son Matthew Dedon and daughter Jodi (Timothy) Lohr both of Mantua; her sisters Deb (Les) Roosa of Shalersville, Darlene (Kenneth) Kruhmin of Rootstown and Marsha (John) Hall of Mantua and her loving grandchildren Kenneth, Kyle and Kenzie Lohr and Brooke and Matthew Dedon. Karen also is survived by her devoted 4 legged child "Paris". She was preceded in death by her brothers K.D. and David Snyder. Calling hours will be Tuesday August 24, 2010 from 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P. M. at the Green Family Funeral Home & Crematory Service in Mantua, where her funeral service will begin at 8:00 P.M. with Mr. Alvin Mills officiating. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Mantua-Shalersville Fire Department. Her complete obituary, video tribute and funeral service may be viewed online at www.GreenFamilyFuneralHome.com. $(document).ready(function(){ flowplayer("vidplyr1", "/tools/flowplayer/flowplayer-3.1.2.swf", { clip: { autoPlay: false, onStart: function(clip) { stopBGMusic(); } } }); });
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