Marjorie E. Stacy 1931-2024

Born April 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy Harrold Wilkeson.

She was a 1949 graduate of Springfield Township High School where she met the love of her life, Edward C. Stacy. They were married on March 17, 1951, and were blessed with 71 years of marriage before his death Dec. 4, 2022. They raised six children together and always looked forward to spending time with their large close-knit family.

Marjorie was a member of Petersburg Presbyterian Church where she baked the communion bread for years as her mother did before her. As one who loved to bake and cook, Marjorie welcomed anyone into her home with open arms and always offered a good meal to eat and some of her delicious home-canned fruit.

Marjorie had a charming wit and liked to joke around with her loved ones. Her joys included leisurely moments on her swing, feeding and watching the birds, putting together puzzles and tending to her beautiful orchids. Marjorie also found immense happiness in square dancing with her husband Ed, as well as attending the local fairs to watch and support him in his horse racing endeavors. Most of all, Marjorie loved being a mom and grandma to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are her six children, Dolores (Richard) Parks of New Middletown, Gary (Susan) Stacy of New Waterford, James (Amy) Stacy of Boardman, Ronald (Judy) Stacy of Petersburg, Richard (Michelle) Stacy of New Springfield and Lynda Shearer of York, Pa.; 10 grandchildren, Diane Burns, William (Michele) Parks, Bradley (Jennifer) Parks, Bryan (Megan) Stacy, Daniel (Megan) Stacy, Ryan (Katlin) Stacy, Emily (Michael) Ciccone, Erica Shearer, Mark Shearer and Laura Shearer; and 11 great-grandchildren, Connor, Julianna, Hunter, Millie Jo, Audrey, Austin, Kadence, Hannah, Ashlyn, Louis and Emilio.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Wilkeson; sisters, Miriam Smith, Jane Simcox and Helen Kawecki; and son-in-law, Blaine Shearer.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, 270 N. Main Street, Poland, with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. burial will follow at Petersburg Cemetery.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Julie Dubiel for her dedicated caregiving over the past year and to Rhonda Leipply for her exceptional caregiving, friendship and unwavering support to both Marjorie and Ed.

The family requests that material tributes take the form of contributions to Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Campus, 214 E. Bowery St., Akron, OH 44308 in memory of Marjorie.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland.

Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com/

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