Dorene L. Radaker 1931-2024 | News, Sports, Jobs

She was born on February 6, 1931, in Distant, Pa., the daughter of the late Homer Howard Burford and Margaret J. Henry Burford. She lived in Newton Falls from 1973 to 2018. Before that, she lived in Warren, Pa. and Warren, Ohio. She spent her final years in Warren, Ohio and Indianapolis.

Dorene worked for many years as a cashier for Kmart in Warren and for Newton Falls Cleaners. She enjoyed reading, cooking and playing the piano.

Dorene is survived by her sister Janet Powell of Summerville, Pennsylvania, her three sons Kevin (Linda) Radaker of Noblesville, Indiana, Gregory (Linda) Radaker of Dewey, Oklahoma, and Eric (Lisa) Radaker of Akron, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Her parents, her husband Paul Edward Radaker, and four of her siblings, Lillian, Chelsea, Homer and Clayton, are already deceased.

In accordance with Dorene’s wishes, cremation took place.

Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 27 at Newton Falls First Church of God in Newton Falls, with Pastor Jennifer Dorn officiating.

Dorene will be buried in Newton Falls Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, in memory of Dorene L. Radaker.

Arrangements are being handled by James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444; 330-872-5440.

Family and friends may view her obituary online or send their condolences to www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

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