Helen Dorton Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 13, 2023, at the age of 86, Helen Dorton (Seville, Ohio), born in Akron, Ohio passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Schlaker, Jr. and Mary Theresa Schlaker (Mekler); her aunt Anne Mekler; her husband James M. Dorton; her sister Paulette Coleman (Schlaker); her brother-in-law Clarence "Dewey" Coleman; her grandchild Gayle A. Thatcher; and her friend Ray A. Brabson.
She is survived by: her close friend Sandra "Sandy" Spak; her sister-in-law Jean Brown; her grandchildren, Alex Graziani, Jalen Dorton, Emily Dorton, Faith Dorton, AJ Dorton and Jonas Dorton; her great grandchildren, Isaac Dorton, Ember Hilliard and Judah Hilliard; her granddaughter Monica; her friends, Don and Carolee; her goddaughter Colleen; her dancing Libby; and her caregiver Jodi. She is also survived by cousins, students, neighbors, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, should loved ones desire, memorial donations may be made to Jackson Friends Church, 7945 Portage Street NW, Massillon, OH 44646, or to Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Rd., Seville, OH 44273.
