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Sarah Jane Tomerlin
Date Of Birth:July 24, 1931
Date Of Death:February 5, 2010
Service Date:CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE ~ Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 1:00 pm at the Unity Church Center, 1226 Naylor Lloyd Rd, Girard, OH 44420 330-539-0122

NILES - Sarah Jane Tomerlin,  78, of 439 North Cleveland Avenue died at 10:30pm,  Friday February 5, 2010 at the Hospice House, North Lima.  Sarah  was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on July 24, 1931 to Walter J. and Cynthia Ellen (Blaine) Abernathy and came to this area as a child.

Sarah graduated from Niles McKinley High School and Youngstown College with a degree in Education. She retired from her teaching profession in 1986 from the Niles City School System where she was employed for 35 years.
 
She was an active member of the Unity Church Centre of Girard, following retirement she served as a  volunteer and former board member for Niles Community Services and especially envolved with the Christmas programs of the agency, a volunteer and former board member of the Trumbull County chapter of the American Red Cross and also very active at the Niles Branch of the Red Cross. She enjoyed playing bridge and dancing, and spending the winter months in Arizona. She was inducted into  the Niles Alumni Assocoation several years ago.
 
Sarah is survived by a daughter, Cay Tomerlin and husband Reed Broadway with whom she lived, two sons, Mark and Joyce Tomerlin of Niles, John andCathy Tomerlin of Allegany, NY. eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, a sister in law, Frances Terreri of Poland.
 
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Joseph (Jack) Tomerlin whom she married August 16, 1952 and he died June 4, 2002.
 
A celebration of her life service
Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 1:00 pm
at the Unity Church Center,
1226 Naylor Lloyd Road, Girard, OH 44420
330-539-0122
[please car pool if possible - parking is limited]
 
Material contributions in her memory may be made to the Niles Community Services, Vienna Avenue, Niles, Unity Church Center, Naylor Lloyd Road, Girard or Hospice House, North Lima.
 
Funeral arrangements are by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446
  • From: Harry and Jo-Anne Nass
    Location:Cortland, Ohio

    Dear Mark, Joyce, Cay, Reed, John, Cathy, and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. We offer our sincere condolences. We pray that God will grant you peace and comfort at this difficult time. Sincerely, Harry and Jo-Anne Nass

  • From: Herb, Merilee, and Brian  Daugherty
    Location:El Paso, TX

    To all of Sarah's family, Our sincere sympathy on Sarah's passing. She, and Jack, were truly significant figures in our lives, both as fellow skiers and as mentors. Although we are far away, please know that she and all of you will be in our thoughts and our prayers. She was a great lady and will be sorely missed. Herb, Merilee, and Brian Daugherty

  • From: Sheila Saad
    Location:Poland, Ohio

    To the Tomerlin children---Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your mother and our friend, Sarah. We were saddened to learn of her passing. She was a wonderful person, a caring and thoughtful friend, and an inspiration to those of us lucky enough to be taken under her wing. She was a rare individual who was bigger than life, and we consider ourselves fortunate to have known her. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Sheila Saad

  • From: Beatrice  Baer
    Location:Niles,. OH

    So very sorry to hear about Sarah's death. She was a special lady. I will never forget the wonderful times we had skiing with her and your father. You are all in my prayers.

  • From: Ardis Cassidy-Fleck
    Location:Niles, Ohio

    To the family of Sarah , I wanted to say that she was a wonderful person and teacher. She taught me so much and I have remembered her my whole life. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ardis

  • From: Dolores Stillwagon
    Location:Girard, OH

    Cay, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on your loss. - D.

  • From: Jack Ryan
    Location:Niles, Ohio

    Cay, Mark and John...I have many very pleasant memories of your mother...and your father as well. They were both special people and the world is a better place because they were a part of it. I am sorry for your loss. Jack Ryan

  • From: Sherry Mills
    Location:Cortland ohio

    Dear Cay and families, So sorry to read of your Mother's passing. I will always remember what an asset she was to the chorus. I enjoyed her so much. You all are in my prayers.

  • From: Beky Tock - Davis
    Location:Austintown

    Dear John and family, My condolences. You mother was a very special teacher. Some of my favorite memories are from her class. She expected the best and it is partly because of her that I am the way I am today. She was a role model in every sense of the word. I will keep her in my prayers.

  • From: GENE  PRINCIPI

    TO THE JACK AND SARAH TOMERLIN FAMILY, IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT I LEARN OF THE PASSING OF SARAH JANE. I KNEW SARAH FROM MY RELATIONSHIP WITH JACK.SHE ALWAYS BRIGHTENED OUR OCCASSIONAL SOCIAL GET- TOGETHERS. THOUGH SHE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY, JACK HAS BEEN RUNNING 'THE GREAT ORDERMATIC IN THE SKY' BY HIMSELF FOR ALMOST EIGHT YEARS-HE WILL SURELY WELCOME THE COMPANY. PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCEREST CONDOLENSES WITH THE HOPE THAT YOU WILL ALL FIND SOME MEASURE OF SOLACE IN THE MANY MEMORIES AND GOOD TIMES THAT YOU HAVE SHARED WITH SARAH JANE. SINCERELY, GENE PRINCIPI

  • From: Pam Anderson
    Location:United States

    Dear Cay and family of Sarah-- Your mother is one of the "special ladies" that I had the priviledge of knowing. She was always so full of life and maintained a wonderful sense of humor. Her way of looking at the world in such a positive light made her a woman one would never forget. My mother, Jackie Craig, also has a special place in her heart for Sarah! She remembers the kind words that were said at the funeral for the passing of Bob Boyd. I believe there has been quite the "reunion" with your mom and dad once again being together. Cay--You hold a special place in our heart! I'm sure the entire Tomerlin family has many wonderful memories of your mom and dad. God Bless you all. With love, Pam & Windsor Anderson and Jackie Craig

  • From: Charlotte Butler (Cervone)
    Location:Girard,Ohio

    Cay,John and Mark I was so sorry to hear about your mom.I have nothing but great memories of times together at the lake,at football games,and of course,Supper Club.Your mom was a grand lady and will be sorely missed by those who knew her,my thoughts and prayers are with you,Char

  • From: Peggy Anderson
    Location:Sun City Center, FL

    Dear Cay and family! I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I have such great memories of her at Edison Junior High! Thinking of you!! Peggy

  • From: Kathy & Rick Huber
    Location:Atlantic Beach, FL

    As you honor your mother's life & memory, part of her will live in you all. Kudos to the caregivers who often go unnoticed, but have the fullest hearts. Kathy & Rick Huber

  • From: Jennifer Waldeck

    Sarah was a wonderful friend, listener, and teacher. I was so fortunate to know her and have the opportunity to travel, study, and laugh with her. She definitely made an impact on my life that will last forever. I am sorry that I am so far away and will not be able to celebrate her truly wonderful life with you all next week. I know you will do it with joy and I will be thinking of her on that day and always. Jennifer

  • From: Bill Perusek
    Location:Gainesville, Florida

    To Sarah's children: So sorry to learn of your Mother's passing. She was very well known to the Niles McKinley High School class of '48 as one of our most spirited cheerleaders and staff member of our yearbook.She made things happen, and was a friend to all. She will be missed.