Laura Markel, 79 of Manchester went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her family. Laura was a lifetime resident of the Manchester area, a member of the Manchester Christian Church and enjoyed bowling and polka dancing. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was a friend to all. The family would like to thank Summa Hospice, Barberton Hospital and Oncology Department and St. Luke Home of Portage Lakes for their kind and loving care. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Floyd Markel; daughters, Vickie Markel and Judy (Mark) Crosier; grandchildren, Paul (Tiffany), Keith (Michelle), Jeff (Sarah), David, and Amanda (Brandon); great grandchildren, Alex and Paul. Funeral services will be FRIDAY, 11:00am at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry Street (Rte. 93) Canal Fulton with Rob Kasler officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home THURSDAY, 5pm to 8pm and FRIDAY one hour prior to service. Memorials may be made in Laura's name to the Humane Society of Akron, 4904 Quick Road, Peninsula, OH 44264.

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