Cheryl A. "Cheri" Black

Cheryl A. “Cheri” Black, age 63, went home to the loving arms of her Lord on July 10, 2015, after a brief illness. 

Born in Akron, Cheri was raised in Mogadore and resided in Uniontown. She was retired after many years of employment. Cheri was an active member of the Springfield Assembly of God, where she participated in the choir as well as the sign language choir and enjoyed attending bible studies and going to the movies. She loved spending time with her family and friends. 

Preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Anna Rickel; she is survived by her son, Dana (Lisa) Black; grandchildren, Tyler and Maya; brother, Don (Sandy) Rickel and their sons, Keith (Becca) and Tim; many other relatives and friends. 

Family and friends will be received Monday, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland Avenue (Route 532), MOGADORE, Ohio 44260. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, 1 p.m., at Springfield Assembly of God, 1551 Canton Rd., Akron, Ohio 44312, with Pastor Mark Hadinger officiating. Family and friends will also be received one hour prior to the service on Tuesday from 12 to 1 p.m. at the church. Cremation to follow services. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society, Northeast Region, 525 North Broad Street, Canfield, Ohio 44406 or a charity of one’s choice.