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CHERYL BEATTY

1967 Falls High graduate

Cheryl Beatty of Cuyahoga Falls died on July 7, 2010 following a 3 1/2 year battle with cancer.

Mrs. Beatty, 61, was born April 20, 1949 in Akron to H.B. and Ruth Isaacs. She moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1956 and has lived here ever since. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1967 and received a bachelor's degree in education from Kent State University in 1971. She primarily worked in banking of one type or another, first at Akron Savings, later at TransOhio, and finally at Minnesota Title until 2000.

She was preceded in death by her first husband David Sherk, by her father H. B. Isaacs, by Aunt Alma Lee, by her Grandma Donna Logan, by her former father-in-law Jack Sherk, and by very close friend Phyllis Prinzo. She is survived by her husband, Dwight; by her mother Ruth Isaacs of Cuyahoga Falls, by her brothers Greg Isaacs (Colleen); Steve Isaacs; and Mark Isaacs; and Gary Stewart (Cheryl). She is also survived by her five stepchildren Debbie Clapp; Matt Beatty; Denise Lee; Scott Beatty (Susan); and Ellen Howes (Tom). Mrs. Beatty is additionally survived by nieces Natalee Isaacs (Anthony), Alyssa Isaacs (Chaz), and Ann Stewart, along with nephew Gary Stewart Jr. She also leaves behind two additional sisters-in-law, Diana Lewis and Cheryl Isaacs, as well as eight stepgrandchildren; Chip, Jennifer, Grace, Thomas, Bradley, Meghan, Troy, and Taylor and a 1-year old great nephew, Luca (mother Natalee). Also surviving are her Aunt Josie Robinson (Marvin), former mother-in-law Tena Sherk, and former brother-in-law Scott Sherk, and Toni Twiggs.

Mrs. Beatty loved being with and doing things with all her friends. She loved the movies, popcorn, Andy and Opie, and playing cards or any game. She was part of a monthly card group for more than 25 years and they were all part of her circle of best friends.

Mrs. Beatty also loved casino gambling. She and her husband had an opportunity to visit most of the casinos in the eastern part of the country as well as Vegas, Reno, Tahoe, Laughlin and others.

She and her husband traveled over most of this country but her favorite place was San Francisco.

A memorial service took place at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home. Inurnment was at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of other remembrances, donations can be made to the Jean and Milton Cooper Cancer Care Center 525 E. Market St. Akron Oh 44309, or the charity of the donor's choice.