Dorothy Fannin (nee: Zankany)

March 20, 1927 - January 9, 2011

Dorothy Fannin (nee: Zakany), age 83 of Chardon, OH was born March 20, 1927 in , National, WV. Mrs. Fannin lived in Mayfield Hts before moving to Chardon 16 years ago. She passed away January 9, 2011 at Holly Hill Nursing Center, Newbury, OH. She was a bank teller for the former National City Bank in East Gate and Brainard Road Branches for 25 years.Dorothy Zakany married William Fannin 1951 in Angola, Indiana.Mrs. Fannin was an avid golfer and card player. Their travels revolved around playing golf. First and foremost her greatest joy was spending time with her family.Survivors include daughters: Barb (Andrew) Hugel of Auburn Twp., OH, Diane Kleve of Munson Twp., OH, and Robin (John Kosegi) Fannin of Hiram, OH; grandchildren: Shannon (Nick) Treat of Munson Twp., OH, Shane (Jill) Fannin of Mantua, OH, Craig, Jr. and Kelly Kleve of Munson Twp., OH, Bill, Brian and Michael Hugel of Auburn Twp., OH, Lindsay Yocum of Stow, OH; great Grandchildren: Brendan, Cole and Ty Fannin of Mantua, OH; sisters: Esther Nikkila of New Port Richey, FL, Irene Poling of Niles, OH; brother: Al Zakany of Columbiana, OH.She is preceded in death by her husband: William Fannin; parents: Albert and Elizabeth (nee: Nagy) Zakany; sisters: Marge Pachuk, Lee Reszegi, Julie Kotas;and brothers: Ernie and Steve Zakany.A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 15 at 12:00 PM at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St. (on St. Rt. 44, 500′ south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Chardon, OH. Rev. Robert Gaston, retired, will be officiating. Family will receive friends from 10:00 until 12:00 Saturday, at the funeral home. Private family burial will be held.

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Barbie, Diane and Robin,I was so sorry to read of your Mother's death. It's been many years since I've seen any of the Fannin family, but the name brings to mind many happy times and fond memories. God bless and be with you and your families. Marilyn and Dave Ptak

I have had the priviledge of caring for both Bill and Dorothy.What a wonderful and beautiful couple they were. Their family,to know them is to love them! I'm sure the memories that both leave behind will always live on.My thoughts and prayers go to the girls and their families during these next few days. Love& Prayers,Rhonda McGinnis

I am unable to attend services for Dottie, but want to extend by deepest sympathy to her family. Dottie's love of family, enthusiasm for life and sense of humor were outstanding qualities. It was always a joy and a pleasure to spend time with her.

I will always remember "Aunt" Dorothy as a fun loving person! May she find peace and happiness as she joins her loved ones in heaven. My prayers go out to the family members.

Golf will not be the same without Dottie teasing and razzing me. It was her humor that made her so enjoyable to play golf with. After all, golf is a game of fun and a time to forget your worries and aches and pains. Dottie made a round of golf exactly that. When she told me her husband bought her titanium golf clubs to match her titanium hips it was the best line I had heard and have repeated that story so many times. She was such a vital part of our Chardon Lakes League and will be missed dearly. I am honored to have known and to have laughed with Dottie. Bernie