William "Skip" Cunningham

Wadsworth- William “Skip” Cunningham, age 71, of Wadsworth, died on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital.

He was born on March 24, 1945 in Negley, OH, a biological son of Betty Cunningham Marker, adopted by Harold and Bessie Wilson Cunningham.

“What mattered most of all was the dash between those years” (Linda Ellis)

Mr. Cunningham served proudly during the Vietnam War in the United States Navy. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and enjoyed camping and fishing.

He is survived by his children James (Diana) Cunningham of Florida, Theresa (Jeff) Murray of Virginia, Lisa (Kevin) Tinney of Ohio and Elizabeth (Ray) Bohac of Ohio; eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Cunningham is also survived by his siblings Nadine Cunningham Heaton, Eddie (Teresa) Marker, Harold (Carol) Cunningham, Kevin Marker, Hattie (Mark) Vojovodich and Marlene (Mike) Whitco and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Cunningham was preceded in death by three brothers, William Cunningham, Andy Rae Marker, & Chuck Marker.

“Nobody said life would be easy, they just said it would be worth it”

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 30, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

Services will be held on Friday at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jan Winnale officiating.

Burial will be at Crest Haven Memorial Gardens, New Waterford.

Donations may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.

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