Obituary of Derek A. Dodd

PENINSULA - Derek A. Dodd, 49, died June 21, 2011. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and was a stagehand for I.A.T.F.E. Local #48, where he enjoyed many close friendships with his union brothers and sisters. His interests were reading, drawing, and taking nature walks. He is survived by his parents, Duane and Joanne (Conti) Dodd; brother, Dana (Mary) of Akron; nephew, Devin Dodd, and many loving aunts, uncles, and other family members. Calling hours for family and friends will be Saturday from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at Mother of Sorrows Church, 6034 S. Locust, Peninsula, 44264. Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM with Father John Terzano as Celebrant. Private burial at Northampton Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Community Support Services, 150 Cross Street, Akron 44311.