Jane C. Sawyer Hostler, 83, of Kent, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family Monday, February 16, 2015 at Woodlands.
She was born October 11, 1931 in Kent, to Bennett J. and Martha Catherine (Piona) Sawyer. Jane retired in 1992 from the Streetsboro City Schools as a 5th grade teacher. She was a member of University Parish Newman Center. Jane was a member of the Portage County Retired Teachers. She loved going to the Casinos and spending time with her family and friends. Jane was the ultimate host for all of the family gatherings and holidays.
She is survived by sons, John (Cheryl) Hostler of Kent and Michael (Cyndy) Hostler of Kent; daughter, Cathy (Richard) Anderson of Kent; grandchildren, David and Erin Anderson, Joe, Shawn and Carly Hostler, Lindsey Hostler Patterson; four great grandchildren; brother, Tom Sawyer of Georgia; sister, Helen Tucker of Kent; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years John in 2004; son, David J. in 1975, brothers, John J. "Jack" and Robert B. Sawyer; sisters, Mary Freeman, Anne Zedaker and Carol Provenzano.
Calling hours will be held Friday, February 20th at the Kent Newman Center Catholic Church from 9:30-11:00 AM, when the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Newman Center, 1424 Horning Road, Kent, OH 44240.