Shirley Ann “Sam” Cairo, age 80, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Altercare in Navarre, Ohio.
She was born on August 10, 1945, and was the daughter of the late Frank and Ethel (Norris) Clark. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Betty Briggs.
Shirley was a 1963 graduate of Dover High School. She had a big heart and a deep love for all animals.
She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Mauro of Columbus and Kim (Scott) Lebredo of Texas; her cherished grandchildren, Isabella Mauro, Anthony Mauro, Taylor Lebredo, and Jake Lebredo; and her brother, Donald (Sandy) Clark of Massillon.
A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 11:00 am with Pastor David Wing officiating. Friends are invited to gather on Monday at 10:30 am. Interment will take place at Dover Burial Park. To sign an online guestbook for Shirley, visit the obituary link on the funeral home’s website.
Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes & Crematory
803 North Wooster Avenue
Dover, Ohio 44622
330-343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com
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