Windi J. Ackerman 63, of Bolivar, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in her residence after losing her battle with ovarian cancer. Born January 12, 1959, she was the daughter of Donald E Leas of Canton and the late Beverly J. (Wharton) Dennis.
She recently retired as a school bus driver for Sandy Valley Schools after 26 years and was a member of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Bolivar. She was always positive and smiling, and everyone she crossed paths with became her friend. Windi enjoyed spending time with her husband, 3 children, and grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, going to country concerts, and watching her birds and other wildlife.
She is survived by her husband Tom Ackerman, whom she married on October 3, 2009. Also surviving are 3 children Brandi L. (Matthew) Lindsey of Liberty Township granddaughters Alivia and Emery, Andrew W. Rohr of Jackson Center, Ohio, and Brynn N. Mickley granddaughter Briley of Navarre; a sister Lori A (Roderick) Volzer of Massillon, a niece Morgan L. Volzer, a nephew Zachary J. Volzer and many cousins, extended family and friends.
A prayer service for the family will be held Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 10:00 AM at the Church of the Holy Trinity officiated by Fr. Ed Keck. A celebration of Life for friends and family will be held from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM at the church. The Lebold-Smith Funeral Home in Bolivar is handling the arrangements. To share a memory, please visit the funeral home’s website. The family suggests memorial contributions in Windi’s name be made to St. Jude Hospital.
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Lebold-Smith Funeral Home
248 Park Avenue SW
Bolivar, OH 44612
330.874-3113
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