Cecilia Lynn (Markham) Spalding

-TALLMADGE
Cecilia L. Spalding, 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 14, 2020.
Cecilia was born in Akron on June 29, 1943 to the late John W. & Lynn E. Markham. She was a 1961 graduate of East High School. She continued her education at the University of Akron, where she earned both a B.S. and M.S. in Education. Cecilia was a dedicated teacher for over 30 years for the Akron Public Schools, retiring in 2003. Cecilia loved sparkly clothes, loud music, & dancing. She traveled widely throughout the US, Europe, & South America.
Ceal is survived by her husband of 46 years, Bill Spalding; her children Dana (Jay) Zedak & Joseph (Allison) Spalding; grandchildren Jason, Austin, Jack, & Henry, as well as numerous nieces & nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 20, from 2-4 pm at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron, where a remembrance service will be held immediately following the visitation. A private interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Ceal's memory to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank 350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, OH 44307 or by visiting www.akroncantonfoodbank.org (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, AKRON)