Rev Gene Herbert Sackett

FatherHerbert A Sackett (1896-)
MotherNora Christine Sheldon
Marriage1954Shirley E Smith
Gene Herbert Sackett
(1927–2003)
(Src: Akron Beacon Journal, Oct 2003)
Rev Gene Herbert Sackett, son of Herbert A Sackett and Nora Christine Sheldon, was born in Springboro, Crawford County, PennsylvaniaG, on 9 March 1927.1 He died aged 76 in Sebring, Mahoning County, OhioG, on 6 October 20031,2,3 and was buried at Tallmadge Cemetery, Tallmadge, Summit County, OhioG.4 He married in 1954, Shirley E Smith, daughter of Rev Robert Smith and Mildred Langdon. Shirley was born in Coudersport, Potter County, PennsylvaniaG, on 2 April 1932.5 She died aged 94 in SebringG on 19 June 2026.5
     In 1930 Gene was living in Millcreek, Erie County, PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents Herbert and Nora, and was recorded in the census as Gene H Sackett, aged three and born in Pennsylvania.6
     In 1940 he was living in Union, Erie CountyG, in the household of his parents Herbert and Nora, and was recorded as Gene Sackett, aged 13.7
     Gene completed a World War II draft registration card on 9 March 1945. He was aged 18 and was living in Union CityG.
     In 1950 he was living in Caneadea, Allegany County, New York StateG, and was recorded as Gene H Sackett, aged 23, presumably a college student. He was a lodger in a rooming house.8

Gene's obituary
Rev. Gene Herbert Sackett
     Gene was born March 9, 1927, in Springboro, Pa., to Herbert and Nora Sackett. He graduated from Union City, Pa., High School, Houghton College in Houghton, N.Y., and from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.
     As a United Methodist pastor, he served six churches during 41 years of ministry. These included Findley Lake, N.Y., Bethel Church in Warren, Pa., Harris Hill Church in Williamsville, N.Y., Wedgewood Church in Akron, Ohio, Doylestown United Methodist Church in Doylestown, Ohio, and St. Paul Church in Galion, Ohio. In retirement, he served as visitation minister in the Ravenna United Methodist Church, and attended and participated in the Tallmadge United Methodist Church.
     Recently, he had become a resident of Copeland Oaks United Methodist Retirement Community.
     He served as youth director, and treasurer of the Board of Missions in Erie Conference, and on several boards and committees in the East Ohio Conference. He was active in the Lions Club and Kiwanis. He was president of the Ministerial Association in various areas where he served. Ministry to children and youth was especially important and enjoyable to him. Mission was always his special interest. His great concern was that the church would reach beyond "the stained-glass windows, with love and compassion, and would model God's love to all the world." He loved being a pastor, and loved his family. He treasured every day as a gift. A verse that he often quoted was special to him "Lo, I am with you always, even to the ends of the world."
     He will be dearly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Shirley; daughters, Bonnie Grimaldi (David), Carol McMullen (Husband, David Dehority); grandsons, Christopher and Jason Grimaldi, Gregory and Daniel McMullen; sisters, Edith Kerstetter (Roy), Eileen Noren (Carl); several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Charles and Marilyn Brown; and many friends.
     A service celebrating his life and ministry will be held at the Tallmadge United Methodist Church on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, at 2 p.m. The family will greet friends following the service. Memorials may be given to Tallmadge United Methodist Church, Wedgewood United Methodist Church Building Fund, or to Copeland Oaks Life Care Fund. (Hennessy-Bagnoli-Tallmadge, 330-376-4251.)

The Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, Ohio, 11 Oct 2003, p B007

Shirley's obituary
Shirley E. Sackett
Apr 2, 1932 — Jun 19, 2026
Sebring, Ohio
Shirley Sackett was born April 2, 1932, at Coudersport, Pennsylvania Hospital to Rev. Robert Smith and Mildred Langdon Smith.
     At age 5, she went to a 2-room country school. Her grandmother had taught Shirley to read and do basic math, allowing her to be put into Second Grade at Christmas time. So, she started Third Grade at age 6, which put her 2 years ahead the rest of her school years. Shirley then attended Coudersport High School for 2 years, and graduated from Albion High School in 1948.
     After working for a year in Girard, Pennsylvania Tool and Die Co., she attended Houghton, New York University, then transferred to Clarion State University, and graduated in 1953, with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Shirley did graduate studies at Penn State University, University of New York at Buffalo, and Akron University.
     In 1954 she married the love of her life, Rev. Gene H. Sackett, whom she met at Church Camp at the age of 14. Together, they served 6 different parishes – Findley Lake in New York, Evangelical United Brethren Church in Warren, Pennsylvania, Bethel EUB Church, Harris Hill EUB Church in Williamsville, New York, Wedgewood United Methodist Church in Akron, Ohio. (The EUB’s merged with the Methodist Church and became United Methodists), Doylestown, Ohio, United Methodist Church and St. Paul Church in Galion, Ohio. Their longest time was 17 years spent at Wedgewood Church in Akron.
     Shirley loved being a pastor’s wife, as well as a teacher. She taught all the elementary grades from Kindergarten through Sixth Grade, wherever she was needed. Shirley taught Kindergarten at Jefferson St. School in Warren, Pennsylvania. She stayed home for 13 years, then taught at Como Park School in Lancaster, New York. They moved to Akron, Ohio where Shirley taught 19 years at Firestone Park School.
     She loved being connected on Facebook with family and so many former students and friends she had met through the years.
     Shirley belonged to several groups but Mission was her special interest. She held offices in District and local United Methodist groups, and with her husband, peeled potatoes, made pies and meatloaf for the Haven of Rest Mission in Akron. Shirley’s memberships included Akron Story League, Lambda Conclave of Kappa Kappa Iota Sorority and Summit Counties of Retired Teachers and AARP.
     She served on several committees in retirement, Tallmadge United Methodist and Union Ave. United Methodist Church in Alliance, Ohio.
     Shirley’s hobbies included reading, playing the piano, crossword puzzles and creative writing.
     When her husband became ill in April, 2003 they moved to Copeland Oaks Retirement Community, where he died on October 6, 2003. Shirley was happy for his good care and all the love expressed to her then, and later.
     At Copeland, she served on the in-house TV program, “Connections”, where they discussed matters of faith monthly and took turns giving 5-minute daily TV devotions. Shirley served on the Chaplain’s Committee, at both the Copeland and Crandall Vesper committees, sang in the Chorale, played in the chime choir, volunteered in the library, Acorn Gift Shop and Thrift Shop.
     Shirley’s legacy was her wonderful family – daughters, Bonnie (David) Grimaldi, Carol (David Dehority) McMullen; grandsons, Christopher Grimaldi, Jason (Noa) Grimaldi, Gregory (Megan) McMullen, Daniel (Jenna) McMullen; great grandchildren, David Grimaldi, Charlotte McMullen, J.D. McMullen; sister, Marilyn (Chuck) Brown; niece, Linda (Todd) Zimmerman; nephew, Terry Brown; great nieces, Lindsay (Ryan) Allen, Ashley (Tyler) Sorenson, Chelsea Vogus; and many other dear and extended family members.
     Shirley had a good life and missed her Gene; she thanked God for His guidance and provision for her life on earth, and for eternity. To God be the glory! 1 Corinthians 13 “and now abideth faith, hope, and love and the greatest of these is love.”
     Celebration of Life at Copeland Oaks Chapel, 800 S. 15th St., Sebring, Ohio 44672 at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25th, 2026 with Reverend Becky Weamer officiating. Lunch will immediately follow in the adjacent room.
     Burial will follow the luncheon at 3:00 p.m. at Tallmadge Cemetery, 35 Southwest Ave., Tallmadge, Ohio with Reverend Bonnie Grimaldi officiating.
     In lieu of flowers, please donate to Union Avenue UMC, 1843 S Union Ave, Alliance, OH 44601 https://unionavenueumc.org/ or the Copeland Oaks Foundation https://copelandoaks.com/donate-today/

—Donovan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jul 2026
Shirley E (Smith) Sackett
(1932–2026)
(Src: Donovan Funeral Home, Jul 2026)
Gene Herbert Sackett (1927–2003), Tallmadge Cemetery, Summit County, Ohio
(Src: Find a Grave, Mr Ed)

Children of Rev Gene Herbert Sackett and Shirley E Smith

Children who are or may be living are not shown.
Sackett line10th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
8th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist

 Notes & Citations

  1. "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Gene Herbert, b. Springboro C, Pennsylvania, 9 Mar 1927, d. 6 Oct 2003, father Herbert E Sackett, mother Nora C Sheldon. Aug 1945 listed as Gene Herbert Sackett; 15 Oct 2003 listed as Gene H Sackett."
  2. "Ohio Deaths 1908–1932, 1938–2018" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Gene Herbert, b. 9 Mar 1927, d. Champion, Mahoning, Ohio, 6 Oct 2003, age 76, married, res. Champion, Mahoning, Ohio, educ. 5+ Years College, occ. Industry Not Classifiable, father Sackett, mother Sheldon. Cert. 108791."
  3. US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index" (American Ancestors transcript), "Gene H Sackett, b. Mar 14, 1927, d. Oct 6, 2003, SSN 207-22-4987 issued PA, residence Tallmadge, Ohio, 44278, county Summit."
  4. Find a Grave.
  5. Obituary.
  6. 1930 United States Federal Census, FHL Film 2341771, p 10A, Enumeration District 0125
    2506 Lakewood R.D., Millcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Sackett, Herbert A, head, 34, m. at 28, carpenter, house building, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA, home owned, $8,000
    Sackett, Nora C, wife, 29, m. at 18, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
    Sackett, Edith G, stepdaughter, 8, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
    Sackett, Gene H, son, 3, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
    Sackett, Eileen H, daughter, 6/12?, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA.
  7. 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll m-t0627-03501, p 6A, Enumeration District 25-50B
    Union, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Sackett, Herbert, head, 44, farmer, b. PA
    Sackett, Nora, wife, 39, b. PA
    Sackett, Gene, son, 13, b. PA
    Sackett, Ilean, daughter, 10, b. PA.
  8. 1950 United States Federal Census, Roll 4626, p 32, Enumeration District 2-26
    Hazlett House, rooming house, Side Rd off Houghton Main Street, Caneadea, Allegany, New York
    Sackett, Gene H, lodger, 23, b. PA.
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42153 Rev Gene Herbert Sackett

Edith G Sackett

Step-fatherHerbert A Sackett (1896-)
MotherNora Christine Sheldon
Birthabout 1922, PennsylvaniaG,1
Edith G Sackett, stepdaughter of Herbert Sackett and daughter of Nora Christine Sheldon, was born in PennsylvaniaG about 1922.1
     In 1930 Edith was living in Millcreek, Erie County, PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her stepfather Herbert and mother Nora, and was recorded in the census as Edith G Sackett, aged eight and born in Pennsylvania.2
Sackett line10th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
8th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist

 Notes & Citations

  1. Census.
  2. 1930 United States Federal Census, FHL Film 2341771, p 10A, Enumeration District 0125
    2506 Lakewood R.D., Millcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Sackett, Herbert A, head, 34, m. at 28, carpenter, house building, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA, home owned, $8,000
    Sackett, Nora C, wife, 29, m. at 18, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
    Sackett, Edith G, stepdaughter, 8, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
    Sackett, Gene H, son, 3, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
    Sackett, Eileen H, daughter, 6/12?, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA.
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Eileen H Sackett

FatherHerbert A Sackett (1896-)
MotherNora Christine Sheldon
Birth1929, PennsylvaniaG,1
Eileen H Sackett, daughter of Herbert A Sackett and Nora Christine Sheldon, was born in PennsylvaniaG in 1929.1
     In 1930 Eileen was living in Millcreek, Erie County, PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her parents Herbert and Nora, and was recorded in the census as Eileen H Sackett, aged six[?] months and born in Pennsylvania.2
     In 1940 she was living in Union, Erie CountyG, in the household of her parents Herbert and Nora, and was recorded as Ilean Sackett, aged ten.3
Sackett line10th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
8th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist

 Notes & Citations

  1. Census.
  2. 1930 United States Federal Census, FHL Film 2341771, p 10A, Enumeration District 0125
    2506 Lakewood R.D., Millcreek, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Sackett, Herbert A, head, 34, m. at 28, carpenter, house building, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA, home owned, $8,000
    Sackett, Nora C, wife, 29, m. at 18, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
    Sackett, Edith G, stepdaughter, 8, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
    Sackett, Gene H, son, 3, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA
    Sackett, Eileen H, daughter, 6/12?, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. PA.
  3. 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll m-t0627-03501, p 6A, Enumeration District 25-50B
    Union, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Sackett, Herbert, head, 44, farmer, b. PA
    Sackett, Nora, wife, 39, b. PA
    Sackett, Gene, son, 13, b. PA
    Sackett, Ilean, daughter, 10, b. PA.
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42154 Eileen H Sackett

Robert Lewis Day

FatherLewis Day (c 1836-)
MotherLouisa Frances Sackett (1838-1909)
Marriage9 March 1887, NorthamptonGMary Willcutt1
Robert Lewis Day, son of Lewis Day and Louisa Frances Sackett, was born in Northampton, Hampshire County, MassachusettsG, on 1 October 1860.1 He died aged 74 in Melrose, Middlesex County, MassachusettsG, on 13 December 1934 and was buried at Bridge Street Cemetery, NorthamptonG.1 He married in NorthamptonG on 9 March 1887, Mary Willcutt, daughter of George W Willcutt and Jane Emma Beckwith.1 Mary was born in NorthamptonG on 22 January 1860.1 She died aged 80 in MelroseG on 29 April 1940 and was buried at Bridge Street CemeteryG.1
Sackett line8th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
6th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist

 Notes & Citations

  1. Find a Grave.
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Winnie A Day

FatherLewis Day (c 1836-)
MotherLouisa Frances Sackett (1838-1909)
Birth20 September 1863, Northampton, Hampshire County, MassachusettsG,1
Death8 May 1892
Marriage1885George Benjamin Catlin1
Winnie A Day, daughter of Lewis Day and Louisa Frances Sackett, was born in Northampton, Hampshire County, MassachusettsG, on 20 September 1863.1 She died aged 28 on 8 May 1892 and was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven, New Haven County, ConnecticutG.1 She married in 1885, George Benjamin Catlin.1 George was born in New HavenG in August 1851.1 He died aged 86 in New HavenG on 16 February 1938 and was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, New HavenG.1
Sackett line8th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
6th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist

 Notes & Citations

  1. Find a Grave.
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Florence C Gates

FatherMarcus R Gates (c 1835-)
MotherDency Sackett (1826-1886)
Birthabout 1855, OhioG,1
Florence C Gates, daughter of Marcus R Gates and Dency Sackett, was born in OhioG about 1855.1
     In 1860 Florence was living in Fowler, Trumbull County, OhioG, in the household of her parents Marcus and Dency, and was recorded in the census as Florence C Gates, aged five and born in Ohio.2
Sackett line8th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
6th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist

 Notes & Citations

  1. Census.
  2. 1860 United States Federal Census, Roll M653_1040, FHL Film 805040, p 83
    Fowler, Trumbull, Ohio
    Gates, Marques R, 25, farmer, real estate $275, personal estate $300, b. OH
    Gates, Dency, 32, b. MA
    Gates, Florence C, 5, b. OH
    Gates, Arthur E, 4, b. OH.
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65224 Florence C Gates

Arthur E Gates

FatherMarcus R Gates (c 1835-)
MotherDency Sackett (1826-1886)
Birthabout 1856, OhioG,1
Arthur E Gates, son of Marcus R Gates and Dency Sackett, was born in OhioG about 1856.1
     In 1860 Arthur was living in Fowler, Trumbull County, OhioG, in the household of his parents Marcus and Dency, and was recorded in the census as Arthur E Gates, aged four and born in Ohio.2
Sackett line8th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
6th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist

 Notes & Citations

  1. Census.
  2. 1860 United States Federal Census, Roll M653_1040, FHL Film 805040, p 83
    Fowler, Trumbull, Ohio
    Gates, Marques R, 25, farmer, real estate $275, personal estate $300, b. OH
    Gates, Dency, 32, b. MA
    Gates, Florence C, 5, b. OH
    Gates, Arthur E, 4, b. OH.
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65217 Arthur E Gates

Mary V Gates

FatherMarcus R Gates (c 1835-)
MotherDency Sackett (1826-1886)
Birthabout 1864, OhioG,1
Mary V Gates, daughter of Marcus R Gates and Dency Sackett, was born in OhioG about 1864.1
     In 1880 Mary was living in Fowler, Trumbull County, OhioG, in the household of her widowed mother Dency, and was recorded in the census as Mary V Gates, aged 16 and born in Ohio.2
Sackett line8th great-granddaughter of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
6th great-granddaughter of Simon Sackett the colonist

 Notes & Citations

  1. Census.
  2. 1880 United States Federal Census, Roll 1070, p 102a, Enumeration District 190
    Fowler, Trumbull, Ohio
    Gates, Dency, head, 53, widow, housekeeper, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA
    Gates, Mary V., daughter, 16, at school, b. OH, father b. OH, mother b. MA
    Gates, John R., son, 9, b. OH, father b. OH, mother b. MA.
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65218 Mary V Gates

John R Gates

FatherMarcus R Gates (c 1835-)
MotherDency Sackett (1826-1886)
Birthabout 1871, OhioG,1
John R Gates, son of Marcus R Gates and Dency Sackett, was born in OhioG about 1871.1
     In 1880 John was living in Fowler, Trumbull County, OhioG, in the household of his widowed mother Dency, and was recorded in the census as John R Gates, aged nine and born in Ohio.2
Sackett line8th great-grandson of Thomas Sackett the elder of St Peter in Thanet
6th great-grandson of Simon Sackett the colonist

 Notes & Citations

  1. Census.
  2. 1880 United States Federal Census, Roll 1070, p 102a, Enumeration District 190
    Fowler, Trumbull, Ohio
    Gates, Dency, head, 53, widow, housekeeper, b. MA, father b. MA, mother b. MA
    Gates, Mary V., daughter, 16, at school, b. OH, father b. OH, mother b. MA
    Gates, John R., son, 9, b. OH, father b. OH, mother b. MA.
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See also Sackett Database
65225 John R Gates