Sylvia Craggett-Gaffney , 70, of Dayton, Ohio, passed on October 26, 2020. Sylvia was born on January 01, 1950.

Wherever she lived, Sylvia found time to continue to praise GOD and fellowship with a church.  While living in Los Angeles, she was a member of Bethel Apostolic Church.  In Dayton, she was a member of Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church. In Canton, Ohio, she was a member of Greater Bethel Apostolic Church and in Mineral City, Ohio, she was a member of Dover Apostolic Church and Christ Apostolic Church.   She served as an usher, Sunday school teacher, bible study teacher, and member of the board of trustees.

Sylvia is a graduate of Dayton’s Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, class of 1956.  She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Malone College and her Master’s degree from Ashland University.  She was employed 3 years by GTE (General Telephone & Electronics Corp.) and received numerous honors and awards for outstanding achievement throughout her career.  Sylvia retired from GTE as regional manager of the northeastern states.

Lovingly known as Syvee or Winnie to family and friends, she devoted her life after retiring to serving her community, travelling, and enjoying life with her husband of 12 years, her children, grandchildren, siblings nieces  nephews and friends.  She was a volunteer at Community Hospice, reading the Bible to patients.  She served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Tuscarawas County, and she was a frequent speaker for the American Cancer Society and other civic organizations.  She also served on the Board of Directors of ShawnTech Communications, Inc.

Although she looked forward to getting together with family and friends, she’s now sitting in the presence of the Lord and those whom have gone on before her. Her spirit will be truly and greatly missed by all.  We thank God that she touched our lives, and we will love her until the ends meet.