Noah Timothy Malavite

Noah Timothy Malavite, age 9, of Magnolia, joined the angels in heaven Friday May 2, in Akron Children's Hospital.

Noah was born Dec. 4, 1998 in Canton to Keith B. and Barbara J. (Ziegler) Malavite and was a life resident of the East Sparta and Magnolia area. Noah attended the Waynesburg Elementary School where he participated in basketball. He attended Asbury United Methodist Church.

Noah loved 4-wheeling, farming, all animals and every aspect of country living. Noah was a very loving and caring boy who loved life and his family. He will be missed by his many friends and loving family.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas Malavite Sr., Leonhard and Maryjean Ziegler.

He is survived by his loving mother, Barbara Malavite of Magnolia; loving father, Keith "Tim" Malavite of East Sparta; sister, Leila Malavite of Magnolia; grandmother, Jeannette Malavite of East Sparta; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be Wednesday May 7, at 11 a.m., in Asbury United Methodist Church with Rev. Merlen Levering officiating. Interment in Melscheimer Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to Akron Children's Hospital at One Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308. Condolences or fond memories may be sent online at www.sandersfuneralhomes.com. Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home, 330-484-2525, was in charge of arrangements.