Vivian Helen (Kerr) Havenhill, age 92, passed away June 2, 2024, with family surrounding her. She was born May 8, 1932, to Lucille Mae (Grimm) Kerr and Haymond S. Kerr in Webster Springs, West Virginia. Vivian graduated from Webster Springs High School in 1950 and proceeded to work in many places, such as: Kresge’s Department, as a manager for K-Mart, People’s Drug and even her own housekeeping business. She loved to crochet and sew anything by hand, as well as housekeeping. Vivian was a huge animal advocate, especially for cats.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, John R. Havenhill; parents: Lucille Mae (Grimm) Kerr and Haymond S. Kerr; siblings: Marjory Kerr, Betty L. Timberlake, Charles Kerr and Carolyn E.J. Bissel, all of West Virginia; her son, Richard H. Delaney of Barberton; and grandchildren: Daniel Delaney and Nicholas Delaney.

Vivian is survived by her sister, Virginia McGinnis of Hudson; sons: David D. Delaney of Barberton and Paul (Leighsa) Delaney of Mentor; daughter-in-law, Geneva (Richard) Delaney; stepson, Eric (Barb) Havenhill of Michigan; grandchildren: Lukinda McGregor of Indiana, Michael Delaney of Doylestown, Seth Delaney of Tennessee, Patrick (Danelle) Delaney, Noah Delaney, Lauren Klodt, Rebecca (Claude) DeBord, Joseph and Melissa Delaney, Kyle and John Havenhill, Ashleigh (Conrad) Straube, Ryan (Ali) Parisi and Adam (Amanda) Parisi; and great-grandchildren: Arden Funk, Emerson Delaney, Jacob, Cameron and Alexis McGregor, Conor Y. Delaney, Ryker, Maverick, Skyler and CJ DeBord, Maddelynne and Conrad Straube, Alyvia Hardash, Evan, Anthony and Windeler Parisi.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with funeral service following immediately at Cox-McNulty Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave. Barberton, OH. Following the service, Vivian will be laid to rest next to her husband, John, at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, OH.

Memorials can be made in Vivian’s name to the Ohio SPCA, to help cats and other animals in need: Ohio SPCA & Humane Society | Kindful.