Elizabeth J. Boozer

Elizabeth J. Boozer, longtime resident of Brookfield, Ohio, was called home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, while a patient at the Addison Health Care Center, Masury, Ohio, following a period of declining health. She was 89.

Elizabeth was born April 22, 1936, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a daughter to Duffy & Frances (Cvelbar) Jennings.

A 1954 graduate of Brookfield High School, she furthered her education at Youngstown State University where she obtained a bachelor’s and master’s degree. Furthermore, she carried on with her graduate work at Akron University.

Her vocation as a teacher, at her alma mater, impacted many students. She dedicated over 33 years to the youth of her community.

Elizabeth was a member of the Brookfield United Methodist Church; Charter Member of the Brookfield Historical Society; Friends of the Brookfield Library; as well as being active with many other organizations. She was an advocate for her community and was a Published Author: "Brookfield That Was" - Volume 1 & 2, along with her co-author, Joe Tarkanick. In addition, she also wrote the “History in Our Backyard” which was a monthly publication by the Youngstown Vindicator.

In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, and knitting. She was also an avid reader.

Survivors include: her son, Clinton David Boozer & his wife Jill, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania; granddaughters, Rebecca Gill & her husband Matthew, and Shannon Gill & her husband Daniel; and great-grandchildren, Jaxon Boozer, Emmilene Gill, and Greta Ryan Gill.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David M. Boozer, whom she married December 21, 1957, he passed September 6, 1994; and grandson, Ryan Boozer.

A time of gathering to honor Elizabeth will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 2-4 PM, in the home of Briceland Funeral Service, LLC, located at 379 State Route 7, SE, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. In accordance with her wishes, a private burial will be observed.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Friends of the Brookfield Library for LARGE PRINT BOOKS c/o the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for her family at www.bricelandfuneralservice.com

Coordination of this tribute for Mrs. Boozer was presented by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director. (330-509-3135)