Savannah Russell, age 16, of Malvern, died Sat. Nov. 22, 2014 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was born Jan. 5, 1998 in Canton. She was a junior at Minerva High School where she was a member of SADD and student council. She was also attended the Malvern First Christian Church.

She is survived by her parents, Richard (Jesse) Russell of Minerva and Jessica (Gary Leach) (Russ) Russell of Malvern; maternal grandparents, Kimberlee (Charles) Clark of Carrollton, Charles (Vicki) Russ of Massillon; maternal great grandparents, Donna (Bill) Crilley of Canton; paternal grandmother, Denise Russell of Minerva; a sister, Tori (Mitchell) Soles of Portsmouth, VA; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Mr. Kenny Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. in the Minerva High School. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register book at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.