She was born November 25, 1965, in Spangler, Pennsylvania, to parents John William and Donna Ruth (Moser) Sahm. Dawn graduated from Maplewood Career Center in 1984 and became a licensed cosmetologist. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Streetsboro. Dawn enjoyed crocheting and would make scarves to donate to the homeless. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Dawn is survived by her beloved husband Charles Schnell, whom she married February 14, 2004. She is also survived by her children: Ronnie Jarrells Jr., Kristyen McKenzie, and Amber Cairns, her grandchildren: Deandre Jarrells and Ivan Allgyer, as well as her parents John and Donna Sahm, sisters: Nancy (Rick) Boliw, Erin Sahm, and Faye (Bill) Atha, and her brothers Scott (Patti) Hess and Martin (Anthony) Hess.
Dawn was preceded in death by her brother Howard “JJ” Hess.
Her wishes for cremation are being honored and a memorial service will be held on a later date. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com.