Rennie Davis

Rennie Davis, 98 of Lancaster, Ohio, was formerly from Youngstown, Ohio, where he was born and lived until July of 2020. He went home to the Lord, Monday, September 28, 2026. He was born on August 24, 1926 to the late Rennie Fielding Davis, Sr. and Madge Eleanor (Steele) Davis in Youngstown, Ohio. He grew up with his twin sister Ruth, and four other siblings. Since July of 2020, he made his home with his twin sister and niece, Cheryl Haminger.

Rennie graduated from The Rayen School, attended Dana School of Music, studying piano and organ, then chose dance as his career. He operated two dance studios in Hubbard and Struthers, teaching students from preschool through high school. Rennie also taught adult ballroom dances, including line dancing, Country Western, ballet plus adult tap dancing at the Northside Senior Center and area churches.

His students competed and performed all over the country from Youngstown, Pittsburgh, New York City to Kentucky, the Carolinas, and Florida. He taught baton and had a full marching baton corps that competed in many baton competitions.

Many students went on to open their own studios, including Teri Nobbs, owner of Columbiana Performing Arts. In retirement, Rennie taught at Teri's studio. He also performed in numerous plays with the McKinley Players.

In 1956, Rennie became a lifelong member of Dance Masters of America and Ohio Dance Masters. Throughout his career, he served as national Treasurer of Dance Masters of America and held the office of President and Treasurer for the Ohio Dance Masters.

Rennie traveled to Hawaii' with his sister Ruth and brother-in-law, Charles Davis, in September of 1998, and thoroughly enjoyed his time there. He was also known for his love of dance, his kindness and wisdom, and the countless lives he inspired. He will be remembered for his humor, knock-knock jokes, love for his kittens, cats and dogs over the years, flower gardens, and his enjoyment working jigsaw puzzles. An avid bingo player, Rennie hit many times, including the lottery. He also loved watching Judge Judy and sang along while watching Lawrence Welk. But above all, Rennie will be remembered for his dedication and commitment to his many dance students, his church family, and unwavering support of projects he embraced.

Rennie was a lifelong member of Liberty Presbyterian Church, serving as church organist, choir director and Trustee, then continued his membership when the church merged with the Guiding Light Presbyterian Church of Girard.

Rennie was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Anna, and twin Ruth, and brothers: Edward, George, and William.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, dear friends Janet Moy, Teri Nobbs, Kathi Halbert, Mae Kohn and so many more loving friends and surviving family members: nieces and nephews Cheryl Haminger, Charles C. (Lori) Davis, III, William Davis, Lynn Dolanch, Susan (Paul) Kyle, and their families, including great-nieces and nephews Kirk (Brandi) Haminger, twins Chip and Courtney Davis, Bert Dolanch, Bryan Dolanch and Stefanie Harris, Kevan Kyle and sisters Karen, Kathy, and Kristin, and the children of Carol Jean (Davis) Sypniewski (deceased): Kent Sypniewski, Amanda Beringer, Lindsay Fournier, Kimberly Nicholson, and Steven Sypniewski, and all their families.

A Celebration of Life will occur on Sunday October 18, 2026 from 2:00pm to 5pm at the

Columbiana Performing Arts Center, 42131 State Route 14, Columbiana, Ohio 44408

A memorial service will be held at Guiding Light Presbyterian Church, Saturday October 24, 2026, at 11:00am, 890 Churchill Road, Girard, Ohio. 44420