Cindy "Mama Cindy" Pope

Boardman Twp. – Cindy Pao Pope, 73 of Boardman Twp., passed away Thursday evening, November 4, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Boardman Campus. Cindy, more commonly known as “Mama Cindy” was born March 24, 1948, in Keeloung, Taiwan and came to this country in 1971 with her husband and to this area in the 1990’s. She was the owner and operator of Dragon Palace on South Avenue until her retirement in 2012. “Mama Cindy” love being a business owner and was also a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Her hobbies also included gaming at Mountaineer and other casino’s. Her husband Gale Pope, whom she married June 22, 1971, passed away August 28, 2010. “Momma Cindy” leaves her daughter, Linda Pope and Linda’s partner Ronald Newhouse, two grandchildren, Alyssa, and Jordan Gillin all of Hopewell, PA., her companion, David Bayer Sr. and his son, David Jr. with whom she made her home, a brother-in-law, John Pope and a sister- in law, Paula (Donald) Dellinges all of Carlsbad, NM., a niece, Sunie Reynolds and a nephew, Adam Tanner, as well as other family in Tiawan. Cindy was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Friends may call on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, from 4 to 6 PM at the Lane Funeral Home, Boardman Chapel where services will be held at 6 PM. Cindy will be laid to rest next to her husband Gale, at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a later date.