Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Dianne Atkinson Obituary
Dianne Atkinson passed away March 30 at Hospice Care Center.
She was a lifetime resi dent of this community, was a teach er for Akron Public Schools for 15 years, and obtained a master's de gree in edu cation from the University of Akron. A licensed foster parent for eight years with the Ohio Youth Advocacy Program, she was a foster parent for 17 years with the Summit County Chil dren Services Board.
Preceded in death by father, Mr. Lonnie Atkinson Sr., and sister, Gloria (Atkinson) Woods, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Dorothy Couch; adopted mother, Ruth Reese; sons, Petey S. Atkinson of Akron and Keith P. Atkinson (Troy) of Columbus; brothers, Lonnie Atkinson Jr. and Ronnie Hicks, both of Akron; sister, Wanda Yates of Akron; cousin, Donald Atkinson of California; and special niece, Debbie Dixon of North Carolina. Her best friends were Ruth Ann Scott and Melva Glass Foster, both of Akron. Dianne also leaves, to adjust to her ab sence, a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. SATURDAY at the Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel, Elder Richard Bradford officiating. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home on Saturday from 12 noon until time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 772 Kensington Way. (Stewart & Calhoun, 330-535-1543.)
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Dianne Atkinson
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Dianne Atkinson's name
Memorial Events
for Dianne Atkinson
How to support Dianne's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Dianne Atkinson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
