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Steve Whitaker Obituary
Following a brief hospital stay, Steve Whitaker, age 75, of Mogadore, passed away peacefully after complications from a stroke on Saturday, October 7, 2017 surrounded by his family. The family and all who knew Steve suffer the loss of a truly kind and gentle man.
Steve shared his life in full with his loving wife, Sue. They appreciated each other every day and were strengthened by their personal faith. Steve was forever proud of the goodness of his daughter, Laura Carpenter (Ric); and of his son, Michael (Jackie), both couples of Medina, Ohio. He had wonderful relations…sometimes serious, more often silly, with his two younger brothers, Roger (Susan) and Tim (Chris). Steve simply adored his three granddaughters, Lindsey, Paige and Sarah. His five nieces and nephew, Nicole, Michelle, Abbie, Rachel and Paul, knew that they were blessed to have such a special uncle.
Steve had the creative eye of an accomplished artist, a heart of gold, and the endurance to be a lifelong fan of the Cleveland Indians.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m., October 11, 2017, at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron, Ohio 44312 with Rev. Timothy Paroz of The United Church of Christ in Edinburg officiating. Friends and family will be received for visitation on Tuesday (TODAY), October 10, 2017, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, October 11, 2017, one hour prior to the service, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the funeral home.
(Akron, 330-733-6271)
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DALE + KIMBERLY ABBOTT
October 11, 2017
SUE AND FAMILY
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, JUST KNOW THIS IS NOT GOODBYE BUT SEE YOU SOON. I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AND KNOW THE COMFORT OF EACH OTHER WILL BRING YOU THROUGH THIS TIME OF GRIEF. BUT MOST OF ALL DON'T FORGET GOD IS THERE TO GIVE YOU THE COMFORT YOU NEED WHEN YOUR ALONE. WE LOVE YOU
Jan Bellack
October 10, 2017
Roger - Thinking of you and your family. I hope your many wonderful memories of Steve will bring you peace and comfort as you celebrate his life and mourn his passing.
With my deepest sympathy,
Jan (Peacock) Bellack
October 10, 2017
My sincere condolences to your family. May God's promise comfort and sustain you through this difficult time. John 6:40.
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
October 10, 2017
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
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