Elizabeth J. "Jane" Watkins (Markel)

Elizabeth J. “Jane” Watkins passed away on December 18, 2020. Born on December 16, 1938 in Akron, Ohio, she graduated from Garfield High School. Jane was employed by Akron Savings and retired from PNC. She was a former member of New Life Episcopal Church and Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her husband, Dan; daughter, Patrice; parents, Harold and Leota Markel; siblings, Harold, Victor, Dick and Tim; and brother-in-law, Mike Kurty, Jane is survived by daughters, P.J. Pelton (Keith) and Danial Watkins; grandchildren, Miranda Pelton, Rodney Pelton and Keith Brown; great-grandchildren, Aryianna, Ava and Aaliyah; sister, Gloria Kurty; sisters-in-law, Mary and Edith Markel. Jane lived in Uniontown for over 40 years and then resided at Heritage Villas. The family would like to thank her caregivers and Elara Hospice. Due to COVID-19 conditions, a memorial service for Jane will be held at a later time. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com