Jerri J. Combs

Jerri J. Combs, 61, passed away peacefully October 25, 2014, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Akron and was a graduate of Ellet High School. Jerri lived in Mogadore the past 40 years and attended Hartville Brethren Church. She retired from the Akron Beacon Journal as an administrative assistant after 25 years of service. Jerri enjoyed playing euchre but her greatest love was her grandchildren, whom she looked forward to singing with every Saturday.

Preceded in death by her mother, Virginia; she is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Ron; son, Derek (Heather); daughter, Sheila Combs; grandchildren, Asher and Evelyn; father, Hoyt Eady; brother, Kevin (Jill) Eady; sisters, Vikki Eady, and her twin, Terri (Jim)Jenkins. She will be missed by many other nieces; nephews; relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron, Ohio 44312. Graveside services and burial will be held Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Anthony DiMarco officiating. The family suggests memorials to Haven of Rest Ministries, P.O. Box 547, Akron, OH 44309-0547 or a charity of your choice.