Shirley J. Wagner

Shirley J. Wagner, 88, passed away suddenly on June 24, 2024 surrounded by her loving family and friends. 

Born in Tunnelton, West Virginia, she was a longtime resident of Akron. Shirley graduated from Central High School and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Akron. She enjoyed camping at Myrtle Beach with her family for over 50 years. Her favorite hobbies were thrifting and antiquing. Shirley’s true gift was her unique relationships with every child, grandchild, nieces, nephews, and friends. She exuded positivity and encouraged everyone to enjoy life, take every opportunity to travel, and find ways to laugh through it all. 

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Lorin; parents, Trueman and Winifred Shahan; sister and brother-in-law, Norma (Jim) Biss; son-in- law, Don Taylor; best friend, Olga Phalin. She is survived by her daughters, Kim Taylor, Rebecca Uber (John), Lorine Napoli (Salvatore); grandchildren, John David Clelland (Hope), Jenna Brady (Nick), Jonathan Uber (Kate Gordon), Michael Uber (Lesia), Renee Donovan (Mason), Kristina Napoli (Grant Paugh), Nicholas Napoli (Leanna); 17 great grandchildren; and many special nieces and nephews. 

The family would like to thank Summa Palliative and Hospice for all the care they provided. 

Family and friends will be received Friday, June 28th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44312. Funeral service will begin at 12:30 p.m. with burial to follow at Hillside Memorial Park.