Elva Jean Benko

“Jeannie” Benko, age 82, passed away peacefully April 14, 2015 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family.

Born in Akron, she lived in the area all of her life, and was a lifelong member of Arlington Church of the Nazarene, where she served for decades in the baby nursery.

Preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Myrtle Ruttig; and husband, John in 1981, Jeannie is survived by her daughter, Darla (John) Stirewalt of Chagrin Falls; grandchildren, Jessica and Matthew; brother, Carl Ruttig of Atwater; sisters, Darla (Jim) Absalom of Las Vegas, Nev., and Debbie Brownlee of Wadsworth; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and –nephews. Jeannie’s legacy of unconditional love will be remembered by all who knew her.

The family will receive friends Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron, Ohio 44312. Funeral service will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at Arlington Church of the Nazarene, 1057 Triplett Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44306, with Pastor Darrell Frazier officiating. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials to the church.