Andrew Joseph Loraditch 79 of Akron passed away on Monday October 17 2011. He was born on April 29 1932 in Athens Ohio. Andrew lived his life in Lancaster and Akron Ohio. He leaves behind his beloved wife Mary Ellen (Trentman) Loraditch; children Mike (Becky) Martha Jane (Mark) Swinderman Patty (Bernie) Smith Tom (Sue) Rita (Shawn) Robinette Roger (Trish) Rose (Bob) Trout and Gerry (Shelly); 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents William Clarence and Margaret and siblings John and Frank. The family wishes to thank the employees of The Gardens of Western Reserve in Cuyahoga Falls and Summa Hospice for all their loving care. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday October 24 11 AM at St. Sebastian Parish 476 Mull Ave. Akron 44320. Interment will be held at 2:30 PM at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery 10175 Rawiga Rd. Seville OH 44270. The family will receive friends on Sunday October 23 at the Hummel Funeral Home 3475 Copley Rd. COPLEY from 4-7 PM. Memorial donations may be made to St. Sebastian Parish Foundation or to the American Red Cross 501 W. Market St Akron OH 44304.