On January 30 2013 Earth's loss became Heaven's gain as our mom entered into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. She always saw the best in people showing genuine love and honest encouragement to everyone she knew and met. Mom loved her family. 'Butch' was a wonderful wife mom sister employee and friend to all. Our lives are better for having known her. Butch is preceded in death by her husband Ralph her parents and many other cherished family members. She leaves behind her children Ralph (Noreen) Pamie (Doug) Ronny (Teri) Dale (?) Tommy (Kim); beloved grandchildren -who will always miss 'their Maw ' - Zach Jordan and Cody. She will also be missed by her sister sisters and brothers in law wonderful nieces nephews and friends. We will miss you dearly Mom. Visitation will take place on Sunday February 3 2013 from 12 - 4 PM at the Hummel Funeral Home 500 E. Exchange St. Akron. Funeral services will be held on Monday February 4 2013 11 AM at the Hummel Funeral Home. Interment in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Crossroads Community Church 700 Gates St. Doylestown or to Hospice of VNS 3358 Ridgewood Rd. Fairlawn.