Joshua Knafel

Joshua James Knafel was born on Tuesday June 14th, 2016 to parents Andrew and Jennifer Knafel at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Joshua's family was blessed to be with him for five days before he went to be with his Heavenly Father. He passed away peacefully in his loving parent's arms on Sunday June 19th, 2016 at Akron Children's Hospital. Joshua is survived by his brother Zachary Knafel, his paternal grandparents John and Sharon Knafel, and his maternal grandparents Jeff and Elsie Nicodemus. In Joshua's brief time here on earth, his parents enjoyed singing, cuddling, kissing, hugging, saying I love you, and holding hands with Joshua. He will always be remembered by his family until the day they meet him again with their Heavenly Father. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm Friday, June 24th at Grace Church Bath Campus at 754 Ghent Road, Bath, Ohio 44333, where a viewing will be held from 10 AM until noon. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Donations can be made to Akron Children's Hospital/NICU located at One Perkins Square, Akron, Ohio 44308.