Jeanne Athey

Jeanne Athey obituary

Jeanne Athey

Jeanne Athey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cox-McNulty Funeral Home - Barberton on Jul. 29, 2025.

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Jeanne Athey, age 78, was born August 23, 1946, in Akron, Ohio and passed away July 27, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Gerald. Jeanne is survived by her daughters: Shelley (Kenney) Edwards and Tania (Bill) Robinson; her grandchildren: Jerry Robinson, Tayler (Mike) Thompson and Cody (Maddie) Robinson; her ten great-grandchildren; and her sister, Sandy Pierce.

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July 30, 2025

ME Smith posted to the memorial.

July 30, 2025

Carol (Orban) Lanari posted to the memorial.

July 29, 2025

Cox-McNulty Funeral Home - Barberton posted an obituary.

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ME Smith

July 30, 2025

Family, please accept my sincere sympathies and know prayers are with all, may the loving memories made in life being comfort to you and your tomorrows.

Carol (Orban) Lanari

July 30, 2025

Shelley and Family, my deepest condolences to you and your family. God Bless you all and my God rest her soul.

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July 30, 2025

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July 30, 2025

Carol (Orban) Lanari posted to the memorial.

July 29, 2025

Cox-McNulty Funeral Home - Barberton posted an obituary.