Betty Emigh, 96, passed away on August 28, 2019. Born November 5, 1922 in Watertown, NY to the late Thomas and Pearl (Sherman) Rowe, she retired from the Akron Automobile Club after 30 years as a travel counselor.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Emigh; sons, Jack and Don Emigh; and brother, Kenneth Rowe. She is survived by son, Thomas (Lynn) Emigh; daughter, Barbara (Harry) Walker; grandchildren, R.T. (Lisa) Emigh, Robert (Trisha) Emigh, David Thompson, Jeanne (Doug) Crowe and Jamey (Gracy) Walker; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
Get the cards ready Ladies of Bridge Club – here she comes!
The family would like to thank Elaine for Betty Sitting and also Summa Hospice for the care received by Cathy, her nurse and Amy, her aide.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2019 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at the Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel, 760 E. Market St. The funeral will immediately follow at 2:30 with Pastor Joe Burkhardt officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to an animal rescue charity of your choice.
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