Ethel Lenore Austin (nee Smith), 94, of Green, OH passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020. She was born to parents Daniel and Mamie Smith on June 19, 1926 in Stow, OH.
Ethel was passionate about collecting dolls, and she was a doll maker. She enjoyed traveling, particularly out west. She treasured her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren.
Ethel was preceded in death by her husband Charles; daughter, Barbara Jean and son James; four brothers, and nine sisters.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Terry Austin, Janice (Terry) Tavis, and Beverly (Leroy) Workinger; six grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Audrey Payne.
Special thank you to the staff at Barberton Hospital for being so amazing, and for the care she received at Chapel Hill Community.
Visitation will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from 11am-1pm with a funeral service at 1pm. Private burial will take place at Greensburg Cemetery in Green, OH.