Kimberly D. Wahl

Kimberly Dawn Wahl (Nee: Elkins), age 59, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on November 10, 2024 with her family by her side, after a short and courageous battle with lung cancer.

Kim was born December 4, 1964 in Akron, Ohio. She was a 1983 graduate of Green High School and attended Portage Lakes Career Center where she studied data processing. In her earlier years, Kim worked at BK, Arby’s, and then started her adult career at Barberton Hospital in the billing department. Kim has been a member of The American Legion Post 566 (Auxiliary) for over 30 years where she worked and then became the Canteen Manager. Kim was a Member of The American Legion Riders, and The Portage Lakes Eagles 2736, and was a loyal volunteer. Kim was an avid OSU and Miami Dolphins fan. Kim enjoyed gardening, shopping, spending time with family and friends, getting her nails done, and visiting the beach. Kim was a profoundly compassionate, loving, and strong woman who deeply loved her family and enjoyed life.

Kim is now reunited in Heaven with her brother Rick Elkins, father-in-law Chuck Wahl, nieces Whitney and Melanie Elkins, aunt Denise, grandparents Bulgrin, Cope, and Elkins, and two unborn babies. Kim has blessed the lives of and is survived by her loving husband of 29 years Jack Wahl, son Andrew Kennedy, mother Georgia Cope (John), father Don (Pat) Elkins, mother-in-law Shirley Wahl, brother Scot (Gina) Elkins, sisters Rhonda (Rusty) Chapman and Teri Elkins, step brothers Dave (Ronda) Adams and Mike (Michelle) Adams, sister-in-law Marlene Thornton, special friends Cindy Strickland (“BFF”), Cindy Beck (“Cindy Lou”), Jenny Robinson, and Cheri Hinkle, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and their families. Kim impacted the lives of every person she came in contact with. She will forever be in the hearts of many.

Kim’s family would like to thank the amazingly profound support shown to Kim this year. Your outpouring love, compassion, and kindness will forever be remembered.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 3 PM- 7 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, November 18, 2024 at 11 AM at Barberton First Baptist Church. Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to services Monday in the church (10-11 AM). She will be laid to rest at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to The American Legion Post #566 2974 Cormany Road Akron, Ohio 44319.

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