O. Irene Griffith

Today, we celebrate the life of Irene Griffith, 89, (also lovingly known as Nana), who was called into heaven on March 29, 2020. Irene was married over 65 years to the love of her life, Doff Daniel Griffith, who preceded her in death.
Irene and Doff moved from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Florida in 1984. Irene worked at Ohio Bell and Kingan Electric in Akron, Ohio and then as a billing supervisor at Holmes Regional Hospital in Melbourne, Florida where she retired in 1992. Irene and Doff were members of the Melbourne Elks Lodge for over 30 years, where they enjoyed their many beloved friends, dancing the night away. Irene enjoyed golfing, traveling, and cooking (including our favorite chuck roast with spaghetti sauce, and Mud Pie). Most of all, she loved being with her family, friends and dear neighbors. But especially, she loved being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren! God granted her the blessing of attending her granddaughter's wedding in January, surrounded by loving family and friends, a time she treasured.
Irene was also preceded in death by her parents, Rosa and Fred Simmons, and brothers Ameleto (wife Josie), Secondo (Red) (wife Maureen), Ermando (Mondy), and Aldo (wife June) Simmons. Irene is survived by sister, Tosca Kessler, (husband Lamar).
Irene was the devoted and beloved mother of surviving daughter, Brenda (Griffith) Cavanaugh (husband Mark) of Akron, Ohio, son David Griffith of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, two grandchildren, Brett Cavanaugh of Pittsburgh, PA (wife Jennifer, and great grandchildren Sam, Ben and Isaac), and Keri (Cavanaugh) Wirtz of Lakewood, Ohio (husband Martin).


A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date in the Chapel at The First United Methodist Church, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Messages of sympathy may be made at www.NewcomerAkron.com and The Akron Beacon Journal (www.ohio.com/obituaries ).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Irene's honor to The First United Methodist Church, 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221, or The First United Methodist Church, 110 East New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, Florida 32901 where they had been members.