Emma Ruth Schafer
November 3, 1928 — March 27, 2020
Emma Ruth Schafer 91, loving wife, mother, grandmother, passed away on March 27, 2020. Ruth was born on November 3, 1928 and was an Akron resident all her life, graduating from Kenmore High School in 1946.
Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years Dick; parents, Henry and Pauline Compton; brother, Clay Compton. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Joe) Kostko; son, Lawrence Schafer; grandchildren, Christopher Kostko, Karen (Matt) Clark, Jeffrey (Erin) Kostko, Sean Schafer and Jaclyn Schafer; great grandchildren, Colin and Noah Clark, Owen Kostko, and Aria Kostko.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there will be no services. Private family memorial will be at a later date. For those that wish, memorial contributions in Ruth's name can be made to a charity of your choice.
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