Lois E. Kelvington

Lois Elfleda Kelvington, 90, of Akron, passed away on March 4, 2026. She was born on September 16, 1935 to the late William and Verna {Hamer} Ake.

In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband Earl R. Kelvington Jr., their son William "Ross" Kelvington, and her brothers Gerald, Paul, Harold and Verle Ake.

Lois is survived by her loving son, Earl R. Kelvington, III (Sharon); grandsons, Luke (Joanna), Michael (Meg) and Kyle Kelvington, and Billy Hardie; great-grandchildren Monroe, Clara Grace, McKinley, Madison, MacArthur, Moriah; many nieces and nephews.

Lois and Earl Jr. were longtime volunteers at The Haven of Rest Ministries in Akron. They also owned and operated Kelvington Auto Service.

Family and friends are invited to visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305 on Sunday, March 15th from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., when the funeral service will begin with Pastor John Burton officiating. A committal service will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Rd. Seville, OH 44273 on Monday, March 16th at 10:15 a.m., where Lois will be laid to rest with Earl Jr. For those wishing to attend, please arrive at the cemetery no later than 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lois' memory are suggested to The Haven of Rest Ministries. To share a memory of Lois or leave a special message for her family, visit the guest book below.

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