Grace Estler, 89 of Akron, died Thursday (March 21, 2012) at Absolute Rehab and Nursing Care in Gasport, NY.
She was born in Jersey City, NJ on March 26, 1922 a daughter of the late James and Grace Dressel Bolton.
Grace was the wife of Stuart E. Estler who died on February 14, 1992. She was an avid gardener and ceramic artist. Her favorite past time was enjoying her family and cooking for them. She held a Bachelor of Science Degree from Douglas College in New Jersey and a Masters Degree in Mathematics from Columbia University in New York City where she taught for seven years.
Surviving are her children; Kathy (Bruce) Truax of Akron, Janet Cox of Akron, Nancy (Michael) Grambo of VA and Stuart L. Estler of MD. Four grandchildren: Christy Truax, Wayne Cox Jr., Phillip and Rory Grambo. Two great grandchildren: Samantha and Alexander Manning.
Friends of the family are invited to share their thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the family on Tuesday (Mar. 27, 2012) FROM 6 - 8 PM at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON. Services will be private with interment in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the donor's preference.
Expressions of condolence may be made at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
Arrangements are entrusted to the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON. rONALD p. kONIECZNY, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.