Jeannie Ann (Farr) Starkey

Jeannie Ann (Farr) Starkey passed away at age 72 on February 12, 2025. She was a beloved wife, aunt and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Jeannie was born August 24, 1952, the youngest child of Ernest and Helen (Renaud) Farr.

She graduated from St. Vincent High School with the class of 1970. Not long after graduation she began her 35-year career at Akron Municipal Courts, retiring as a Deputy Clerk in 2006. Jeannie married the love of her life, Tim Starkey, October 19, 1991. She lived in Akron her whole life until moving to Hartville with Tim, in 2006.

She nurtured generations of Hannas, Starkeys and Quinlans, among others she embraced with her generous spirit. Jeannie will be remembered for the sparkle in her beautiful eyes, her kind heart and gentle soul. She and Tim loved to entertain family and friends in their comfortable homes, always decorated with tasteful and timeless style. She tended lovely flower gardens and cultivated indoor plants, another indication of her caring for life. She enjoyed listening to and moving to music. She appreciated meaningful conversation and a clever turn of phrase. Her deep laugh will resound with her loved ones for as long as we walk this earth.

She was predeceased by her parents, siblings and in-laws. Siblings: Edward Farr, Judith Hanna and William Farr. In-laws: William Starkey, Michelle Starkey, Julie and Paul Light and Lauren Porter.

Jeannie will be deeply missed by her in-laws, nephews and nieces: Jim (Ann) Hanna, Dave (Judy) Hanna, Mike Hanna (partner, Janice.), mother-in-law Sandra Starkey, Todd (Tiffiny) Starkey, Debbie (Jeff) Porter, Becky (Tony) Sims, Chris (Dayna) Sims, Jason (Amanda) Sims, Kyle Light (Heather), Nick (Jordan) Porter, Tyler Starkey (Jordan), Samantha Starkey and Sydney Starkey.  She was godmother to Brian Quinlan and Samantha Starkey.

She also leaves behind several grand nieces and nephews that she adored; Katie (Evan) Chase, Danielle Hanna (Matt), Matt Hanna, Ben Hanna (Shannon), Allie Hanna, Michael Hanna, Katlyn Long, Dominic Hanna, Caleb Sims, Josh Sims, Evelyn Porter, Emma Porter, Hannah Porter and

Caroline Porter. Other family include: Aunt Jeanne McDonnell, and cousins Julia Powers, Luke McDonnell, Peter McDonnell, Jim McDonnell and Albert McDonnell.

Jeannie was a loyal friend to many people. Lifelong friends who will miss her greatly include; Jeanne Quinlan and family, Sandy Boarman and Angela Zampelli.

There were rare periods in her life when she was not a parent of some of the best loved dogs ever. Lily misses her so much already.

A celebration of life will take place Sunday February 23, 2025 from 4-8pm at the Ancient Order of Hibernians, 2000 Brown St. Akron, OH 44319

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the The ALS Association, 1300 Wilson Blvd. Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209.

Her love will live in all of us who were blessed by her unwavering kindness and joyful spirit.

The ALS Association - Virginia
1300 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA 22209