Patricia Eileen Starkey Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Patricia Eileen Starkey of Akron, Michigan, who passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Patricia Eileen Starkey to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Franklin H. Specht and Viola Specht (Graf); her spouse Thomas W. Starkey; her stepmother Cornelia Specht (Schrotenboer); her sister Jacqueline Marie Specht; and her parents-in-law, John F. Starkey and Marjorie Starkey (Hover).
She is survived by: her children, Melissa Keller (Jonathan), Julie Hoefling (Jerry) and Michael Starkey (Laura); her son-in-law Dane Couture; her grandchildren, Julia, Olivia and Joshua Hargash; and her aunt Marie Specht.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairgrove, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
