Janis Lynn Lee Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Janis Lynn Lee of Akron, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 14, 2025 at the age of 73. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Betty Jo and Joe Sturm; and her sisters, Valarie Walls and Melody Penrod. She is survived by: her children, Eric Tanner (Ashley) and Melanie Patterson (Josh); her grandchildren, Kamden, Allie and Cody; her great grandchild Greyson; and her sisters, Lisa Bell (Russ), Faith Hammond, Hope Reimann, Jackie Ruseli, Jodi Wood (John Farley) and Jennifer Pietzcher.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Newcomer Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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