Merle Catherine Wilfred Obituary
The passing of Merle Catherine Wilfred of Akron, Ohio leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 25, 2026 at the age of 67. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merle Catherine Wilfred to show support.
She was predeceased by: her cherished angel baby Bobbi Jo Wilfred; her father John Stratos; and her sister Tredel Lanham (Rod). She is survived by: her children, Karri Wilfred, Jon Wilfred (Lourie), Kelly Simpkins (Wesley) and Andrew Stratos (Cora); her grandchildren, Steven Lewis III (Caitlyn), Madyson Wilfred, Brysyn Frashuer, Lillian Simpkins, Dwayne Frashuer II, Vada McAlpin, Jaymes Frashuer, Felix Simpkins, Koen McAlpin and Lucille Simpkins; her great grandchild Diana Lewis; her mother Theresa Stratos; and her siblings, Maria Hillard (David), John Stratos, Rebecca Haynes, James Stratos (Shannon), Gerald Stratos (Kathleen), Joseph Stratos (Rebecca), Rochelle Reynolds (Timothy), Angela Hymes (James) and Paula Stratos. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
