Larry J. Hastings

Larry J. Hastings, age 75, of Streetsboro, passed away Thursday, October 30 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Larry was born on May 30, 1939, in Ira, Ohio which is now part of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Larry worked for Chrysler Corp., Twinsburg, retiring in 1994. He enjoyed bowling, camping, driving through the Valley, his dog friend, Cocoa, and watching old TV programs. In recent years, he especially enjoyed meeting his family in the Valley to have “breakfast in the park”.

He is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Doris, daughters Theresa Akin (Tim), Sarah Faser (Scott), and Janice Case; stepdaughters, Brenda Wages and Sandy Moore; 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; sisters, Lois Helwig and Kathi Lamtman, and brother Darrell (Helen). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law Dean Case in 2010, and his son, David, in 2013.

A memorial service will be held at Hope Baptist Church, 1822 Highview Ave. Akron, on Thursday, November 6, 2014   The family will receive friends from 3-4PM until the time of the service at 4PM. Pastor David Robertson officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to The American Cancer Society or The American Heart Association.