Bernice Lueas Speegle

Bernice Lueas Speegle, age 89, passed away from our world into the arms of God on June 11, 2026, after a brief stay at Bath Creek Estates, in Cuyahoga Falls.

She was the only daughter of four children born to the late Stanley Welsh Lowther and Luzeffia Luria Spurgeon-Lowther. She was born August 19, 1936 in West Union, West Virginia, Bernice was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earl Speegle; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bryan (Janie) and Marion (Barbara); and two grandchildren, Marty and Marcy.

Bernice is survived by her children, Mark (Helen), and Pam (John); grandchildren, John Earl, with whom Bernice was blessed to have spent a lot of special time with as a baby, Kyle, Lisa, Lori, and Steve; as well as great-grandchildren, brother, Stanley (Jean); stepbrothers, Dwight (Nancy), Charles (Nancine); and very special neighbors, friends, special grand doggie, Charger; as well as her caregivers.

As a nearly lifelong Akron resident, Bernice lived her life so unselfishly, constantly helping her family, friends, and working hard. She always enjoyed her church , playing her many instruments (nearly all of them by ear), and talking on the telephone.

Although we will all miss her so deeply, we will all carry her love with us, to light the world, in her memory.

Family and friends are welcome for visitation, Friday, June 19, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Hecker-Patron Funeral Home, Uniontown, with the service following immediately at 11:00 AM. Pastor Brian Nutt will officiate. Interment will take place at Hillside Memorial Park, Akron.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, sharing hope and healing through the remarkable research and treatments made possible.

May the memories of Bernice that you share at www.heckerpatronfuneralhome.com bring comfort, light, and blessings to all who loved her.