Judith A. Stilwell

Judith A. Stilwell, affectionately known as "BooBoo," 84, long-time resident of Akron and most recently of Ravenna, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 23, 2026.

Judy was born in Akron, OH on October 20, 1941, beloved daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Doyle) Schoenstein. She was a proud graduate of St. Mary's High School, class of 1960 and a devoted and faithful member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Above all else, she cherished time spent with family, especially her grandchildren. She was also an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians and Cleveland Cavs.

Preceded in death by her siblings, William Schoenstein, Maryellen (Jim) Barrett, Walter "Jerry" (Jean) Schoenstein, Kathleen "Kate" (Ed) Moore, Robert "Bob" Schoenstein and Margaret "Peggy" (Mal) Gittins.

Judy will be dearly missed by her daughters, Kellie (David) Russell, Kerrie Gifford, and Kolleen (John) LaPorte; 9 grandchildren, Alec (Autumn) Russell, Aaron (Gina) Russell, Janae Garlepp, Eileen Garlepp, Kevin Garlepp, Joleen (Adam) Thomas, Keith Garlepp, Emma LaPorte, Alyson LaPorte; great-granddaughter, Maxine Russell; sister-in-law, Claudia Schoenstein; and many special nieces, nephews and close friends.

Guests are welcome for visitation on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 12 pm to 2 pm with a memorial service to follow beginning at 2 pm, all at Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. She will be laid to rest privately at Oakwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Judy's memory to the Humane Society of Summit County, 752 W. Portage Trail, Akron, OH 44313.