Lucille L. Duffner

Lucille L. Daffner, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, with her daughter holding her hand. Lucy was known for her warmth, generosity and spirituality. She touched the lives of everyone she met. Her gentle spirit and kindness brought comfort and joy to all her family and friends.

Lucy was born April 2, 1924 to George and Hildred Buckhold in Cleveland OH. She graduated from St. Stephen High School in Cleveland OH in 1942. Hers was the first ever 4-year high school class at the school afterreceiving recognition by the State Department of Education.

Lucy married Joseph A Daffner in 1945 and together they raised three sons and a daughter in Macedonia, OH.

Lucy retired as the children’s librarian at the Twinsburg Public Library after many years of service.

In 1986 Lucy and her husband moved to Hudson, OH where she was a long time and active member of St Mary’s Catholic Church and served as a Eucharistic Minister. Lucy’s legacy is one of family, love and generosity. She was always ready with a listening ear and wise words, making a lasting impact on those around her. At the occasion of her 100th birthday celebration she attributed her long life to her passion to pray for others rather than herself. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her, and she will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her loving family, sons Joseph (Tiziana) of Bedford OH, Jack of South Carolina, daughter Nancy (Bob) Wilson of Akron OH, Grandchildren Francesca (Randy) Wolf, Michela (Paul) Stupay, Tania (Matt) Zucca and RJ (Jessica) Wilson, plus 7 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews including special nieces Marilyn McCallum, Margie Main, and Deb Cote. In her later years, Lucy appreciated the kindness of her special friends, Pacia H, Sharon Z, Mary O., and Karen F. Lucy was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Joseph A. Daffner who passed away in 2001, her son, Don, her sister Marie and brother George.

Her family would like to thank the wonderful staff of both Crossroads Hospice and Pleasant Pointe Assisted Living in Barberton for their superb care, concern, and compassion over the past two years.

Her family will announce plans to celebrate Lucy's life at a later date, commemorating her extraordinary one-hundred-year plus journey and the happiness she shared with countless people