Funeral Homes in Akron, OH

Facts about the city

• Akron has been featured in films like: In the Beginning Was the End: The Truth About De-Evolution (1976).
• Some of the notable people born here have been: Antoine Winfield (american football player), Ramon Walker (american football player), Donnie Nickey (american football player), Andy McCollum (american football player), James Harrison (american football player), Mike Vrabel (american football player and coach), and Dante Booker (american football player).
• Akron is home to the following sports teams: Akron Zips men's basketball.

Akron /ˈækrən/ is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the seat of Summit County. It is in the Great Lakes region approximately 39 miles (63 km) south of Lake Erie along the Little Cuyahoga River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 199,110. The Akron, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) covers Summit and Portage counties, and in 2010 had a population of 703,200. Akron is also part of the larger Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH Combined Statistical Area, which in 2010 had a population of 3,515,646.Akron was co-founded in 1825 when suggested by Paul Williams to Simon Perkins. In 1833, "South" was temporarily added to the name when Eliakim Crosby settled a bordering North Akron. After Summit County formed from portions of Portage, Medina, and Stark counties in 1840, Akron succeeded Cuyahoga Falls as county seat a year later. The Akron School Law of 1847 created the K-12 system. In 1851, Sojourner Truth attended a convention and extemporaneously delivered the original "Ain't I a Woman?" speech. During the Civil War, Ferdinand Schumacher supplied the Union Army with oats produced by his mill along the Ohio Canal. Between the 1870s and World War I, numerous churches across the nation were built using the Akron Plan.With a population increase of 201.8% during the 1910s, it became the nation's fastest-growing city due to industries such as stoneware, sanitary sewer, fishing tackle, farming equipment, match, toy, and rubber. The companies General Tire, B.F. Goodrich, Firestone, and Goodyear built headquarters, though only the latter remains. Airships, blimps, dirigibles, and zeppelins have been manufactured at the Goodyear Airdock since World War II. The Goodyear Polymer Center and National Polymer Innovation Center are on the University of Akron campus, which anchors the Polymer Valley and is home to the Archives of the History of American Psychology. Akron also headquartered the National Marble Tournament, Professional Bowlers Association, and Women's Professional Mud Wrestling. Home to employers such as Summa, GOJO Industries, FirstMerit Bank, and FirstEnergy, it is listed by Newsweek as one of ten Information Age high tech havens. Awarded by the National Civic League and National Arbor Day Foundation, it was named one of the world's most livable cities. The All-American Soapbox Derby, WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, National Hamburger Festival, Founders Day (Alcoholics Anonymous), and Road Runner Akron Marathon are annually hosted by the city, which was a venue for some events of the 2014 Gay Games. Tourist attractions include Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens and Lock 3 Park, where the American Marble & Toy Manufacturing Company once stood.Residents of Akron are referred to as "Akronites." Nicknames include "Rubber City," "City of Invention" and "Rubber Capital of the World."

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Akron Obituaries

It was revealed by Topeka Capital-Journal on March 16th, 2022 that Louis Robert Goodhart perished in Topeka, Kansas.  Goodhart was 77 years old and was born in Akron, OH.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Louis Robert's life.

It was written by Topeka Capital-Journal on March 8th, 2022 that Robert R "Bob" Shively died in Lenexa, Kansas.  Shively was 95 years old and was born in Akron, OH.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Robert R "Bob"'s life.

It was revealed by Orlando Sentinel on February 26th, 2022 that Patricia Ann Sullivan passed away in Deland, Florida.  Sullivan was 88 years old and was born in Akron, OH.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Patricia Ann's life.

It was reported by Niagara Gaz on January 25th, 2022 that Mack Ennis perished in Akron, Ohio.  Ennis was 74 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mack's life.

It was noted by Coshocton Tribune on January 19th, 2022 that Judy Griffith died in Akron, Ohio.  Griffith was 70 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Judy's life.

It was disclosed by The Advocate on January 1st, 2022 that Thomas Wayne Malone passed on in Akron, Ohio.  Malone was 79 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Thomas Wayne's life.

It was disclosed by Orlando Sentinel on December 9th, 2021 that Elaine Shower (Edmunds) passed away in Winer Park, Florida.  Ms. Shower was 71 years old and was born in Akron, OH.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Elaine's life.

It was revealed by Register Herald on November 7th, 2021 that Donald Sarrett perished in Akron, Ohio.  Sarrett was 84 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Donald's life.

It was noted by Sacramento Bee on October 7th, 2021 that Dupon Mr Yee passed away in Sacramento, California.  Yee was 92 years old and was born in Akron, OH.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Dupon Mr's life.

It was revealed by Chicago Tribune on September 21st, 2021 that John J Kempel passed on in Highland Park, Illinois.  Kempel was 70 years old and was born in Akron, OH.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor John J's life.

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This American "boom town" lives up to its nickname "The Rubber City." Throughout its history it has been home to four well known tire manufacturers: Goodrich, Goodyear, Firestone, and General Tire. It is the home of the Polymer Valley, where 400 companies which create polymer related products are located. Ninety four are located in the city proper.