In Memory Of
Carolyn P. Richards
1934
2016
Carolyn P. Richards
September 24, 1934 — June 20, 2016
Richards, Carolyn P. (Fruth) - Atwater
Carolyn P. (Fruth) Richards, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away June 20, 2016. She was born on September 24, 1934 to the late Harold and Ruth (Myers) Fruth. After her marriage, the couple settled in Atwater to raise their children. Forced to retire due to health reasons from the Waterloo Local School District as a bus driver, a job she loved, she became a stay at home mom. The love, support and protection she gave was invaluable. She was a proud member of Liberty Bible Church and enjoyed the friendship of the congregation and all her secret sisters.
In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; son, Ross; brother, Don; sister and brother- in- law, Jackie and Mutt Hodges; brother-in-law, Bill Tharp and special friend, Dr. William Wasson.
Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Patricia Ann (Dan) Akers, Judith (Don) Bennett, Ruth Rebecca "Becky" (Mark) Matulavich; sister, Dorothy Tharp; brother, Bob (Marti) and sister-in-law Margaret.; grandchildren, Daniel (Paula) Akers, Brian (Tamra) Akers, Amy (Matt) Boylan, Zack (Sam) Bennett, Josh Bennett and Adrianna Bennett; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss Carolyn dearly.
Special thanks to all the wonderful in home caregivers from Crossroads Hospice of Green.
Family will receive friends on June, 28, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron Ohio 44305. A Memorial Service will follow. Interment will take place at Atwater Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Humane Society or to ASPCA in Carolyn's Honor.
Carolyn P. (Fruth) Richards, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away June 20, 2016. She was born on September 24, 1934 to the late Harold and Ruth (Myers) Fruth. After her marriage, the couple settled in Atwater to raise their children. Forced to retire due to health reasons from the Waterloo Local School District as a bus driver, a job she loved, she became a stay at home mom. The love, support and protection she gave was invaluable. She was a proud member of Liberty Bible Church and enjoyed the friendship of the congregation and all her secret sisters.
In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; son, Ross; brother, Don; sister and brother- in- law, Jackie and Mutt Hodges; brother-in-law, Bill Tharp and special friend, Dr. William Wasson.
Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Patricia Ann (Dan) Akers, Judith (Don) Bennett, Ruth Rebecca "Becky" (Mark) Matulavich; sister, Dorothy Tharp; brother, Bob (Marti) and sister-in-law Margaret.; grandchildren, Daniel (Paula) Akers, Brian (Tamra) Akers, Amy (Matt) Boylan, Zack (Sam) Bennett, Josh Bennett and Adrianna Bennett; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss Carolyn dearly.
Special thanks to all the wonderful in home caregivers from Crossroads Hospice of Green.
Family will receive friends on June, 28, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron Ohio 44305. A Memorial Service will follow. Interment will take place at Atwater Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Humane Society or to ASPCA in Carolyn's Honor.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2016
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Tuesday, June 28, 2016
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