Debra Anne Tell

Debra Anne {Akerberg} Tell, 81, left this earth for her Heavenly home on January 25, 2023. She was born on May 25, 1941 to the late George E. and Lois {Himes} Akerberg.

In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by her husband Paul P. Tell Jr., sons Douglas A. Tell and David C. Tell Sr.

Debbie had been a longtime choir member and attendee of The Chapel at Fir Hill. She enjoyed flower gardening, and loved her precious pets.

Debbie is survived by her loving son, Paul P. (Carol) Tell III; grandchildren Alexander Tell, Joseph (Jasmine) Tell, Bethany (Joe) Jackson, Daniel Tell, Hannah Tell, David C. Tell Jr., Anthony Tell, and Michael Tell; great-grandchildren Ilyria, Nikolina, Cordelia and Sophia; brother David Akerberg; several extended family members that Debbie cared for deeply.

Thank you to Ohio Living Rockynol staff for taking such good care of Debbie during her time there. Special thanks to Ohio Living Hospice for their end-of-life care and compassion.

All are welcome to visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305 on Friday, February 3 from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service begins at 1:00 p.m. Private burial will take place at Hillside Memorial Park, where Debbie will be laid to rest with Paul Jr. Memorials in Debbie's memory are suggested to Joey and Jasmine Tell's ministry work in Thailand: New International, 2701 Cleveland Ave. Ste. 200 Fort Myers, FL 33901, or New International Click Here. To leave a message for Debbie's family, please scroll below.

Debra's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.