Sommerville Funeral Services

08/18/2025

Celebrating the life of Melvin L. Lightner Jr.

Melvin Lee Lightner Jr.,34 of Akron, Ohio departed this life on July 31, 2025. Loved by a host of family and friends. An obituary is being written by the family and will be available soon…

08/18/2025

Celebrating the life of Barbara Valentine

Barbara Jean (Steward) Valentine, 91, went home to be with the Lord in her Akron, Ohio home July 29, 2025. Barbara was born on April 19, 1934, to Mary Gaynell Scott and George Atlas Steward. She was raised with one sibling, brother Robert Steward.

08/18/2025

Celebrating the life of Kendra Horton

Kendra Horton, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at the age of 45. Born on November 2, 1979, in Akron, Ohio, to Clarence and Elizabeth Horton, Kendra spent her life deeply rooted in the community that helped shape her wonderful woman that so man...

08/18/2025

Celebrating the life of Thomas L. Brown

Memorial service will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 1:00 pm at Sommerville Funeral Services, 1695 Diagonal Rd. Akron, Oh 44320. Services will be live streamed at sommervillefuneralservice.com

08/18/2025

Celebrating the life of Lataysia Fleming

Lataysia Fleming, better known to her family as, “Ducky” was a strong, beautiful, independent woman. She was born to Lori Fry and Fred Cash on December 30, 1978, yet was adopted to the late Cheryl Rhodes and General Fleming. She graduated from Buchtel high school and attended college while begin...

08/18/2025

Celebrating the life of Laverne Beasley

Laverne leaves to cherish her memory siblings, Paul (Lori) Beasley of Akron, Oh, Gertrude Bennett of Akron, Oh, Harley (Deborah) Beasley of Pittsburgh, Clifford Beasley of Akron, Ohio and Wayne Beasley of Akron, Ohio and a host of other relatives and friends.

08/18/2025

Celebrating the life of Sharon D. Caffee

Sharon D. Caffee entered this world February 3, 1952, and departed this life July 14, 2025, into the arms of the lord surrounded by family at her bed side after a brief illness.

08/18/2025

Celebrating the life of Candice L. Washington

Candice Louise Washington, born October 1, 1946, in Alliance, Ohio, to the late Walter and Emily Dailey, was called home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2025. She was surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and compassion that touched the lives of many.

07/04/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and spark-filled day! 🎆 From our team to yours—Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

10/26/2024

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Sommerville

09/11/2024

We pause to remember the lives lost and the heroes who rose during the wake of tragedy 23 years ago today. We honor their memories.🕊️

08/25/2024

Celebrating the life of Gladys Y. Westbrook.