Caroline E. Cochran

Caroline E. Cochran obituary, Akron, OH

Caroline E. Cochran

Caroline Cochran Obituary

Visit the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home - Ellet website to view the full obituary.

Caroline E. Cochran, 102, went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2026.

Born in Cleveland, she moved to Lakemore when she was young. She graduated from Springfield High School and Kent State, later retiring from Springfield Schools as a grade school teacher. Caroline loved playing the piano and organ for the church. She enjoyed playing games, Shuffleboard, and participating in church and Sunday school.

Caroline was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Walter Cochran. She is survived by her sons, John (Cindy), Jeff (Debbie), and Michael (Laura); 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and many great relatives and friends.

Service details to be announced.

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Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home - Ellet

547 Canton Road, Akron, OH 44312

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