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85 North Miller Road, Akron, OH 44333
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85 North Miller Road, Akron, OH 44333
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Deborah Cole Obituary
Deborah A. Cole (nee Cic) passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, surrounded by family and friends following a brief battle with cancer.
Debbie was born to Frank Sr. and Evelyn Cic in Clinton, OH. She graduated from Northwest High School. She married Hubert Cole and had been a resident of Akron, OH since the 1980’s.
Debbie is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Hubert; father and mother Frank Sr. and Evelyn Cic; brothers Frank Jr. and John Cic.
She is survived by her daughter Denise (Cliff) Stover and son Aaron (Heather) Cole. Debbie is also survived by three stepchildren, 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Funeral service will take place SATURDAY, February 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Fairlawn, OH 44333. Calling hours will take place from 9:00 AM until the time of service. Interment immediately following in Rose Hill Burial Park.
If desired, in lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation in Deborah’s name to the American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org/.
Services in care of the Billow Funeral Homes and Crematory, Fairlawn Chapel.
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Feb
28
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel
85 North Miller Road, Akron, OH 44333
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28
Funeral service
10:30 a.m.
Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel
85 North Miller Road, Akron, OH 44333
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Billow's Funeral Homes & Crematory - Fairlawn ChapelOnly 6 days left for delivery to next service.