Nancy Jean (Ross) Brackett

Nancy Jean (Ross) Brackett obituary, Akron, OH

Nancy Jean (Ross) Brackett

Nancy Brackett Obituary

Visit the Newcomer Funeral Home - Akron website to view the full obituary.

Nancy Jean (Ross) Brackett of Green, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026 at the age of 90.

She graduated from Tallmadge High School, class of 1953 and worked at Ohio Bell/AT&T, retiring in 1995.

Preceded in death by her parents, Charlie & Elsie Ross and sisters Charlene Kendall and Marilyn Bowen, she is survived by son Richard (Faith) Brackett, daughter Debra Joseph, grandchildren Katy Brackett, Clint Brackett, Jordan Brackett, Jillian Brackett and nephews Kevin (Marya) Kendall, Kent (Megan) Kendall and Kurt (Mary) Kendall.

According to Nancy’s wishes, no funeral services will be held. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park.

To share a memory of Nancy or leave a special message with her family, please visit the guest book below.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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