Rita Cranmer Obituary
Rita V. Cranmer, age 67, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
She was born April 16,1958 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of Virgil and Margaret Hyde. Rita loved riding horses. She enjoyed gardening and doing puzzles. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Rita is survived by her devoted husband of 24 years, Kim Cranmer; cherished sons, Anthony and Lance; three treasured grandchildren; beloved sister, Joanie Brown; and loving brother, Virgil Hyde.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Sharon, Barb and Tressa.
Private services have taken place.
Services in care of the Billow Funeral Homes and Crematory, Falls Memorial Chapel, 1907 23rd St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223.
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