Frances J. Richards, 66, was welcomed in the arms of the Lord on September 14, 2018. She was an avid CAVS fan and loved crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alan D. Richards; sister, Pamela Dile; and her dog, Chloe. Frances leaves to cherish her memory, children, David T. (Barbara) Grant, Missy Axline, Shelly Richards, and Shawn (Christy) Richards; siblings, Paulette Franzmann, Charles "Bo" (Linda) Grant, Cindy Bateman; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday September 19, 2018 from 5-8pm and funeral service will be held on Thursday September 20, 2018 at 10am at Newcomer Funeral Home 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305. Frances will be joined with her husband at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. No graveside service will be held.