Debra Richards, 63, went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2019. She was born and raised in Akron, and
enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Debra was employed by the Summit County Prosecutor's Office for over 20 years. She attended the First Church of God in Tallmadge.

Debra is survived by her loving husband Vern of 44 years; children, Brett Richards and Erica (Tony) Moyers; grandchildren, Travis, Trenton and Tripp; parents, Ken Fitzhugh, Wanda Fitzhugh and friend Charles Boerner; and sisters-in-law, JoAnn (Frank) Wilson and Jan Richards.

Visitation will be held from 4-7pm on Tuesday, May 14 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. Funeral service Wednesday, May 15 at 12pm with visitation one hour prior. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park, Akron to follow.