Brenda M. Bolyard (nee Gough), 67, of Akron, OH passed away on October 9, 2020. She was born to parents Ralph Jr. and Betty Gough in Akron on February 16, 1953.

Preceding her in death is her husband, Randy A. Bolyard; her parents; brothers James “Jimmy” Gough and Dennis Gough; mother-in-law, Marian Ferguson; father-in-law, Bob Ferguson; and brother-in-law, Moe Ricketson.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Ralph Ferguson and Richard (Michelle) Ferguson; and son, Bryan Gough; grandchildren, Ryan Brown, Kyle Hayes, and Courtney Carol Harless; sister, Sandy Ricketson; aunt, Carol Keener; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

Brenda loved spending time with her family. For fun, she enjoyed playing Bingo and going out to dinner with Ralph, Richard and family. Brenda will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She can be found on Facebook, as Brenda Gough Bolyard.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron OH from 6-8pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home the following morning at 11am.