Cynthia J. Sherlock

Cynthia J. Sherlock, 80, of Akron, passed away on her Mother's birthday, January 29, 2026. She was born on September 4, 1945 the daughter of the late James Sherlock and Irene Hitt (Ely-Sherlock). She graduated with the class of 1963 from Springfield High School. Cynthia was a woman of faith and was a member of Sawyerwood Global Methodist Church. She retired after 35 years of dedicated service from General Tire. Cynthia enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing, camping, going to Canada, golfing and playing softball. She was an avid Cleveland Brown and Guardian fan. She never failed to brighten up a room with her smile, laughter, sense of humor and the love in her heart for family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and wife of 57 years, Patricia Kirschner.

Cynthia is survived by her children Keith Kirschner, Jean Kirschner, and John Kirschner; brother James B. (Margaret) Sherlock; cousins Sandy Miller, Cheryl Rankine, and Debra Murphy; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

"To Those I Love"

If I should ever leave you whom I love

To go along the Silent Way,

Grieve not,

Nor speak of me with tears,

But laugh and talk

Of me as if I were beside you there.

(I‘d come-I‘d come, could I but find a way!

But would not tears and grief be barriers?)

And when you hear a song or

See a bird I loved,

Please do not let the thought of me be sad…

For I am loving you just as I always have…

You were so good to me!

There are so many things I wanted still

To do-so many things to say to you…

Remember that I did not fear-

It was just leaving you that was so hard to face…

We cannot see Beyond…

But this I know:

I loved you so -

Twas heaven here with you!

by Isla Paschal Richardson

Visitation will be held Sunday, February 8th from 12:00 to 1:30pm at Newcomer Funeral Home (131 N. Canton Rd., Akron) where services will be held at 1:30 with Pastor Ken Kesler officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson's Foundation, 5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310, Miami, FL 33126; or Sawyerwood Global Methodist Church, 956 Mohawk Trail, Akron 44312.

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