Heather Merrow Brake

Heather Merrow Brake, 70, of Tallmadge, passed away on January 22, 2025, after a fearless battle with cancer. She was born on March 29, 1954, in Akron, to the late Robert and Lucille Merrow. Heather is a 1972 graduate of Firestone High School and a graduate of The University of Akron. She retired from First Merit Bank with 40 years of service in 2017. She liked to garden, loved a good cup of coffee or glass of wine, was perfect at giving the most peculiar but useful gifts, and had a great sense of humor that will be missed by all.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years Doug Brake; son Shawn (Melissa) Brake; adored granddaughter Emma; brothers Wade (Sheri) Merrow, Rick (Linda Yost) Merrow; sister-in-law Loretta Brake; along with her loved nieces and nephews Krystle Merrow, Sarah (Spencer) Semple, Wendy (Paul) Sawyer, Terry Brown; and great-nieces Jenna and Emerson Sawyer, Scarlet Semple.

Per her wishes, there will be no calling hours or service, and cremation will take place.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, in her memory.

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