Obituary of Emma Jean Bowers

Emma Bowers, 72, went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2017. She was born in Akron on June 7, 1944 to the late Frank & Emma DeFago. She retired from Akron General Medical Center after working 17 years as a nursing assistant. In addition to her parents, Emma was preceded in death by husband James and son Jeffrey, brother Frankie DeFago, and brother-in-law David Buckeye. She is survived by her children, Denise (Ed) Sees and Rodney DeFago; siblings Patricia Buckeye & Linda DeFago; and her grandchildren, Jessica, Ashley, Emma, Hunter, and Austin, who were the joy of her life. Per Emma's wishes, a graveside committal of ashes will take place on Wednesday, 1pm, at Oakwood Cemetery in Cuyahoga Falls. (McGowan-Reid & Santos, FALLS)