Gloria Maxine Harwood Obituary

We announce the death of Gloria Maxine Harwood in New Haven, Connecticut, born in Akron, Ohio, who passed away on September 6, 2026, at the age of 95. Gloria will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Rogers and Ethel Rogers (Landreth); and her son Daniel. She is survived by: her son James; her husband Jim; her son David Harwood (Carol Dicks) of Lincoln; her granddaughter Cara Theisen (Andrew); her great grandchildren, August, Everett and Kelsey (Tad) of Omaha; her grandchildren, Cabe (Maggie) of Omaha, Kalea, Kyan of Lincoln, Nebraska, Daniel, Gail Harwood (Belmont) of Weaverville, Stephen, Lily, James, Janice Harwood (Gill) of Ledyard, Katryn and Bradley; her sister Beverly Ann Feick; Krew. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Should you wish to do so, memorial contributions may be made to the G. Maxine Harwood and H. James Harwood Endowed Scholarship Fund at the Department of Development, University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, established by students, scholars, and associates and friends whose lives she has touched.