Esther Irene Friend Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Esther Irene Friend of Akron, Ohio, who passed away on January 26, 2026 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Esther is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Esther's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lloyd Martin and Ada Mae Moffitt (Porter). She is survived by: her daughter Tonja Church; her grandchildren, Jack and Casey; and her close friend Jeff McMillen of Rittman.
