Karen L. Downing Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Karen L. Downing (Akron, Ohio), born in Hagerstown, Maryland, who passed away on May 13, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jim McConnell and Patty McConnell (Palmer). She is survived by: her husband William R. Downing (Bill); her brothers, Jim McConnell and Michael McConnell; her children, Brad Downing (Amanda), Todd Downing (Katie) and Amy Dawson (Drew); and her grandchildren, Braden, Ava, Oliver (Downing), Greer, Quinn, Reese, Lola, Roan (Downing), Bailey, Presley (Baker), Jordan, Sydney and Jack (Dawson).
In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor can be made to the Humane Society of Summit County.
