Cathleen M. Hake

ATTENTION: CELEBRATION OF LIFE DATE CHANGE

Due to unforeseen weather Cathleen's Celebration of life has been changed to:

SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026, 1:00 to 5:00 PM

Akron Falls Park, Shelter 10

Cathleen M. Hake, 73, passed away on July 7, 2026. She was born on October 2, 1952, in Norfolk, VA to the late John and Eileen (Doyle) Furminger. 

Cathleen worked for General Motors/Delphi for 11 years, from which she retired. She was a big fan of music, her favorite being classic rock, with Tom Petty and the Rolling Stones as her favorite bands. She found happiness in the kitchen, where cooking for her friends and family was one of her greatest joys. Cathleen served as a waitress at the Akron House, a role which showcased her innate ability to connect with people, she truly was a friend to everyone. She will be remembered for her selflessness and her kind nature. What mattered most to Cathleen was being with her family. 

She is survived by her loving sons, Matthew Furminger, Charles (Melissa) Hake and Andrew Hake. She is also survived by her sister Sharon Furminger and three grandchildren. Cathleen was preceded in death by her brothers James (Barbara) Furminger and John Furminger.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 19th from 1-5 PM at Akron Falls Park, Shelter #10 in the lower park (Casual dress). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Akron Fire Company. 

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