Flora Anna Howell

Flora Anna Howell (Youngkin) , 86, passed away November 5, 2026. Born in Akron on November 23, 1939 and lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Flora retired from the Akron Public Schools after 38 years as a secretary. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls, Beta Sigma Phi for 65 years, SERS and Firestone Park Prime Timers. Flora enjoyed making friends and helping others through the many different organizations that she belonged to. She also enjoyed traveling and visiting with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Donald; parents, Floyd and Anna Lee Youngkin.

Flora is survived by her daughter, Ann (Troy) O’Donnell; her son, John (Meghan) Howell; grandchildren, Bryn and Bree O’Donnell, and Simon and Grace Howell; sisters, Donna Cetnarowski; Dorothy Romesberg and her twin brother, Floyd Youngkin.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Haven of Rest Ministries, 175 E Market Street, Akron OH 44309; https://donate.havenofrest.org

Visitation will be11:00 until 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave. (On the Historic Tallmadge Circle).

Funeral service will follow visitation at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Howard Pippin officiating.

Interment will be at Tallmadge Cemetery.