Gail Maureen Coup

Gail Maureen Fike Coup (nee Daugherty) died October 3, 2026.
Born in Akron, she resided in Mt. Vernon, Ohio from 1974 until 2001. Gail was a member of Gay Street United Methodist Church. She was an avid reader and gardener. In Akron, Gail was formerly employed by Iacaminis (downtown), Art's Place and the Hilan Cafe. Gail attended Ohio State University, Newark and graduated with Honors from Central Ohio Technical College. While in Mt. Vernon, she provided daycare for her grandchildren and assisted her husband restoring several historic residences.
Preceded in death by her husband Glen R. Coup, her father Robert H. and mother Gladys M. (Duff) Daugherty, and brothers Dan and John.
She is survived by her children Christine Aguirre (Akron), Richard D. Fike (Mt. Vernon), and Glenna Coup (Barberton); her brother Robert (Annette) and sister Elizabeth Daugherty; grandchildren Persaphone (Scott) Stephens, Richard S., Ben (Halle) and Morgin Fike, Justin & Nicholas Coup, and Gage & Pam Gillman; 8 great-grandchildren; and 3 nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Anthony Funeral Home, Akron Chapel, 1990 S Main St. in Akron, where a service will be held at 12:00 p.m. followed by a reception. Interment will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio at the family's convenience.
If desired, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html) or to Habitat for Humanity (https://www.habitat.org/).