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Mystery Surrounds Sudden Death Of 21-Year-Old Noah Hall
In addition to headlines revealing the heartbreaking circumstances of a young man’s passing, his obituary has been circulated online, and a GoFundMe page has been established to assist his family in paying for the funeral.
The tragic loss of a young guy named Noah Hall has left the Barberton town in Ohio in shock after his life was cut short by a falling tree. He died on April 15, 2025, leaving behind three sisters, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and his cherished mother, Ashley Hall. He was only twenty-one.
A tree smashed through a house in the 100 block of 2nd Street SW late Tuesday morning at approximately 11:15 a.m., according to local authorities, causing the tragic accident.
Noah had been laying in bed indoors. The 21-year-old was still in his bedroom, pinned under a section of the enormous tree, when emergency personnel quickly arrived at the residence. At the scene, he was declared dead.
On Wednesday, April 16, the Summit County Medical Examiner had planned an autopsy. Barberton Fire Marshal David Polacek recognized the unpredictability of such disasters when firefighters and the Special Operations Rescue Team attempted to evaluate the damage on the day of the tragedy.
He noted that although storms like this can sometimes be anticipated, their full impact often isn’t. “Things happen and you know, that’s unfortunate,” he remarked solemnly.
The fire marshal said that a storm was probably the cause of the tree’s fall. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, he has also advised the public to make sure they have renters’ or homeowners’ insurance.
In the wake of the tragedy, Barberton Tree Service sent out tree care experts to handle the dangerous debris. Skilled arborist Lisa Devenport described the incident as tragic and perhaps avoidable.
She has worked in the tree industry for 30 years, and last year (2024) she saw a similar situation in which a tree fell on someone’s Akron home, causing their death.
The Barberton Tree Service representative advised locals to keep an eye on the condition of the trees in their immediate vicinity.
Warning signs of possible danger include leaning trunks, the growth of fungi, bark cracks, water pooling at the base, a lack of leaves, and animals running in and out of the trees. To keep their homes as safe as possible, citizens should contact a certified arborist if they notice any of these indicators.
“Talk to your neighbors […] work together […] with companies that will work with you and your neighbors to keep everything and your property safe,” the arborist encouraged.
Ashley, Noah’s mother, shared the eerie aftermath of the storm’s terrible impact on Facebook in the hours after the tragedy. She posted a number of depressing pictures depicting the devastation left behind—a peaceful house torn apart by chaos.
The white house is seen in the pictures with a giant hole punched into the top floor and the splintered pieces of a fallen tree protruding from its side like a spear. As the tree is being removed from the house by heavy-duty cranes, emergency personnel wearing luminous gear can be seen strewn across the sopping wet sidewalk and the surrounding yard, some of them standing close to the enormous trunk.
As cleanup operations progressed, groups of first responders from several agencies collaborated side by side under a gray sky. Long after the first call, Barberton Tree Service and Ricks Crane Service employees in bright orange remained on the scene to help with the delicate task of removing the debris.
Amid the flurry of flashing lights and activity, a community member named Willi Meeks left a poignant comment on Ashley’s post, acknowledging the heartbreak and lauding the swift action of those on scene. “Barberton cannot catch a break. Prayers to whoever’s family this is […] his name was Noah. So everyone put his family in your prayers at this time [sic]. 🙏,” penned the community member.
In another post, Ashley shared more harrowing images of the home where her son took his final breath. The photographs vividly depict the aftermath, with the white house now largely destroyed, its upper corner gone, and only exposed timber beams and crumbled roofing remaining. The front yard was littered with bent tree trunks and jagged limbs.
Against the backdrop of broken boards and snapped branches, Ashley’s words cut just as deep, “Today has been a night mare. One of a mothers worst fears is getting a call your son have been killed. By the act of nature [sic].”
Attached to her post was an excerpt from The Barberton Gazette, offering a glimpse into the young man lost beneath that splintered roof. “He was a joy to talk to,” Ashley told a local reporter, adding that Noah had only moved to Ohio six months prior in hopes of discovering life.
He was employed at a Wendy’s in Norton at the time of his death. He was originally from Owensboro, Kentucky, and had graduated from Clinton High School in Tennessee in 2021. Being the only boy, he loved playing video games and playing football, and he loved his sisters.
Above all, however, Ashley characterized her son as a kindhearted individual who listened to anyone who needed someone to talk to.
The intense love Ashley had for her son is evident to anyone who looks at her Facebook profile. Her page is a living collage of family memories, including happy moments during meals, amusing moments during excursions, and adorable pictures of the two just spending time together.
In one, Noah looms tenderly over his mother as they pose on a sunlit porch, both beaming beneath a golden “2021” backdrop. In others, they press their faces together for a selfie.
To those who knew him best, Noah wasn’t just physically towering — he was a gentle soul with an even bigger heart. Standing at six feet, five inches tall and wearing size fourteen shoes, he was known as Ashley’s “big teddy bear.”
She characterized him as a compassionate and kind leader in an emotional interview, referring to him as “a big guy with a big heart.” Noah was only 21 years old and had just started to build his future.
He found employment after moving to Barberton and took up residence with a friend from a prior job. Prior to the tragedy, the two were living together in the house on 2nd Street SW.
According to what Ashley was told by fire officials, Noah had been asleep in a second-floor bedroom when the 80-foot tree, weakened by intense wind, suddenly collapsed onto the home, crashing through the structure and ending his life in an instant. “Who knew that would be the end of it? Who knew that he’d be coming home in a casket?” Ashley said during a Zoom interview.
Noah was the only one upstairs, but three people who lived downstairs were spared by their absence. They included his brother and girlfriend, Tanner Soltis. The roommate and his loved ones were left reeling from the shock of what had happened. “It’s pretty devastating,” he said, expressing how surreal it all felt in the immediate aftermath.
By Wednesday, the weight of it had sunk in as the resident began collecting his belongings from the now-condemned house, which means the three housemates have to find another place to live. “The house is the house. You can get another house or possessions, but someone lost their life because of this. It’s just terrible,” he noted.
Following Noah’s untimely passing, friends and relatives have united to ensure he receives the dignified send-off he deserves. To assist with burial and funeral costs, a GoFundMe page has been established. The ad shows a close-up of Noah looking off to the side with silent strength while wearing safety glasses and a backwards cap.
“Yesterday we lost an amazing soul,” the campaign’s heartfelt message begins, describing Noah as someone whose “humor flooded rooms” and whose kindness touched everyone he encountered.
It paints a portrait of a hard-working, compassionate, and resilient young man — one who never let the cruelty of the world harden his spirit. “He didn’t have a single evil bone in his body,” reads the message.
The fundraiser’s goal is set at $500, and as of now, $310 has already been raised through four donations. Organizers are asking everyone to donate, no matter how small, so Noah can be buried with dignity. “We love you so much Noah,” the post concludes.
An online obituary has been posted in remembrance of Noah. In addition to his generosity and kindness, the memorial honors him for the small pleasures he liked, such as watching the stars, laughing with loved ones, and spending time with his family.
The obituary also includes the celebration of his life, which will take place at the James H. Davis Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 22 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., followed by a funeral ceremony at 6:00 p.m.
Together with his mother, Ashley, and three sisters, Aaliyah, Brizanna, and Jayden Ramos, Noah is also survived by grandparents, aunts, and uncles who now preserve his memory.
The funeral home’s website offers an online tribute book for people who would like to share their tales or heartfelt messages. Ashley and her family will treasure the keepsake book that collects written memories from friends and family.
Donations to the Noah Hall Memorial Fund are another way to show your condolences. We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to Ashley, Noah’s siblings, and all of his family members, friends, and loved ones who are going through such a difficult time. In the midst of their loss, we wish them healing. Noah, rest in peace.
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