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Harold Hacker Obituary

BARBERTON -- Harold "Duane" Hacker, 76, went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2012. He was born on September 28, 1936 in Copen, W.Va.

Duane was an avid hunter and musician. He worked at Alsides US Steel and volunteered for the Sheriff's Department. He was a member of the Civitan, Hungarian, Jednota, Sokol Assembly and Slovene Center. He was very kind and helpful to all of his neighbors, never expecting anything in return.

Preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte; infant daughter, Leah; brother, James; and sister, Ann. He is survived by daughters, Cyndy (Howard) Carpenter, Debbie (Rick) Graham, April (Gorden) Chamberlain, and Amy (Bob) Deisz; eight grandchildren; and special granddaughter and best friend, Hailey Deisz; 16 great grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Dale Hacker, Jr. and Earl Hacker both of W.Va.; numerous extended family and friends.

Special thanks to the staff at HCR Manor Care of Barberton and Heartland Hospice.

Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave. in Barberton. Burial at Lakewood Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.



BARBERTON 330-745-3311

Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Dec. 9, 2012.
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Dad, I love you and still miss you and think of you everyday since you've been gone.....I heard a Brad Paisley song the other day and had to stop and smile!<3 Love You, Amy

Amy Deisz

January 13, 2013

I love you Dad.....<3 Just missing you today.....<3 Love, Amy

Amy (Hacker) Deisz

January 3, 2013

Dad....I still miss you every day, I go outside every night and look up to the sky and say Goodnight and I love you....I know you are in a much better place where there is no more suffering or pain, and that makes losing you a little easier...I know that you must have had such a beautiful reunion with everyone we've loved and lost. Please know I will always and Forever Love and Miss you!<3 Kiss Mom for me! All my Love, Your Daughter Amy

Amy Deisz

December 31, 2012

Love and miss you Uncle Wayne...till we meet again...

Becky Hacker

December 13, 2012

I just wanted to pass on my Condolences, I think I used to live by you guys when I was a kid in the Van Buren homes, in Barberton, I played with a little girl named Amy, that lived across from me, I think this is her relative...Sorry for your loss..May he R.I.P. God Bless, Trisha Dull.

Trisha Dull

December 12, 2012

Earl and family,
What a beautiful obit for your brother. I can tell you wrote it. I wanted to tell all your family how sorry I am about Duane. It sounds like he was a great person and a very carrying one. Please accept my condolences.

Jan Hawkins

December 11, 2012

So very sorry for your loss. A Father's presence and love are such important treasures to a daughter. Love & Prayers!

Paula Willey

December 11, 2012

Amy,
I am so sorry for your loss.My continued thoughts and prayers for you and your family.R.I.P.Hack

Lisa Selogy

December 11, 2012

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Rick Querry

December 11, 2012

Amy, I can't tell you how my heart breaks for you, I haven't lost a parent yet and can't even imagine the pain that comes with such a lose, I love you little sister, and if there is anything I can do for you, never hesitate to ask!

Chris Matuch

December 11, 2012

Amy,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know it hard but just know that your Dad is now longer in pain. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Barbara Passmore/Johnson

December 11, 2012

Amy I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your father.I was priveledged to meet you and your family while I was also at Manorcare.You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.Richard Miller Barberton,Ohio

Richard Miller

December 10, 2012

I'm so sorry Amy! I'm thinking about you my friend!

Melissa Hooser

December 10, 2012

I am so sorry about your dad! Our prayers are with you!

Karla Kinney

December 10, 2012

Dear Amy , April , Debbie,Cyndii,

Words cannot express how I am feeling for you right now as I have lost four family members myself.Your dad raised four beautiful daughters, whom are kind generous and loving.All I can say is he is now in the arms of the Lord beside your mother and baby sister and now are angels looking after you. May you all find comfort in the road ahead and may the good Lord stay by your side and give you comfort in your time of loss.Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you . God Bless

Bernadette & Bill Hillyer

December 10, 2012

Amy and family,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Sorry for your loss...

Nancy Peery

December 10, 2012

Amy and family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers, keep strong in knowing he is at Peace with God.

Sue Edgar-Hooser

December 10, 2012

amy and family

amy your dad was the greatest he always had a smile and a kind word

bob pitz

December 10, 2012

Amy,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know how much you loved him. His suffering is over here and God has a brand new flower in his garden. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time.

Gary and Karene Miller

December 10, 2012

Dad, I miss you more than words can ever begin to say....you were my world, you were my Hero, you were my Best Friend....I can't even ever begin to Thank You for All you have done for me.....I am so totally lost without you....I know I will see you again Someday....Until then know that I love you to the moon and back! All My Love Always and Forever! ~Amy~ <3

Amy Deisz

December 10, 2012

So sorry to hear about Duane.I have known him since he played his guitar and sang next to the Lake Theater.I will keep him in my prayers.

Marianne Hunt

December 10, 2012

I miss you so much Daddy.... Life will never be the same.... You were my hero and best friend.... I love you more than words can say.... ~<3 Amy

Amy Deisz

December 10, 2012

To Amy God will always be with you and your family. Me and my sister grew up.with your from children to adulthood with your dad. He was like our second dad so we and our family will keep you in prayer. Lots of love the Williams family

Yvette n Sonya Williams

December 9, 2012

Prayers to you Amy for the loss of your Dad. God Bless you.

Lisa Griner

December 9, 2012

Earl, I'm so sorry to be reading this. Thinking about you.

Jessica

December 9, 2012

Sorry to here the passing of Daune,Duane and I played music togather many times, He was a very nice man and will be missed by many.

Tom Cross

December 9, 2012

Amy- Oh how I enjoyed the short time that I had knowing this wonderful man. My deepest sympathy.

Beth Fisher-Cominsky

December 9, 2012

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