Edward Joseph Reder

Edward Joseph Reder obituary, Akron, OH

Edward Joseph Reder

Edward Reder Obituary

Visit the Hummel Funeral Home & Crematories - Copley website to view the full obituary.

Edward Joseph Reder Jr. unexpectedly passed away February 23, 2026.

Ed's biggest passion in life was his family. He loved cheering them in all their activities which includes many sporting events, plays, birthdays, family gatherings.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents; Edward and Maragret Reder, sister; Candy Watts, brother; Vincent and Tammy Reder.

He is survived by his sister; Cheryl (Duayne) Anderson, son; Chip (Tonya) Fry, daughters; Nichole Hazen and Jamie Maibach, grandchildren; Corey Allen, Kate Allen, Taylor Maibach, Kristina Allen, Haylee Joy, Jaxon Joy, Kendall Maibach, Connor Fry, Denny Hazen, Aubrey Maibach and five great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Grace Church in Norton. Please check back for service information.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Hummel Funeral Home & Crematories - Copley

3475 Copley Road, Copley, OH 44321

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