Phyllis A. Hecker, 79, of Mogadore, died Friday, September 6, 2013 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center.
She was born April 23, 1934 in Lima, to Clarence and Margaret (Wood) Gray. Phyllis retired from teaching after 30 years from Field Local Schools, Akron City Schools and Cuyahoga Falls City Schools. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent, Delta Kappa Gamma and the retired Teachers Associations of Portage County and Field Local Schools. Phyllis enjoyed traveling, hiking and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth C. Hecker; sons, Randy (Rhonda) Hecker of Cuyahoga Falls, Kevin (Cindy) Hecker of Lewis Center and Brad (Jennifer) Hecker of Powell; grandchildren, Andy Paratore, Dustin Hecker, Brian Hecker, Stacy Hecker and Elise Hecker; three great grandchildren; brothers, Donald (Carolyn) Gray of Traverse City, MI, Richard (Sharon) Gray of Wilmington.
A Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, September 14th at First Christian Church, 335 W. Main Street, Kent, OH, 44240 with Rev. Mike Fetty officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Summa Health System Foundation Development Department, 525 East Market Street, P.O. Box 2090, Akron, OH 44398-9976, specified for Stroke Care or Hospice. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory are handling the arrangements.