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Richard Donald Hochevar Sr.
1929 2023

Richard Donald Hochevar Sr.

November 6, 1929 — October 2, 2023

Richard Donald Hochevar Sr., 93, of Uniontown, passed away on October 2, 2023 at Gables of Green. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio on November 6, 1929 to the late Virginia {Miner} Hochevar and Joseph (Anne) Hochevar.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brother Joe and sister Mary.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Margaret; children Karen (Steve) Hague, Rick (Chris) Hochevar, Becky Newcome (Randy), Tracy Hochevar, Dale (Denise) Hochevar; all of his favorite grandchildren Kim (Matt), Renee (Kevin), Michelle (Matt), Brent (Leslie), Justin (Jenifer), Nick, Scott (Laura), Craig (Michele), Riley and Reagan; 11 great-grandchildren; several friends and extended family members.

Richard began his career at Taystee Bread, where he met Miss America, Mary Ann Mobley in 1959, moving on to P.I.E. Trucking, and finally retiring from Hoover in 1995. He was a longtime member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church.

All are welcome to visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305 on Sunday, October 8th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, October 9th at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Brian Nutt officiating. Interment to follow the service in the mausoleum chapel at Hillside Memorial Park, Akron. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association.

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Sunday, October 8, 2023

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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131 North Canton Road, Akron, OH 44305

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Monday, October 9, 2023

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Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions

131 North Canton Road, Akron, OH 44305

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