Duane E. Reichard 1978-2024

Duane was born April 14, 1978, in Youngstown, a son of the late James E. Reichard and Becky L. Lancaster Reichard.

Duane was a 1996 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. He then continued his education at Youngstown State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, and then a master’s degree from the University of Akron in mechanical engineering.

He and his brother Keith own Reichard Industries, a local steel mill service and supply company. Duane’s true passion was spending quality time with his children, which included weekend trips to Cedar Point, skiing, concerts, riding four-wheelers, shooting and more. He was also an avid farmer, boater and hunter. Duane was fiercely loyal to his children and all who loved him.

Duane will be lovingly remembered by his young children who were the love of his life, Alexia (10) and Benson (9); his brothers, Keith (Sarah) of Canfield and Kevin of Austintown; sisters, Janice (Mark) Sigmundt of Orlando, Florida, and Paula (Rusty) Hoffman of Pennsylvania; many aunts, uncles and cousins whom he loved dearly; and finally his cat, Leo.

Family and friends may pay their respects 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, 3701 Starr’s Centre Drive.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at St. Charles Church, 7345 Westview Drive, Boardman.

Entombment will follow in St. John Cemetery, Lowellville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Our Savior Parish-St. Nicholas Church, 764 Fifth St., Struthers, OH 44471.

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