Donald "Don" Alan Hacker

Donald “Don” Alan Hacker, of Hubbard, Ohio, formerly of Masury, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, following an apparent heart attack. He was 72.

Donald was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, on March 5, 1952, a son to Edward R. & Stella L. (Hibler) Hacker.

He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1970. 

An electrician by trade, he worked for Sharon Steel, U.S. Can, and Ball Corp. before officially retiring. Furthermore, he was a self-proclaimed “Jack of all trades and master of none.” 

Don was a Sensei Instructor with the United States Karate Federation, Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, and played center on the former semi-pro football team in Sharon.

In his spare time, he enjoyed fast cars, tinkering in the garage, attending youth sports, coaching, and umpiring youth baseball. In addition, he was a lifelong Cleveland Browns and Indians fan. He had a unique sense of humor and was known for his one-liners. However, he was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed help and willing to give the shirt off his back. He always did for others before he did for himself. He was that guy!

Survivors include: his children, Melissa Hacker, of Kent, Ohio, Melinda Kowalsky & her husband Bruce, of Liberty, Ohio, and Dan Hacker & his fiancée Samantha Morrow, of Masury; grandchildren, David & Sarah Hackett, Skylah & Michael Kowalsky, Chloe Begeot, Alanah, Breonah, & Danni Lynn Hacker, and one on the way; siblings, Joyce E. Page, of Coral Springs, Florida, Kenneth R. Hacker, of Pampanga, Philippines, and Edward "Ted" Hacker (Peggy), of Dayton, Ohio; and blood brother, Dave Maliner, of Brookfield, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elaine Hacker; sisters, Delores Uber and Judith “Aunt Judy” Hacker; and nephews, Jeffrey L. Page, Brian P. Hacker, & Kyle Uber.

Casual or sports attire is requested for a time of gathering to honor Don’s life on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 5-7 PM, in the home of Briceland Funeral Service, LLC, located at 379 State Route 7, SE, Brookfield, Ohio. His celebration continues on Saturday, September 7, 2024, with a memorial service beginning at 4:00 PM, held at the Brookfield Fire Hall, 774 State Route 7, NE, Brookfield, Ohio 44403.

As suggested by his family, memorial contributions can be made to the new football stadium c/o of the Brookfield High School, 614 Bedford Rd., Brookfield, Ohio 44403.

Expressions of sympathy can be made at: www.bricelandfuneralservice.com 

Coordination of this tribute for Don was presented by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director. (330-509-3135)