Larry A. Herner, age 83, of Monroeville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Fisher Titus Hospital in Norwalk, Ohio. He was born on June 22, 1941 in Willard, Ohio to the late Clarence and Zella (Wheeler) Herner. Larry had worked at R.R. Donnelly and then worked for the Ohio Turnpike until he retired. He enjoyed softball, dartball, golfing, and hunting mushrooms. His favorite sports teams were the Cleveland Indians and the Green Bay Packers.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Cavello) Herner whom he married on September 5, 1959; 5 children, Mike (Kelly) Herner, John Herner, Kathy Sledge (Brent Willingham), Scott Herner and Robert (Nikki) Herner; 5 grandchildren, Chad, Megan, Amanda, Sydney, and Travis; 6 great grandchildren, Revan, Kanan, Kyrsten, Bradley, Andrew, and Daniel; a sister, Carolyn Thompson; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Herner.
Visitation will be at Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM with a funeral service at 12:00 PM with Deacon Bruce Alge officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Willard, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or American Cancer Society. The family would like everyone to wear one of their favorite sports shirts (except Michigan). Online condolences may be made to Larry's family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Paula Richard Reber - Jan 25, 2025
So sorry to hear of your loss
Susie Kimble Smith - Jan 22, 2025
Mary Ann, Kathy & Family my deepest condolences for your loss. Larry was always enjoyable to chat with @ the American Legion. Always a smile on his face.🙏🏻🙏🏻
Adrian Adams - Jan 22, 2025
I’m grateful for the chance I had to know Larry, both as a colleague and a friend. From our days playing high school football to later enjoying softball together, we shared so many great memories. We also bonded over our love of collecting and trading sports cards. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John Richards - Jan 21, 2025
Will miss our chats deeply. Our prayers and thoughts for Mary Ann and the family and friends. Great memories on and off the football field for the Willard Crimson Flashes and more recent visits to Ohio. Blessings and peace be with us all. Johnny
Shirley Boyer - Jan 21, 2025
My thought and prayers are with you MaryAnn and your entire family. My late husband Bob and Larry were long time childhood friends.
Pat Sullivan - Jan 21, 2025
Mary Ann and family: I am so sorry for your loss and I pray for your comfort. Sincerely, Pat Sullivan
Larry and Marsha Predieri - Jan 20, 2025
our deepest sympathy on your loss
Sister Diane Hay - Jan 20, 2025
Mary Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers of sympathy are with you. May God bless you.
Bev Ganni - Jan 20, 2025
Mary Ann, My sincere condolences for your loss. May you smile in your wonderful memories of Larry.God bless and give you comfort.
Dan & Becky Mahl - Jan 20, 2025
Mary Ann and family sorry for your loss. I knew Larry for many years as a friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with You.
Dan and Crystal Deaner - Jan 20, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss, our love and prayers fir you all.
Ron & Diane Evans - Jan 20, 2025
Sis & Family: We were so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. So many fun times during the softball years. Those years brought so many great friendships. Keeping Larry & your entire family in our thoughts & prayers. With deep regards 💕
Marsha Ganni - Jan 20, 2025
Mary Ann and family, Sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken and Nancy Brown - Jan 20, 2025
Sis and family, we are so sorry to hear that Larry died. I know Ken enjoyed all of the years of softball and dartball together and against each other. So many memories for all who know your family. God bless and prayers for all.
Mary Beth Chisholm Harmon - Jan 19, 2025
Mary Ann and the Herner family, so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Prayers are with all of you.
Dcn Steve and Theresa DeMers - Jan 19, 2025
Mary Ann, We are sorry to hear of Larry's passing. His kind smile and gentleness will be long remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jan (Whetstone) Lindsey - Jan 19, 2025
MaryAnn and family my deepest smpathy to you all. Larry was so much fun to be around always the life of the party.Remember all the good times we all had at softball games and also dartball games. Hang on to all those memories and may Larry RIP.
Chris and Annie Bleile - Jan 19, 2025
So sorry for the loss of your father, husband, grandpa. Hang onto the good memories to get you through this rough time. I’m so sorry I will not be able to attend. I have to leave for a work trip. Know that our love and prayers are with you all.
Judy Murray - Jan 19, 2025
MaryAnn, Carolyn and Herner Fsmily. So sorry to learn of Larry's passing. May he rest in peace
Linda Veletean - Jan 19, 2025
Mary Ann and family please accept my condolences and sympathy for your loss. Larry was a very friendly person. May God be with you and your family during this time
Darren Trapp - Jan 19, 2025
Mary Ann and family, sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.🙏
Kathleen McNeal - Jan 19, 2025
I am so sorry that you have lost Larry. May your years together and memories uphold you through your grief.
Ken Hay - Jan 19, 2025
Mary Ann and family, so sorry to hear about Larry. I played softball and horseshoes with Larry many years ago. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck Magill - Jan 19, 2025
Mary and Family so sorry of herring of Larry's passing. I have lots of memories of playing softball with and against Larry. Especially our 1967 RRD State industrial championship team. Not many of us left.
Ike and Nick Costein - Jan 19, 2025
Mary Ann, we send our condolences in Larry's passing and send our love t you and your family. May he rest in peace in the arm of Our Lord.
Marcella & Harold Handshoe - Jan 19, 2025
Mary Ann and family…we’re very sorry for your loss…our deepest condolences and blessings for you…sending prayers and love to you my friend, Mary Ann…❤️
LeeAnn - Jan 19, 2025
Kat & family our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Kathy williams - Jan 19, 2025
So sorry to hear about Larry. Will keep him in my prayers.
