Diana Rae Wright

Diana R. Wright, 72, residing in Brook Park, unexpectedly passed away Friday morning, March 17, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Cleveland.

Diana was born on Tuesday, December 5, 1950 in Akron, OH to the late Grant and Beatrice (Smith) Heller.

She Graduated from Manchester High School in 1969. Diana was a school bus driver for Perkins Township Public Schools. She followed her family closely and made sure to go to as many events as she could, and took great pride in being a mother and nana to her children and grandchildren. Family and tradition were the cornerstone of her life. Diana was a friend to many, always had a kind word for everyone, and knew no strangers. Her smile was infectious and will be remembered by many.

In addition to her parents, Diana was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry Wright.  She is survived by her daughters, Heather Marie Wright, Melissa Marie (Kevin LaRose) Wright; son, Matthew Larry David (Amy) Wright; grandchildren, Brandon, Kat, Grant, Jaremy, Colton, Grady, Vince; great-grandchild, Grey; brother, Gary (Debbie) Heller; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 6:30 PM at Bacher-Moore Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Road, Akron, OH 44319, with Pastor Amy Downard Officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Diana's name to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 381105 and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio, Inc., RMHC Northeast Ohio, 10415 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106.