Michael Scott Hercher

Michael Scott Hercher, 55, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away at Summa Hospital in Akron, Ohio on Monday, April 14, 2025 after a brief illness.

He was born October 26, 1969 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of Ralph Hercher Jr. and Sharon Dougherty Barrows.

Mike enjoyed growing up on the farm at Sycamore Valley where he also enjoyed playing sports and spending much time hunting and fishing with friends.

After graduating from Skyvue High School in 1988, Mike enlisted in the U.S. Army and spent a tour in Egypt and Israel during the Desert Storm conflict as a helicopter mechanic specialist. After returning to the states and completing his 5 years in the military in Texas, Mike remained in the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Oklahoma, where he had a debilitating injury on May 25, 1995 with many years recovering in Oklahoma, Ohio and the VA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Surviving in addition to his parents is a sister, Jennifer (Joe) Wells and their three sons, Jonathan, Jacob and Lucas; his stepmother, Penny Piatt and his aunt, Rhonda (Dean) Schweitzer.

In addition to his grandparents he was preceded in death by step-father, Randy Barrows.

Friends will be received at the Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78, Woodsfield, Ohio from noon until time of military and funeral services of 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 with Jason Dougherty officiating.

Burial will follow in the Creighton Ridge Cemetery, Sycamore Valley, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Community Center, c/o Kevin Williamson, 30991 Township Road 843, Lower Salem, Ohio 45745.