Our Staff

Jim Bacher (1933-2011)

Founder

"In everything we do here at Bacher Funeral Home we desire to glorify God. A person's actions will always outweigh their words and so it is our desire to show the families we serve our sincere compassion and love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is our opportunity; our ministry to serve others in time of need." 

Life Verse: Matthew 16:26

"I am hard pressed between the two, My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better."

Philippians 1:23

Eric Bacher

Funeral Director

"Our purpose at Bacher Funeral Home is to provide the families the compassion, care and attention to detail that is needed during a time of loss. To celebrate the life of the one lost and to make it a positive and meaningful experience." 

"All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever."

I Peter 1:24-25

David M. Moore

Owner, Funeral Director and Embalmer

David M. Moore is the Owner of Hennessy-Bagnoli-Moore Funeral Home. He was born and raised in Akron’s North Hill and since November of 2015 has moved back to Akron’s North Hill.

David started in funeral service in 1985 washing cars and working calling hours at Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home not knowing that 28 years later he would have the opportunity to purchase the business. It was a job he reluctantly took while participating in Akron’s North High School’s DCT program. After working there just a few short weeks, he knew funeral service was the only career he ever want.

After graduating from North High School in 1986, he went to the University of Akron and then the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science finishing his schooling in 1993 7th in his class.

In 1996, Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, a family owned and operated firm since the 1940’s, was sold to funeral home conglomerate, Carriage Services, Inc. out of Houston TX, a corporation known for owning multiple funeral homes. It wasn’t long after Carriage Services,Inc. purchased the firm that it turned the neighborhood’s favorite family owned funeral home into a corporate business and by 2002 most of the North Hill employees were gone and a change needed to be made. 

In April 2002, David accepted a position as a funeral director/embalmer and Managing Partner at Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home where his carrier in funeral service started and gave the funeral home a much needed neighborhood presence. 

On October 1, 2012 Carriage Services decided reduce the number of smaller funeral homes it owned and offered the business to David. On July 22, 2013 the sale of the business was complete, his lifelong dream of owning a funeral home had been fulfilled and the neighborhood’s longest operating funeral home was once again FAMILY OWNED and better than ever. 

In November of 2015, David’s life had come full circle. He and his wife, Tina sold the home they loved in Tallmadge to move back to the community that they serve everyday further enriching their family’s lives with the traditions of North Akron and Cuyahoga Falls.

In his spare time, David enjoys volunteering as an Usher, Extraordinary Minister and Reader for St. Anthony Parish, spending time with his family, riding his Harley Davidson, camping and his Australian Shepard, Tilly.

He was the past president of OFDA's District 8/Summit County Funeral Director's Association, currently OFDA's North East Regional Director, past Financial Secretary of Knights of Columbus Council 3529 and a 4th degree Knights of Columbus.

Meghan Moore

Ambassador

Meghan joined the staff in July of 2013 shortly after her father purchased the funeral home. She takes care of producing all of our Tribute Videos and Memorial Packages, editing our Facebook and website posts, bakes homemade cookies and works most visitations. She is a Junior at Kent State University and enjoys reading and writing.

Matilda Moore

Rescued Canine Ambassador

Tilly joined the staff in October of 2013

Jim Bacher (1933-2011)

Founder

"In everything we do here at Bacher Funeral Home we desire to glorify God. A person's actions will always outweigh their words and so it is our desire to show the families we serve our sincere compassion and love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is our opportunity; our ministry to serve others in time of need." 

Life Verse: Matthew 16:26

"I am hard pressed between the two, My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better."

Philippians 1:23

Eric Bacher

Funeral Director

"Our purpose at Bacher Funeral Home is to provide the families the compassion, care and attention to detail that is needed during a time of loss. To celebrate the life of the one lost and to make it a positive and meaningful experience." 

"All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever."

I Peter 1:24-25

Jeff Reitman

Funeral Director

"Though the loss of a loved one is hard, it is my goal to help assist those in their time of need. We have a God that sees every tear, holds us up every time we go to fall, and understands our sorrow, grief, and fears. Our goal is to be used as vessels to help those grieving through these difficult times in their lives by providing our services and to help make this time as easy on the family as possible." 

"For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, 'Do not fear: I will help you."

Isaiah 41:13

Heather Harstine

Funeral Director

Julie Chaffin

Executive Secretary

"Our Motto is 'Service is Our Privilege.' It is our privilege to minister to the needs of the families we serve as they say good-bye to a loved one and also to provide information and assistance to families who desire to make pre-arrangements." 

Life Verse: Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

David M. Moore

Owner, Funeral Director and Embalmer

David M. Moore is the Owner of Hennessy-Bagnoli-Moore Funeral Home. He was born and raised in Akron’s North Hill and since November of 2015 has moved back to Akron’s North Hill.

David started in funeral service in 1985 washing cars and working calling hours at Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home not knowing that 28 years later he would have the opportunity to purchase the business. It was a job he reluctantly took while participating in Akron’s North High School’s DCT program. After working there just a few short weeks, he knew funeral service was the only career he ever want.

After graduating from North High School in 1986, he went to the University of Akron and then the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science finishing his schooling in 1993 7th in his class.

In 1996, Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, a family owned and operated firm since the 1940’s, was sold to funeral home conglomerate, Carriage Services, Inc. out of Houston TX, a corporation known for owning multiple funeral homes. It wasn’t long after Carriage Services,Inc. purchased the firm that it turned the neighborhood’s favorite family owned funeral home into a corporate business and by 2002 most of the North Hill employees were gone and a change needed to be made. 

In April 2002, David accepted a position as a funeral director/embalmer and Managing Partner at Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home where his carrier in funeral service started and gave the funeral home a much needed neighborhood presence. 

On October 1, 2012 Carriage Services decided reduce the number of smaller funeral homes it owned and offered the business to David. On July 22, 2013 the sale of the business was complete, his lifelong dream of owning a funeral home had been fulfilled and the neighborhood’s longest operating funeral home was once again FAMILY OWNED and better than ever. 

In November of 2015, David’s life had come full circle. He and his wife, Tina sold the home they loved in Tallmadge to move back to the community that they serve everyday further enriching their family’s lives with the traditions of North Akron and Cuyahoga Falls.

In his spare time, David enjoys volunteering as an Usher, Extraordinary Minister and Reader for St. Anthony Parish, spending time with his family, riding his Harley Davidson, camping and his Australian Shepard, Tilly.

He was the past president of OFDA's District 8/Summit County Funeral Director's Association, currently OFDA's North East Regional Director, past Financial Secretary of Knights of Columbus Council 3529 and a 4th degree Knights of Columbus.

Jeff Reitman

Funeral Director

"Though the loss of a loved one is hard, it is my goal to help assist those in their time of need. We have a God that sees every tear, holds us up every time we go to fall, and understands our sorrow, grief, and fears. Our goal is to be used as vessels to help those grieving through these difficult times in their lives by providing our services and to help make this time as easy on the family as possible." 

"For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, 'Do not fear: I will help you."

Isaiah 41:13

Heather Harstine

Funeral Director

Julie Chaffin

Executive Secretary

"Our Motto is 'Service is Our Privilege.' It is our privilege to minister to the needs of the families we serve as they say good-bye to a loved one and also to provide information and assistance to families who desire to make pre-arrangements." 

Life Verse: Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Meghan Moore

Ambassador

Meghan joined the staff in July of 2013 shortly after her father purchased the funeral home. She takes care of producing all of our Tribute Videos and Memorial Packages, editing our Facebook and website posts, bakes homemade cookies and works most visitations. She is a Junior at Kent State University and enjoys reading and writing.

Matilda Moore

Rescued Canine Ambassador

Tilly joined the staff in October of 2013