Richard James Durkin Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard James Durkin of Middletown, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 86, on December 3, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard James Durkin to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James H. Durkin and Dorothy L. Durkin (Fuhrer). He is survived by: his wife Evelyn M. Durkin (Banta); his children, Rick Durkin (Korinna), Tim Durkin (Shelaina), Jaimee Groves (Robert) and Joe Durkin; his grandchildren, Gage, Hilaree, Emily, Casey, Aaron and Tanner; his sister Judy Custer; and his brother-in-law Dave Banta. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Wappner Funeral Directors (98 S Diamond St, Mansfield, OH 44902). A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:20 PM at the Wappner Funeral Directors & Crematory (98 S Diamond St, Mansfield, OH 44902).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to CURE Epilepsy at http://www.cureepilepsy.org. in Dick's honor.
