James "Beard" H. Baccaire

James H. Baccaire, 63, passed away December 8, 2025. Born in Akron he had lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls.

James worked as a plumber for most of his life, retiring from Bechter Plumbing in 2025. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating, kayaking, target shooting, and most recently, wood working and rock polishing. Beard would do anything he could for anyone. He was a very humble man who always avoided boasting about his achievements or talents.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and Elva Hodgen; parents, Raymond and Loretta Baccaire; sister, Annie Flahan and granddaughter, Lettie Baccaire.

James is survived by his wife, Diane; sons, Bryan (Melissa) Baccaire and Brandon (Lyssa) Baccaire; step-daughter, Nicole McQuillen; grandchildren, Kiley, Kassidy, and Ella; Aunt Lil; and many other friends and family.

Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Donovan Funeral Home 17 Southwest Ave. (On the Historic Tallmadge Circle).

Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Jim Case officiating.

Interment will be at Northampton Cemetery.