Darrell B. Krasny

Darrell Bennett Krasny, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024. 

Born in 1937 in Euclid, Ohio, Darrell graduated from Euclid High School in 1955. Darrell served his country in the U.S. Army before earning his bachelor’s degree at The Ohio State University. It was here that he met the love of his life, Rita, whom he married in 1963. 

Darrell was an accountant at Abbott and Company for almost thirty years, where he was known for his dedication to his work and his sense of humor. 

Outside of work, Darrell’s main hobby was aviation. He earned his instrument, dual engine and instructors’ ratings, instructing and flying charters from the Marion Municipal Airport. In recent years he enjoyed flying aircraft of a much smaller scale as an active member of the Central Ohio Radio Kontrol Society (CORKS).

At home, Darrell was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, involved in his children’s and grandchildren’s music and sports activities. He and Rita also enjoyed camping with their family, where many fond memories were made.

Darrell was a devout Christian and was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church for the many years he and Rita lived in Marion.

Darrell is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Rita (Greer) Krasny, his daughter Kimberly Krasny (Craig Wyckoff), his son Darren Krasny (Julia Cavanaugh Krasny), grandson Kyle Andrew Draghi and granddaughter Jaelyn Nicole Krasny. He is preceded in death by his parents, Max H. and Mary M. Krasny, and his sister Linda Krasny.

A memorial service will be held in Spring, 2025 with date and time to be announced later.

Donations can be made in Darrell’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org and National Church Residences Hospice Care at https://www.nationalchurchresidences.org/donate/. 

The family expresses their deep gratitude to the Veterans Association, Traditions of Hilliard, and National Church Residences for their outstanding support over the past year and to the Tidd Family Funeral Home, 5265 Norwich Street, Hilliard, OH 43026 (614)-876-1722, for their kind assistance. Please visit www.tiddfuneralservice.com to share your favorite memories and to send your condolences to the Krasny Family.