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Arthur Gruber Obituary
Born May 3, 1919 in Pittsburgh, Pa., Arthur was the son of Frank and Rebecca Gruber. Art moved to Akron as a child and started his journey, first as a paper boy. Because of his hard work ethic, Art became an entrepreneur as the owner of Micahel's Mens's store, the Boys' Market and ultimately becoming the owner and president of Loyal Oak Swim Club and Loyal Oak Golf Course in Norton, Ohio, in which he continued an active role.
In addition to being a successful businessman, Art was an active board member of Revere Road Synagogue, where over the years he was instrumental in many fundraisers. He also was acting president of the Revere Road Men's Club, a member of the Jewish Community Center, and the Hakoah Men's Club. Art enjoyed traveling, bowling, golfing and playing cards with his special friends, but most of all treasured time with his beloved and devoted family.
Art was preceded in death by his father and mother, Rebecca and Frank Gruber; sisters, Edith and Nettie; brother, Matthew; sister-in-law, Shirley; and brother-in-law, Sam Shankler; mother and father-in-law, Antonia and Salvatore Ferrise; sisters-in-law, Isabelle, Jenny, Mary, Phyllis; brothers-in-law, Albert, Frank, John, Roy, Russell, and Jimmy.
Surviving and left to cherish his memory is Art's loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Katherine Gruber; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Dan Sutter; grandsons and the pride of his life, Kyle and Cory; sisters, Pearl and Dorthy; brother, Jacob; sister-in-law, Alice; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Theresa, Virginia, Jean, Patty, Marianne, Jenny, Rose and Molly; brothers-in-law, Mike, Tom, Sam and Antonio.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family requests, in lieu of other remembrances, if desired, donations be made in Art's memory, to Revere Road Synagogue, 646 North Revere Road, Akron, Ohio 44313. (Gordon-Flury, 330-836-7989)
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Gruber
November 16, 2010
Aunt Katy, Debbi, Dan, Kyle and Corey,
Take great comfort that Uncle Art is now our special guardian angel to watch over us.
Michael
November 13, 2010
Sympathy and prayers to the family of Arthur Gruber, I am a nuse that cared for him the night he transfered to a more intensive floor. He was a kind man and was a pleasure to have as a patient!
Angie RN 5100
Beverly Romansky
November 12, 2010
Remember the happy times with all your Florida friends.
Marlene Campbell
November 11, 2010
Deb and Dan, Corey and Kyle,
So sorry for the loss of your dad and grandfather. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
November 11, 2010
The Zbasnik family will keep you in our prayers, Joe, Mary and Joseph.
joel warner
November 10, 2010
i worked for art as a starter at loyal oak in 1962 - 1963 he was a very fair boss -
Mark Kasting
November 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. We are greatful that we have had an opportunity to enjoyed his company.
Phlip Bogdanoff
November 10, 2010
To the Sutter family,
The Bogdanoff family is sorry to hear about your loss. I will miss seeing Art at Loyal Oak. I think I was one of the few young guys he recognized.
Phil Bogdanoff
Cristine Braman
November 10, 2010
YOU ALL HAVE OUR LOVE AND SUPPORT.
KEN, CRISTINE, KORY AND KELSEY BRAMAN
November 10, 2010
GREAT GUY, ADAIR GROUP SUN 8:22
PAUL ADAIR FL
Cindy Gruber Condon
November 10, 2010
Aunt Katy, Debbie, Dan, Kyle and Cory,
Thinking of you and what you, his extended family and his various communities have lost with Uncle Art's passing. He is so loved by those he touched.
Jan Waters
November 10, 2010
Debbie:
So very sorry for your loss. Chris and I will keep you in our thoughts and prays.
Nicole Pupino
November 10, 2010
Mrs. Gruber, Mr. and Mrs. Sutter, Kyle and Cory:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
I just wanted to let you know that, I am thinking of guys and you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
John Sobolewski
November 10, 2010
We love you always, you are in our prayers and in our hearts. Uncle Art was always gentle and kind and always had an encouraging word for us. Although our paths rarely crossed in our later years, Uncle Art will always be remembered and cherished as a friend and Uncle...
John & Antonia Sobolewski and family (Copley,Ohio)
Joanne Ferrise
November 10, 2010
Aunt Katy and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Uncle Art will be sadly missed.
Love always, Joanne & Steve
Marvin Sakol, M.D.
November 10, 2010
Dear Katherine and family: So sorry to hear of Art's passing. He was a fine man And I always enjoyed him as a patient and gin player at Loyal Oak. May you be sustained in this time of grief.
November 10, 2010
Dear Kathy, Debbie and Family,
So sorry to hear of Art's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Susan Small and Family (Guelph, Ont) Canada
Gary & Elaine Parsons
November 10, 2010
We were very sorry to hear of Art's passing. You have our deepest sympathy. Your friends from Pine Valley.
Howard Kent
November 10, 2010
To The Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Howard and Gina Kent
Jack and Marilyn Kent
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