Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Ralph Iula Obituary
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Ralph F. Iula passed away November 21, 2006 after a battle with Alzheimer's.
Mr. Iula was a born in Indianapolis, Ind., and had resided in the Cuyahoga Falls area since 1954, moving there from Indiana. He had been promotion director for the Akron Beacon Journal for over 40 years and had previously taught journalism at the University of Akron for 35 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Akron and was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army. He had been Executive Director of the Beacon Journal Charity Fund for 10 years and loved to travel, having traveled to 77 countries. He was past president of the Press Club and past president of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity at Butler University where he received his BA and had received his MA from Northwestern University. He was a member of the professional fraternity in journalism, Sigma Delta Chi and directed the Spelling Bee, Soap Box Derby and the Beacon Journal Bowling Tournament.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Betty; children, Jeffrey G. (Nancy) Iula of Cuyahoga Falls, Jerri (Gary) Roberts of Indianapolis, Ind., and Jay F. Iula of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Chris Roberts, Matthew J. Roberts, Courtney L. Roberts, Carrie Kubick and Kelly Dughi and great-grandchildren, Trinity and Zoe Kubick.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in The Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home. 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, where a funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Rev. D. Lynn Snider officiating. Friends may also call for one hour prior to service time. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of other remembrances, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 1815 W. Market St. Suite 301, Akron, OH 44313-7067 or All-American Soap Box Derby, P.O. Box 7225, Akron, OH 44306.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Iula
Jim Bloss
December 3, 2006
Jeff, Jay and Jerri,
My sympathy on your father's death. May you memories sustain you.
Kim Barker (Natale)
November 28, 2006
Jeff
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. My Dad always told me he kept the derby alive and well.
Sorry for your loss
Kimberly
Robert Barker
November 28, 2006
Jeff, Jay and Family
I was sadden to hear of your father's passing. I hope it will be of some comfort to know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of grief.I wish I could have been in Akron to say my good by's to Ralph and to say thank you to him for being such a wonderful thoughtful person. I send my Love to your and your family.Anything you need call.
Gene & Laurie LeBlanc
November 27, 2006
Jeff & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We try to think of the right words to make your hurt go away for a bit - but there are no words, just prayers.
Gene, Laurie LeBlanc & family
AASBD
How you can show support
Notify Me
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Jim & Marty& Jenn Clemente
November 27, 2006
Jeff, Sorry for you loss, I know it is a difficult time, you will always remember the good times you had with your father.
Please accept our sincerest sorrow for your loss.
Park Stouffer
November 26, 2006
Jeff and family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy.Had great times working with Ralph on the Akron and the All American Soap Box Derbies.
Pat&Park Stouffer
Stow Oh.
Joe and Ann Catalano
November 25, 2006
To the Iula Family:
We are sorry for your loss. Ralph was a great man and will be missed. Our love and prayers are with you during this holiday season.
Bruce and Sandy Stewart
November 25, 2006
The Iula family: We are so sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather and great-grandfather. The memories of big Ralph walking around at topside as the ringmaster will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this journey and especially during the holiday seasons. Bless you all.
Don & Cecilia Robart
November 25, 2006
To the Iula Family:
What a proud and generous man Giving of himself so thousands could benefit from his time and generosity. He loved his work and he loved those around him. But most of all he loved his family. Thats what made the twinkle in his eyes. God bless to you all at this time of sorrow.
Roger Webb
November 24, 2006
Jeff and Family My thoughts and prayers are with you . It was a pleasure to know your father.He was a good man. All is "Under Contol" now. Roger, STNA Maison Aine
Carol Baker
November 24, 2006
Jay, My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. Time is a wonderful healer even though I know you will miss your Dad and think of him often. With Sincere Sympathy,
Wendell Horn
November 24, 2006
Jeff: Your Dad was my first boss when I joined the Beacon after college. We had good times playing
"snooker" and driving to Derby clinics and spelling bees together.
He was a good man. My thoughts are
with you.
November 24, 2006
Where would the Soap Box Derby be without the help of this man.
I volunteerred for years at the Derby.
He will be missed.
Linda & Pat, Sr. Antonino
November 24, 2006
Jeff, we were sadden to hear of your father's passing. We hope it will be of some comfort to know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief.
With sincere sympathy,
Rosemary Cozart
November 24, 2006
Dear Jeff, Jay and family, My condolences and prayers are with you during the loss of your father. Ralph was a long-time friend and co-worker of mine - working many public relations and charitable events including Akron Press Club.
His dedication and support was unending. Love of his family was
most important to him. I miss his friendly smile but know his burdens have been lifted. May God Bless you with loving memories and ease you through this difficult time.
Bill Newkirk
November 24, 2006
Jerri, We are thinking of you and your family during this time of grief. May your faith in God and his unfailing Love bring you comfort. (Psalm 119:76). Know that you are loved and that your many friends share in your sorrow.
The Staff of Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home
November 24, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Harrison Criss Sr
November 23, 2006
Dear Jeff, Jay, and family: Our sincere condolences in your time of grief. Your father was such a wonderful human being; always gracious, always dapper, always carried himself with pride, the biggest source of which was his family. He was truly the last of a great kind. All our love, the Harrison Criss family.
Billy Knepp
November 23, 2006
Jeff,
So sorry for your loss. I know it must be difficult for you and your family. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
God bless
Janet Schroeter
November 23, 2006
Our family was sorry to here about your father's passing. We will have your family in our prayers.
The Rodger & Schroeter famliy's
Royce Yoder
November 23, 2006
jeff sorry to hear abour your father i know it is hard to lose your dad even if you know he is better off now. I just lost my father 2 weeks ago. my thoughts are with you and family
Marsha Atsaroff-Arnold
November 23, 2006
Jeff and Family -- so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing...my love and prayers to you all.
Frank Myers
November 23, 2006
Jeff and family - Please accept my deepest sympathy on your father's death. I knew him and you well during my years with the Akron and All American Derby. We will not see another like him!
Carl L Mace Jr
November 23, 2006
Jeff, may the God of love and compassion be with you and your family as you go through your great loss. When my father worked at City Chevrolet in the 40's, 50's and 60's, he was a friend of your dad. And when three of my children were privileged to be in the All American Soap Box Derby, you treated us all very well. God Bless you all.
Charles Boylen
November 23, 2006
Jeff, and family, my heart goes out to you. As I did not know your father personally, I worked with your Mother at Dairy Mart for several years. God be with you in your time of need. You are in my Thoughts and prayers.
C.W. BOYLEN Bridgestone Security Akron Ohio 44317
Showing 1 - 25 of 25 results
Make a Donation
in Ralph Iula's name
Memorial Events
for Ralph Iula
Funeral services provided by:
Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home & Crematory - Cuyahoga Falls1930 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
How to support Ralph's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Ralph Iula's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
