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John Hanchulak Obituary
John Hanchulak, 65, passed away September 22, 2013, after a two-year confrontation with cancer.
John is survived by Ann, his wife of 28 years; daughter, Dorothy (Dome) Cameron; son, John Alexander of Reston, Va.; granddaughters, Ashley and Alahna; sister, Elaine (Bob) Walters; and nephew, John.
John was born in Warren, Ohio on July 12, 1948 to Agnes (Kazimer) and John Hanchulak and was baptized into the Catholic Faith at St. Mary Catholic church. He attended St. Mary grade school and John F. Kennedy High School, graduating in 1966. He attended Carnegie Mellon University, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Design.
He taught one year in the Warren Public School system, then joined the ad agency Sherman and Associates, as a graphic designer. While in Warren, he was especially involved with the Trumbull Art Guild, helping the gallery grow with monthly events and shows promoting local artists.
John then moved to Akron to join Hesselbart & Mitten/Arocom Inc., becoming Executive Art Director after a five-year stay. In 1978, John formed Smiley/Hanchulak Design, Inc. with partner Doug Smiley, and built the firm into a regional sales promotion, public relations, and advertising firm with national and international clients such as American Greetings, Genie, TDK Electronics Corporation, General Electric, Parker Hannifin, Evenflo, and large regional firms such as Smith Dairy in Orrville. John was a parishioner of St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church and was a resident of Fairlawn Heights since 1990.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Hilary Church, 2750 W. Market St. There will be no calling hours. John will be interred at St. Michael's Cemetery in Newton Falls, Ohio next to his parents and grandparents. In lieu of flowers or other monetary remembrances, friends are requested to make donations in John's name to Our Lady of Victory Shrine Maintenance Fund at Archbishop Hoban High School.
The family also encourages you to share stories of John by sending them to [email protected].
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Pat Cameron
September 26, 2013
I worked with John at Arocom about 1971-1974. I have only good memories of John, he was a very kind and patient person. I am so sorry for your loss. Pat Cameron
Ron and Sue Soltys Sr.
September 25, 2013
Our prayers go out to Johns family. The strength of memories will help you through this hard time.
Regina Soltis
September 24, 2013
Dear Ann and Dorothy,
I am so sorry for yet another loss for you. I believe we gain a special strength when we lose loved ones in a short timeframe.
I pray that you are comforted by your memories and God's promise. You are not alone. We are together in this journey, as friends and as His children.
Love,
Viki Weiner
September 24, 2013
I got to know John during my days at A-T. He had such a big heart and gentle manner. He even gave me an antique drawing board, which I still use. I will always remember the great parties at John and Ann's home, and the evening we played euchre until almost daylight! My sympathies to Ann and the children - you are in my prayers that God will give you comfort and ease your loss by filling you with many great memories and the knowledge that John is in His arms. Viki Weiner (formerly Hunt)
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September 24, 2013
My deepest sympathy to John's family. I got to know John when I was on the staff at St. Hilary's. He helped me with the design and completion of a number of significant liturgical programs. He was always so kind and positive. During his recent illness, I was impressed with his continued commitment to serving as a Eucharistic minister on Sunday mornings. He will be missed.
Mary Lou Grossmann
Charlie Winkler
September 24, 2013
September 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom and Barb Milan
Rob Boyer
September 24, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Hanchulak family. I worked with John starting in the early 1980's and remember him as a very kind and wise person.
September 24, 2013
Dear Ann & family,
My prayers are with all of you for comfort in your loss of John. He was a great career influence for so many of us who worked for him and Doug. He will be fondly remembered by many.
Cindy Beidler
Denise and Vic Capozzi
September 24, 2013
Annie,Dorothy and Family we are so sorry about John we have all of you in our prayers as you've become special to us. Love you...
Sr. Marlene LoGrasso
September 24, 2013
Dear Ann, Dorothy and John, please accept my prayers and sympathy on the death of John. I always found it helpful to talk with him about projects for St. Hilary.
Sincerely,
Sr. Marlene
The Staff of Billow Funeral Homes
September 24, 2013
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