Cindy Polosky

Cindy Polosky

Cindy Polosky Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heritage Cremation & Burial Society - Greater Canton Area on Jan. 24, 2025.

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Cindy Polosky passed away January 16, 2025.She was the daughter of the late Paul W and Leila (Swearengin) Karns. Cindy was a 1953 graduate from Middlebranch High School and studied at Kent State University. She worked at Nationwide and retired from Plain Local Schools as a bus driver after 30 years of service. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher. Cindy also played volleyball on Canton City Royals, who were champions for 11 straight years (1960-70’s). She was an avid reader with a passion for goats, gardening, and bird watching. She loved driving to Amish county where she appreciated the simplicity of life and would fondly reminisce of her childhood growing up on a farm. 


Preceded in death by her husband, Victor A Polosky Jr and son, Victor A Polosky III. Survived by son, Michael (Cathy) Polosky, daughter-in-law, Cindy (Forchione) Polosky, grandchildren, Kelly (Rocky) Martin, Kevin (Jen) Polosky, Erik Polosky, great-grandchildren Tristan, Jayden, Vayda Marin, and Jace Polosky, also sisters, Jean Hauff, Ann Polosky, Sara Boyle, and Marsha (Larry) Calder. 


No services will be held per Cindy’s request. Condolences and special memories of Cindy can be shared online at www.heritagecremationsociety.com


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