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John Beresh Obituary
John A. Beresh, 84, died Sept. 18, 2002.
Born in Monessen, Pa., he was a resident of Fairlawn since 1964. He served in the United States Army during World War II, and worked for the Florsheim Shoe Co. as a district manager and buyer, retiring in 1983. Mr. Beresh was a member of St. Hilary Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus South Akron Council, and was an avid golfer.
Preceded in death by sisters, Mary Twardy and Anna Kossar, and infant daughter, Mary Ann, he is survived by wife of 52 years, Doris; sons, John Jr. (Diana) of Uniontown and Kenneth of Barberton; daugh ter, Laureen Beresh of Fairlawn; grandchildren, Beverly, Amy, Jaclyn, Kimberly, John III, Michael, David, Kristina, Ruth, and Kenneth; great- grandchildren, Jacob, Kyle, Saman tha, and Trevor; brother, Michael of Monessen, Pa.; sister, Irene Herb of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. MONDAY at St. Hilary Catholic Church, 2750 W. Market St., Fairlawn. Private military burial at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends may call at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., 4 to 8 p.m. SUNDAY, where the South Akron Council of the Knights of Columbus will conduct a rosary at 7 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Alzhei mer's Association, 1815 W. Market St. No. 301, Akron 44313.
(Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel,
330-867-4141.)
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda Dougherty
September 22, 2002
Dear Ken and family,
I always enjoyed talking to your Dad, he always had a story to tell me while I waited on my car at your shop or when I'd see him at the bank. He always had me laughing in no time. He will be greatly missed by many folks whose lives he's touched. My deepest sympathy is with each of you during this difficult time.
Sincerly,
Linda Dougherty
The Staff of Billow Funeral Homes
September 21, 2002
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
Lori DiFrancesco
September 20, 2002
Laureen and family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you. You're in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you.
Laura Wensel
September 20, 2002
I worked with John at the J. Koch company back in the 70's. What I remember most about John was how friendly he was and how proud he was of his family. He was the nicest kind of person you just don't ever forget and even though I haven't seen or talked to John in years, I have thought of him fondly from time to time since my days at Koch's. My deepest sympathy to his wife and family of whom he loved so very much.
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