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John Kulcsar Obituary
Born in Barberton, Ohio to Karoli (Charles) and Juliane (Horvath) Kulcsar.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was an avid golfer at Barberton Brookside & Spring Hills Golf Courses; a home vegetable gardener, all weather fisherman. He enjoyed Polka dancing, canning the best Hungarian Peppers and his monthly Poker Gang. In later years, he enjoyed gathering chestnuts and planting them throughout Ohio.
He started, owned and operated Magic City Auto Body for 50 years and retired at age 69. He was a member of the Barberton Elks, Barberton Moose, Catholic Order of Foresters and First Hungarian Benefit Society. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Barberton, Ohio.
Preceded in death by his parents; his loving and devoted wife, Artie (First); brothers, Michael, Kalman, Alex (Francis), Frank (Eleanor) and Anthony; sister-in-laws, Juanita and Ann; sisters, Mary, Rose (Sister Mary Benigna), Julia (Falatok); and brother-in-law, Eugene First.
He is survived by his brothers, Steve, Chuck and Joe; children, John (Jan), Jim (Becky), Mark (Mornan), Dave, Diane James; and step-daughter, Judy (Butch) Lowe; grandchildren, Jodi (Tim) Tomsik, Kevin (fiance Ashley), Tara (Adam) Rueckert, Natalie (David) Ringeis, Nathan, Mark, MistyDawn, David, Derrick, Daniel; step-grandchildren, Jami (PJ) Bird, Scott (Rhonda) Lowe, Tami (Todd) Carter, 17 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; brother-in-law, Andy Falatok of Spartansburg, S.C.; sister-in-law, Leona First of Barberton, Ohio; and his loving companion, Irene Seigfrid and many extended family and friends.
John was very devoted to his family, friends and his 1956 Buick Special that he and his brother Chuck lovingly restored.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 A.M. on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 1263 Shannon Ave., Norton. Fr. Robert Jackson celebrant. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Calling Hours Friday from 5 to 8 P.M. at the SILVA-HOSTETLER FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Wooster Rd. West, Barberton. Rosary will be said Saturday morning at 9:15 at the funeral home. www.silva-hostetler.com.
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for John Kulcsar
January 13, 2013
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD , MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH EVRYONE , RICK HESSEDENCE
carol nagorka
January 12, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janean and Curt Ray
January 11, 2013
To the entire family and Irene. Curt and I will miss the Chief very much! He was such a good and generous man and really became a good friend to us.
Barb Wolfe
January 11, 2013
Mark & family
I knew your dad for 43 years and he was always so kind and helpful to me. I use to tell my friends if you want your car to be done the best, go see Johnny at Magic City. Now Mark you are following in his footsteps. I am thinking of you and your family in this difficult time
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Jean Kulcsar
January 10, 2013
My sincere sympathy to you all at this sad time, may your loving memories sustain you now and always.
Cindy Grove
January 10, 2013
So sorry for your loss.
Sandy Gibson-Remmy
January 10, 2013
Diane,Mark,Dave,Jim,Mornan,Brian,Ashley and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with at this time of your loss. Hold your family close and it will help you through this.
MaryEllen Fernwalt-Smith
January 10, 2013
Kulcsar Family, Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ernie & Betty Schaefer
January 9, 2013
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Linda Schueler
January 9, 2013
Dear John, Jim, Mark, David and Diane, I was saddened to hear of your father's passing. He was a wonderful family man. I will always remember him and your Mom from growing up and all the Hungarian picnics in past years. Thinking of all of you during this sad time. Linda (Kamenar) and Ronald Schueler
January 9, 2013
To all of Johns family and Irene,
May many memories bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. Will miss seeing John at Mc D's and the car shows and he did have the best peppers!!
Mike & Dorothy Barborak
Scott Lehman
January 9, 2013
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Your father was one of funniest, good hearted people I've ever met. My wife and me talk about when he and your mother showed up at our farm on one of their many outings to Amish country.
January 9, 2013
NaTalie,
So sorry to hear about the death of your grandfather. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Yohem
Nina Hanhold
January 9, 2013
Natalie, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your Grandfather. May you find comfort in your many memories of him.
hugs,
Nina and Vinnie (Hanhold)
Gary and Terry Witzberger
January 9, 2013
Diane,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
January 9, 2013
John and Irene,
We will miss your visits here in Bradenton,Fl. Talking about Barberton and the people we knew and other events. May you rest in Peace.
Henry and Sally Smith Bradenton, Fl.
kathy kulcsar
January 9, 2013
Dear Cousins, I am thinking of you today and wish to join many others to extend my deepest sympathy to you, Love, Kathy Kulcsar
Mick Maag
January 9, 2013
Sorry to learn of your Father's Passing.. God Bless
Kim Scanlan
January 9, 2013
Dear Diane and Family, my deepest sympathy is given to you. You are in my heart and prayers during this very difficult time in your life. I pray for comfort in these days ahead and for the strength of the Lord to hold you up at your dad's service. May God Bless you and bring the loving memories to your heart to live until you see your loved one again in Heaven, as so we are promised, and I believe it to be the truth.
Ed Plotz
January 9, 2013
Diane and family - Ours heart and prayers go out to you and the family. Having lost my mother 3 months ago, I know what you're going through.
Margaret & Ed
John Marsek
January 9, 2013
I am sorry for your loss of your father. My prayers are with you and your family.
Paul Swaino
January 9, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the family. Paul Swaino
Theresa & John King
January 9, 2013
Dear Diane and Family
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
~ Theresa & John King
January 09, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about John. I will miss him at Barberton McDonalds and in Bradenton FL. My sincere sympathy to the family and to Irene.
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Ken Cox
January 09, 2013
Sorry about your loss of dad and and great icon of the west side. Played golf with him while we in the AAF in Fla, and Brkside.
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Stan Kowalewski,
Gary, IN.
January 09, 2013
Sorry for lost. Played alot of golf with John the last
couple of years, will miss him when we play this spring.
~ Robert Kirkpatrick,
Barberton, Ohio
January 09, 2013
Diane, Irene & Family ~ So very sorry for your loss. I think I would've really liked your Dad, Diane....especially the part about him being an "all weather fisherman"! Thinking of you with love,
Sally
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Sally Griffin,
Wadsworth, Ohio
January 09, 2013
Mark, Our deepest sympathy to your and your family at this time of sorrow. May Hope be your strength.
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Michael & Janice Vujas,
Wadsworth, Ohio
Dear Diane and Family
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Theresa & John King
Ken Cox
January 9, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about John. I will miss him at Barberton McDonalds and in Bradenton FL. My sincere sympathy to the family and to Irene.
Stan Kowalewski
January 9, 2013
Sorry about your loss of dad and and great icon of the west side. Played golf with him while we in the AAF in Fla, and Brkside.
Robert Kirkpatrick
January 9, 2013
Sorry for lost. Played alot of golf with John the last
couple of years, will miss him when we play this spring.
Sally Griffin
January 9, 2013
Diane, Irene & Family ~ So very sorry for your loss. I think I would've really liked your Dad, Diane....especially the part about him being an "all weather fisherman"! Thinking of you with love,
Sally
Michael & Janice Vujas
January 9, 2013
Mark, Our deepest sympathy to your and your family at this time of sorrow. May Hope be your strength.
Penny Herman-Boyce
January 9, 2013
Dear Mark, Dave & Diane:
I was sad to learn of your Dad's passing. Although I never had the opportunity to meet your Dad, I always heard great things about him and your Mother.
I will keep your family in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Love to all of the Kulcsar's, from me.
Kathy Rood
January 9, 2013
Diane and family,
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
John and Kathy Rood
Diane James
January 9, 2013
This candle is in memory of my precious Dad. He was a loving father and very devoted to his extended family and friends.
Lee & Lindsay Crano
January 9, 2013
Diane and family, may God be with you during this difficult time.
Remember all the good he has taught you, talk often of all the stories and pass those down to his many generations. He will be looking down on you and be very proud!
(He and my dad will probably be hunting together again and listening to THE POLKAS!)
Love,
Barbara (Despot) Brown
January 9, 2013
So sorry to lose a good friend. Prayers to family. He will be missed
Sue Edgar-Hooser
January 9, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.
God Bless,
January 9, 2013
So sorry for your loss Diane.
Rich and Donna Soltis
Scott Eckel
January 8, 2013
Johnny,Jim,Mark,Dave and Di, What can I say? You all have been like family to me since I was 12. You know how I felt about your Dad and your Mom. Their door was always open to me and I will always appreciate that. Your Dad gave me a hard time whenever he could..that's how I knew he cared about me. I feel terrible that I won't be there to pay my respects. I will surely miss him and never forget him. God Bless You, my Friends!
Debbie Steele
January 8, 2013
I'm sorry to hear this. I wish I had known him better.
Bill & Billie Jo Baird
January 8, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
January 8, 2013
My dearest cousins, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you at this time. Remember Uncle John lived a wonderful long life and is resting in peace. Call me if for any reason. LOVE ALL OF YOU!!!!! Sherrie
January 8, 2013
Mark, Diane, John, Jim and Dave,
So sorry about the passing of you dad. My prayers are with you.
Mindy Caldren
Andy Falatok
January 8, 2013
John,Jim,Mark,David and Diane,
It has been too many years since we have seen each other, but only a few since your dad came to South Carolina with Chuck and Steve. He was a great brother to my mother and we will always remember his visits!
We visited Peach Farms, junk yards, played a little golf, enjoyed SC food and drink!
He enjoyed life and living and had few regrets. I know that he will be missed by all of his family. All of the Falatoks from South Carolina will miss his visits and great outlook on life. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Michelle & Cassie Moore
January 8, 2013
Diane,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. You and your family have my deepest sympathy. I am here if you need me for anything. Thoughts, prayers and love to you and your family.
Kathy Lengacher
January 8, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed John at the car shows.
January 8, 2013
Diane - Our prayers and blessings are with your father. Our sincere condolences go out to the family.
Ed & Margaret
Jan Langford
January 8, 2013
Diane and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. God Bless and you all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Hanzel
January 8, 2013
Diane,John,Jim,Mark and Dave. I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a good man and will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cindy and Jeff
Chris Jateff-Davis
January 8, 2013
John, Jim, Mark, Dave and Diane, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. My prayers are with all of you. So many childhood memories of your Dad and Mom that I will always cherish. And I will alway remember that your Dad made the best canned Hungarian Peppers....
Marti
January 8, 2013
May God bless you and surround you with the peace and comfort that only He can give.
January 8, 2013
Our sincerest condolences to Mark, John, Jim, Dave, and Diane and your families for your loss. Our prayers are with you!
Charlie and Janet
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