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Joseph Grum Obituary
NORTON -- Joseph V. Grum passed away at the Hospice Care Center on November 3, 2010.
Joe was a lifelong resident of the Barberton/Norton area. He graduated from Barberton High School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the Army Air Force (World War II) and was a ground-to-air radio operator, serving time in the Philippines, Saipan, and Iwo Jima. Joe loved to play his Button Box and piano accordions; he was self-taught, and it was his favorite past time. He kept up his Slovenian heritage through his music. He also enjoyed doing yard work and wood working; there was nothing he couldn't fix. Joe was employed by Alside Inc. from where he retired after 30 years of loyal service. He met and married his wife of 63 years, Phyllis Ann of Lorain, Ohio, on October 25, 1947. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, now known as Prince of Peace, and the K.S.K.J. lodge.
Preceding Joe in death were his parents, Frank and Agnes (Regina) Grum; brother, Louis Meglich, sister, Josephine Uhryk, brother, Frank S. Grum; brothers-in-law, James Herwick and Joseph Uhryk, brother- and sister-in-law, Joseph and Jeannette Yankovich; and nephew, Mark Uhryk. Joe is survived by his wife, Phyllis Ann; sister, Agnes Herwick (Doylestown); nieces, Holly (Michael) Mentler (Texas), Mary Jo (John) Regennitter (Fairlawn), Jeanne (Robert) Milane (S. Carolina), Carol Jean (Herb) Reiner (Arkansas), Gloria (Robert) Siblo (Virginia), Jerry (Susan) Uhryk (N. Carolina,) the family of Joseph and Jeannette Yankovich-Jody, Janet, Joann, Jimmy and Jack, and many great-nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to the nurses of Wadsworth Home Care and the nurses of Hospice Care Center for their care and concern and to sister, Aggie Herwick, for all her help.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, November 6, 2010, 10 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Stein celebrant. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery with full military services by the Wadsworth VFW Post 1089 and American Legion Post 170. Visiting will be ONE HOUR PRIOR to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Diane Phillips
January 16, 2011
Dear Aunt Phyllis,
I was so sorry to learn about Uncle Joe's passing. I remember visiting your home with Mark, watching your family slide show and listening to Uncle Joe's music. We will miss him. I wish you both peace.
December 25, 2010
Phyllis. While searching for your phone number on the internet, I found Cousin Joe's obituary. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Reading his obib., I found him to truely be a Grum........hard working, loyal, a patriot. I am so sorry. Phyllis Grum Goeke
Jane Skraba
November 5, 2010
Dear Phyllis,
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. May he rest in peace and my deepest sympathies to you.
November 4, 2010
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Love and God bless,
Enio and Hazel
Kathy and family
Lori and Bill
November 4, 2010
I REMEMBER JOE FROM SCHOOL AND WORKED AT ALSIDE THE SAME TIME HE DID. MY SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY MARVIN RECHT
November 4, 2010
We praise God for the life and service of our veteran. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord as a grateful nation mourns.
Michele N. Sandridge, Chaplain
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Ohio
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