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Lowell Hager Obituary

BARBERTON -- Lowell L. Hager, 88, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012.

He was born on January 8, 1924 in Chapmanville, W. Va and was a resident of Barberton for 69 years. Lowell was

owner of Hager Realty for many years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Barberton. He was a

member of Barberton Kiwanis, Barberton Chamber of Commerce, a 50-Year member of National Lodge #568 F&AM, 32 Degree Valley of Akron

, Tadmor Temple and Barberton Shrine Club.

Lowell is survived

by his wife of 64 years, Neva (nee Lough); children, Debra (Andy) Volchko; son Gary (Shirley) Hager; grandchildren, Matthew and Ellen Volchko and Lauren Hager; sisters, Helen Walker and Madeline Schenatzki; along with other relatives and friends.

The family would like to thank Hospice of AGMC for all the care and support Lowell and his family received.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday 1 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Ave., Barberton 44203 with Rev Gregory Hogan officiating. Entombment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Calling hours Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron, OH 44333 or First Baptist Church of Barberton 250 6th St. N.W., Barberton, OH 44203.


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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, 2012.

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October 25, 2012

I met Mr Hager in the early eighties through Art Hicks,then in 2001 as a heating contractor ,had the opportunity to work for him on many properties including ppg and bch,a wonderful individual that will be sadly missed, my deepest condolences to Neva and family, Bill Isley

Carrie Adair-Okolish

October 24, 2012

To Gary & Shirley and family, My deepest sympathy.

Marsha Bixler Rorrer

October 23, 2012

I remember my dad, Keith Bixler, speaking of Mr. Hager and saying what a wonderful person he was. May God give you peace during this difficult time.

Susan Brean (Henning)

October 23, 2012

To Debbie and family, my thoughts and prayers will be with you all at this difficult time.

Pam (James) Reed

October 22, 2012

Mr Hager sold my parents their first & only house. He always remembered me when we'd bump into each other around B'town. I also graduated with Gary. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers. He was a greay guy & he'll be missed.

Laura Hengoed

October 22, 2012

So sorry to hear about your loss; my parents knew Mr. Hager for years and he was always such a kind man. My prayers are with the family. God Bless, Laura (Wykoff)Hengoed

Ernie & Betty Schaefer

October 22, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Janice Brubaker Simms

October 22, 2012

Even now I remember Mr. Hager's smile as years ago he was a good friend and business associate of my dad. May you be comforted during this time of loss.

Mark Lareau

October 22, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark and Judi

Dee Coleman

October 22, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the Hager family. What a wonderful man he was! So glad to have crossed life's path with him and his family. Love and prayers to the family, Paul and Dee Coleman

Deanna. (DeeDee) (McGlothlin) Ingram

October 21, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, Mr Hager was always good to me and my family. You will be missed. May you rejoice in heaven no more pain.

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