Hiney Printing Co. owner dies

Kenneth M. Hiney, Jr., 73, of Naples, Florida, passed away on Monday, February 11th, 2008, at Physician's Regional Medical Center Pine Ridge.

Ken was the owner of Hiney Printing Company located in Akron, Ohio, following the death of his father, Ken, Sr. Ken obtained many accomplishments during his professional career. He was awarded the Graphic Arts Man of the Year in 1985, The Distinguished Service Award in 1999, and the Presidential Citation in 2001 from the Akron Club of Printing House Craftsmen.

He received the community Service Award in 1997, and was Honorary Founder of the Victim Assistance Program 1973-1998. He was Man of the Year for Ducks Unlimited in Akron, Ohio and was very active at the Naples banquets and also State. He served on the Development Committee from 2004 until the present.

Ken was a proud member of the Shriners of North America, Tadmore Shriners, The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, the Grand lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio, and Billow Chapter No. 483. He was also a life member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth M. Hiney, Sr., and mother Mildred Hiney. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Robbi; son, David A. Hiney (Peggy) of Akron, Ohio; daughters, Gina McAree of Fishers, Ind., and Traci Borkowski (Michael) of Weston, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Natalie and Matthew Hiney, Gabrielle, Graham, Cedric, Ciara and Marcella McAree as well as Zachary Borkowski. Also surviving are an abundance of close friends.

Family and friend are invited to a memorial gathering on Sunday, February 17th, 2008 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples, FL 34109. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Ducks Unlimited, Inc., O
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Saturday, February 16, 2008, page B6, col. 5]