Freelance photographer Robert Kamenar dies

[Kamenar was a freelance photographer used by the Beacon Journal]

BARBERTON -- Robert L. Kamenar, 61, passed away March 22, 2009.

Bob was born in Barberton where he was a life resident and owner of Kamenar Productions and Photography for 50 years. Bob graduated from Barberton High School Class of 1965.

He is survived by his mother, Margaret (William) Angst of Barberton; brothers, James (Linda) of Barberton and John (Luanne) of Brunswick; sisters, Nancy Lynne of Glendale, Ariz. and Linda (Ronald) Schueler of Paradise Valley, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Julia and Frank Kamenar and Elizabeth and John Horvath; and father, Louis Kamenar.

Bob was a former member of the Barberton Board of Education and former Barberton City Councilman at Large where he worked on various projects to promote growth and help preserve the City of Barberton. Bob was a past member of the Barberton Area Jaycees, Kiwanis Club, Elk's Lodge, member of Summit County Right to Life Society, and a current member of the Knights of Columbus, #1617.

Bob was also a former Director of the Miss World Pageant, Miss Universe and preliminary director for Miss America, holding pageants for nearly 20 years as well as Director for Miss Ohio Hemisphere in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virgina.

He was a professional photographer for the Barberton Herald and Akron Beacon Journal. Through the camera lens, Bob met many well known celebrities, politicians, astronauts and President's.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 27, 2009, 10 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Rev. Robert Jackson celebrant. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Calling Hours will be held Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the SILVA-HOSTETLER FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Wooster Rd. West, Barberton, where prayers will be said Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels or Barberton Beautification Fund.
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Wednesday, March 25, 2009, page B6, col.6]