Composing retiree Ed Furcsik dies at 83

[Furcsik, who lived in Barberton, was a composing room retiree.]

Edward Furcsik, 83, passed away at the Hospice Care Center January 28, 2013.He was born January 4, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late John and Julia Furcsik. He was a Korean War veteran, earning a Purple Heart for his heroic efforts. Edward later retired from the Akron Beacon Journal, and loved golfing and playing cards in his spare time.

He lived the latter years of his life caring for his former wife, Debra, who passed away just a short time ago. Edward is survived by his son, John.

Private family services will be held. (ADAMS MASON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 330-535-9186)
[Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Thursday, January 31, 2013, page B4, colo.6]