Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Retired BJ printer Paul Midkiff passes away

Paul J. Midkiff


1937 - 2015 |
Paul J. Midkiff

DOYLESTOWN -- Paul J. Midkiff, age 77, went home to be with Jesus on February 7, 2015.

Born on May 8, 1937 in Branchland, W. Va. to the late Jennings O. and Maxine R. (Johnson) Midkiff, he was a resident of Doylestown for the last 20 years. 
Paul Midkiff
A 1956 graduate of the West Virginia School for the Deaf, Paul was highlighted many times in the Romney, W. Va. newspaper for being an All State Football Star player and wrestler. 
He was employed at the Akron Beacon Journal for many years of service as a printer. 
Paul was a member of the Church on the Boulevard in Kenmore where he was very active in volunteering his time and being part of many activities. A very adept mechanic, he loved to work on cars, especially Toyotas.

Preceded in death by his brother, Ray, he is survived by his wife of 20 years, Ranice; children, Paul N. Midkiff, Christopher L. (Christine) Midkiff, Ronald Greene, Ricky Greene, Robin Greene; grandchildren, Benjamin, Bradley, Rachel, Rosetta, Keith, Kendra, Zachary; brother, John (Lynn) Midkiff.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Church on the Boulevard, 754 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, 44314, with Pastor Ron Mohlmaster officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church on the Boulevard
Online obituary and guest registry are available at www.zakmonbarrenfh.com . (Zak-Thacker & Monbarren, 330-658-2211)

Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Feb. 9 to Feb. 11, 2015


To see the April 2014 BJ Alums blog article about deaf printers at the BJ, click on http://bjretirees.blogspot.com/search?q=Rise+%26+fall+of+deaf+printers+at+the+BJ

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