Clarence Azar passes away

Clarence Azar, in the BJ advertising department for 37 years when he retired, passed away Monday, February 10.

Clarence Azar

Clarence’s brother, Fred, who passed away in 2007, was a professional painting contractor and operated the Falls Driving Range on Wyoga Lake Road. Fred also was an avid fisherman.

Their parents had famous Biblical names: Joseph and Mary, as in the parents of Jesus.

Clarence’s obituary:

Clarence L. Azar passed away on February 10, 2020 after a long illness. Born October 2, 1932 in Akron, Ohio, he was a lifelong resident, graduating from Central High School in 1950.

He was a veteran, serving in the United States Army (1951-1953) in Germany.

He retired from the Akron Beacon Journal after 37 years in the advertising department.

Clarence was an active member of his community. Wherever he went, people knew him. He was a member of St. Joseph Melkite Church and served on the boards of the American Heart Association and Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Center.

As a season ticket holder, Clarence loved attending Cleveland Indians baseball games and University of Akron basketball games, often inviting family and friends to join him. And he loved vacationing in Pompano Beach, Florida and Las Vegas.

The family would like to express gratitude to the staff of Brookdale Montrose, Heatherwood Hall, where he spent his last years, and to the Brookdale Hospice staff, for their loving care. He often commented, "The service here is excellent. I have great people taking care of me."

Preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Joseph; brothers, Ernest Sr., Phillip, and Fred E. Sr.; sisters, Margaret Loughry, Agnes Mumper, Julia (Judy) Thomas, Bernice Azar, and Freyda Androsky; he is survived by dear friend, Patricia Mayer; sister, Dorothy Valenza (Wheeling, IL); and numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews who loved him. Family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, February 17th, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 39 S. Miller Rd. in Fairlawn. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, or the charity of one's choice.

 

 

 

Fred E. Azar, Sr.

Fred E. Azar, Sr., of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away June 20, 2007.

A lifelong area resident, Mr. Azar served in the Korean Conflict. For many years he

 

Clarence’s brother, Fred, who passed away in 2007, was a professional painting contractor and operated the Falls Driving Range on Wyoga Lake Road. Fred also was an avid fisherman.

but his great love was spending time with his grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary and brothers, Ernest Sr. and Phillip; sisters, Bernice Azar, Margaret Loughry, Agnes Mumper, Freda Androsky and Julia Thomas; he is survived by daughter, Mary Rose Azar; sons, Joseph (Connie), Fred Jr. (Darlene), Mike and Alan; sister, Dorothy Valenza; brother, Clarence; mother of his children, Mary Azar; grandchildren, Autumn, Sierra, Gabrielle, Lonnie, Mary, Rachel, Robert, Giovanni, Darian, Ronald Michael, Tamiki, Miya, Mykal; nieces and nephews.

Calling hours Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m.at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Falls Chapel, 810 Portage Trail, with Prayer service at 4 p.m. Funeral Liturgy 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Mellkite Catholic Church, 600 W. Exchange, Akron, OH 44302, Rev. Basil G. Samra celebrant, followed by Mercy Meal at St. Joseph's Center. Family suggests memorials to the church and the American Heart Assoc., 1236 Weathervane Lane, Akron, OH 44313.