BOB HENRETTY'S SON, ALSO NAMED BOB HENRETTY, PASSES AWAY

Bob Henretty’s son passes away

Bob Henretty, son of the late BJ newsroom retiree with the same name, passed away in April in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The BJ Bob was on the City Desk under Bruce McIntyre with Dan Warner, who later moved to managing editor and hired me after Ben Maidenburg told him he had to do it despite me being fired at the Dayton Daily News for union activities.

Bob was replaced as Action Line leader by Craig Wilson, who had his quirks but did a superb job of training reporters on how to get information for BJ articles.

Son Bob Henretty’s obituary:

 

Robert (Bob) Slough Henretty died unexpectedly April 23, 2023, in Charlotte, North Carolina, while recovering from surgery. Born on June 6, 1965, in Akron, Ohio, Bob graduated from Copley High School, Class of 1983, and attended the University of Akron, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. In 1988, Bob moved to the Charlotte area, where he earned an associate degree from Central Piedmont Community College. Previously the vice president of Carolina Safety Association, Bob was most recently employed by Fresh Market and Papa Johns.

Bob was preceded in death by his father Robert H. Henretty; grandparents Robert K. and Maybelle Slough; Robert H. and Edna Henretty; and aunt and uncle Susan and Perry Ruddick. He is survived by his mother Terry Henretty of Fairlawn, Ohio; brothers Sean (Jan) of Roebuck, South Carolina; Scott of Lima, Ohio; Thomas of New York, New York; and sister Suzi (Gary) of Los Angeles, California.

Bob’s friends held a party to remember him at Buona Vita Restaurant and Sports Bar in Charlotte, where he watched all his Ohio teams and had a special reserved seat for Browns games. Fr. Norm Douglas of St. Vincent Church will lead a graveside service for immediate family at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron, Ohio on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

PHYLLIS BOERNER, DAVE'S WIDOW, PASSES AWAY

 

                                    Phyllis Boerner

             Dave Boerner with Kathy Moore

Phyllis Boerner, Dave’s widow, passes away

 

Phyllis Boerner, widow of former BJ newsroom editor Dave Boerner, passed away June 20.

They had three children – Eric Trent and Troy.

Dave passed away in 2013. He frequently attended the month BJ retirees gatherings at Papa Joe’s Restaurant off Portage Trail in the Merriman Valley.

Dave retired from the BJ in 2001 after a 40-year newspaper career at 5 newspapers in Ohio and Florida.

Phyllis’ obituary:

Phyllis Boerner, 84, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH passed away on June 20, 2023, after a short illness.

Born in Racine, WI, Phyllis spent most of her childhood in Bedford, OH until she attended The Ohio State University, where she met her husband David. Together they raised three boys, Eric, Trent (Lisa), and Troy. She had one grandchild, Averie, who was her favorite little girl in the world. Phyllis had a long and fruitful career, most recently in community relations positions at Summit Metro Parks and United Disability Services in Akron, OH. She was active in the civic community and was a mentor to many.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to United Disability Services, in her honor.

The family welcomes friends to join them for a celebration of Phyllis' life, to be held at Sarah's Vineyard, 1204 W Steels Corners Road in Cuyahoga Falls on Friday, August 11th, from noon until 2:00 pm.