Larry Dubravetz dies

Former Beacon Journal Human Resources director Larry Dubravetz, 64, died Thursday, May 20.

The Kent State graduate was a Vietnam war hero who got both the Silver and Bronze stars for valor. Larry was an athlete -- basketball captain at St. Vincent High School in the 1960s, baseball player on Cuyahoga Falls and Northeast Ohio teams and golf every chance he got. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Immaculate Heart of Mary elementary school.

Calling hours will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Ciriello and Carr Fairlawn Chapel at 39 S. Miller Rd. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls.

Click on the headline for Larry's obituary in the BJ.