Obituary of Robert Blachaniec

Robert Blachaniec, 77, passed away into his eternal rest on April 1, 2008 at the Hospice Care Center. He was a lifetime resident of Akron and a 1948 graduate of Hower Vocational School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving on the USS John W. Thomason as a fireman's apprentice. He was employed as a plumber/pipefitter through Local 219 until his retirement. He was an accordian player with his own "polka" band for many years. His memberships included St. Hedwig Church, Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 32 and Firestone VFW Post 3383. He was preceded in death by son, Thomas J. Collins; and is survived by daughters, Victoria Paster of Akron and Susan Greenawald of Orange, Texas; son, Robert A. (Lisa) Blachaniec of Copley Township; grandchildren, Leah and Kiley Blachaniec and Virginia, Thomas and Chad Anthony of Orange, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Ron and Pam Huber, Dr. Machado, Lorantffy Care Center and the nurses, staff and volunteers at the Hospice Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, 9:30 a.m. at St. Hedwig Catholic Church, 215 E. Glenwood Ave., Akron. Fr. Thaddeus Swirski celebrant. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St., Akron. (Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 330-724-1281, www.kakfh.com )