Obituary of Martin John Savula

Martin J. Savula, 83, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Akron City Hospital. Martin was born on November 11, 1931 to the late John and Mary Savula and was a lifelong area resident. He set numerous records in Track & Field during his time at East High School. He was a Navy veteran, serving 4 years during the Korean Conflict on the USS Nereus. Martin worked in the Blacksmith Shop at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 27 years. He was a member of The Chapel on Fir Hill, and was also a member of the Masons. Martin is survived by his wife Barbara Ann (Koval); children Marta Savula, Michael (Debbie) Savula, Marie (Tim) Smith, & Matthew (Kim) Savula; grandchildren Stephanie, Michael & Maximilian Savula; sister Betty (Virgil) Tarlton; and niece Dianne Paton. The family is grateful to the doctors & staff at Akron City/Summa Hospital and the palliative care unit for their compassionate care of Martin in his final days. The family will receive friends and relatives TODAY, Friday September 18 from 6-8 PM at the Anthony Funeral Homes, Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St, in Akron. A funeral service will be celebrated TOMORROW, Saturday, September 19 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10AM. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. (Anthony, Akron, 330-724-1281. anthonyfh.com)