Obituary of Emil Baranek

Emil Baranek, 93, passed away June 26, 2013 in Clifton Springs N.Y. He was born in McKees Rock, PA on November 23, 1919. Emil was raised and lived in Akron until 1978 when he retired to Bradenton, Florida. He worked at Firestone Tire & Rubber for 38 years. Emil's most precious possession was his family which he loved dearly, and he was passionate about sports. He was a long standing member of Firestone Country Club. He was an official referee for high school & college sports. Emil was a member of St. John the Baptist and Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Churches. He was loved and respected by all those whose lives he touched. Emil will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Julia Kiz (Baba); step-father, Theodore Kiz (Deda); father, Emil Baranek; brothers, Mike and Walter Baranek; sister, Wanda Thacker; wife and mother of his children, Margaret (Marge) Mitchen; son-in-law, Charles (Chuck) Salsky; grandson, Scott Baranek; and great-granddaughter, Kelly Cook. He is survived by his wife, Beryl; sons, Walter (Judith), Ronald (Patricia) and Moe (Lynn); daughter, Linda Salsky; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; step-children; step-grandchildren; and many other family members who loved him dearly. Calling hours will be held Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church, 2425 Myersville Rd. Akron 44312 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial following. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the National Alzheimer's Association. (Anthony, Akron, 330-724-1281, www.anthonyfh.com)