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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Mr. Charles L. Hardway

Lorain- Charles L. Hardway, 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, OH.

Charles was born on August 26, 1930 in Gassaway, West Virginia to his loving parents, William Earl and Ocie B. (nee: Hacker) Hardway.

He was a graduate of Gassaway High School, Class of 1949 and he moved to Lorain, OH following graduation to work as a car inspector for the Railroad. He met and married his beloved wife, Glenna (nee: Cromwell) Hardway on August 4, 1950. They raised 4 loving children together. Charles worked for the railroad for 43 years and retired from Conrail Fairlane Yard in Lorain, OH. He was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Elyria, OH, where he was a church trustee for several years. Charles enjoyed model trains, his clock collection, and the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and wildlife.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years of marriage, Glenna R. Hardway; children, Debby Cantrell of Norwalk, OH, Charles M. (Christina) Hardway of Lorain, OH, Robert A. (Karen) Hardway of Wakeman, OH and Michelle E. (Raymond) Paynter of Elyria, OH;brother, Earl Hardway Jr.; sisters, Wanda Rogers and Eloise Frame; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Eugene and Darrel.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, OH (440) 244-1961 on Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 1:00 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 10:00 AM, Pastor Paula Marbury, officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 2949 West River Rd, Elyria, OH 44035. Christian burial services will be held at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp., OH. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.   

 

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 1:42:54 PM

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Posted By: Ann (Adamcek) More

Bobby, Karen, Debbie, Mike, and Tina I just saw in the paper that your dad died. I'm very sorry that I missed the showing. My deepest sympathy to your family.I am thinking of all of you, and you are in my prayers. Ann (Adamcek) More

Posted on: 10/25/2011 7:17:12 PM


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Posted By: Judy louk

Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your husband. Wish I could pay my respects in person but am in Arizona for the winter. Drop me a line sometme.

Posted on: 10/23/2011 11:46:07 PM


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Posted By: Pam Mace

My heart is with you all during this time of grief, I only wish I could be there to hug each one of you. Your family has been my family all of my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Remember that I love you all!!! Pam

Posted on: 10/22/2011 7:23:19 PM


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Posted By: Bob and Kate Gargasz

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mike, you know that you can call on us for help.

Posted on: 10/21/2011 7:26:06 AM


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