James Mcvan

James Richard (Dick) McVan
James Richard (Dick) McVan, 80, passed away surrounded by family on May 16, 2006. He was born on December 23, 1925 in Akron and was a life long resident. He was a Navy World War II veteran. Preceded in death by his mother, Claire McVan; son, James M. McVan; and grandson, James A. Hardman. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Marilyn Dawn; son, Thomas R. (Mena) McVan of Tyler, TX; daughter, Marilyn (Michael) Hardman; daughter-in-law, Patricia McVan; sisters, Sister Margaret Marie of Munroe, MI, Ethel Smith of Cuyahoga Falls, and Mildred Lance; brother, Thomas E. McVan of East Palestine; grandchildren, Mindy (Robert) Woodard, Michael S. McVan, Cathy (Jim) Story, Thomas G. (Courtney) McVan, Brian (Margaret) McVan, Philip McVan, Jerry (Kara) Hardman, Dan (Patti) Hardman, and Jon Hardman; and fifteen great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Patti Hardman for all her help during the last year. Calling hours will be TODAY from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., where funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. with Fr. Paul Rosing officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be sent to The American Heart Association, PO Box 634445, Cincinnati, OH 45263-4445. Online condolences may be sent to www.newcomerfamily.com.
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