Obituary of Byron N. Worcester

STOW  -  Byron was a lifelong resident of Stow, where he attended both  grade and high school.  He then joined the Navy, serving as a gunner’s mate aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Talagi in both the Pacific and Mediterranean operations during WW II. Upon discharge from the service, Byron became a journeyman carpenter working throughout the area.  He also, at one time, owned and operated the Atlantic gas station in Stow (Route 91 and Graham Road).  In 1968 he graduated from Kent State University with a degree in elementary education and taught  at Echo Hills School in Stow until his retirement.  Byron then worked for 16 enjoyable years at Fox Den golf course. Preceded in death by his father, John “Jack” Worcester, mother Marion Worcester, brothers Don and J. B. Worcester, sister Helen Smith and baby daughter Mary.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Joanne, sons Dan of Stow, John (Julie) of Cuyahoga Falls, Ned of Durham, NC, daughters Patsy Rospenda of Columbus, and Diane (Rick) Jones of Cincinnati, grandchildren, Anna Jones, Madeline and Christina Worcester, brother-in-law William (Barbara) Roberts of Seattle, WA., and many nieces and nephews. Byron will be remembered and missed by his friends, students and golfing buddies as well as the Wednesday McDonald’s gang and the Holy Family Renew Group. Special thanks to our doctors and the nurses at Summa’s Akron City Hospital CCC Unit for their help and kindness.  There will be no calling hours at the Funeral Home .Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday 11 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 3179 Kent Road, Stow. Visitation will be held at the Church Wednesday from 10 AM until service time.  Interment Chestnut Hill Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, donations, if desired, may be made in Byron’s name to the Holy Family School Endowment Fund or the charity of your choice.