Call Us (330) 733-6271
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home Inc.
  • About Us
  • Locations
  • Contact
  • (330) 733-6271
  • Home
  • Tributes
  • Flowers & Gifts
  • What We Do
  • Grief & Healing
  • Resources
  • Plan Ahead
Send Flowers
  • About Us
  • Locations
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Tributes
  • Flowers & Gifts
  • What We Do
  • Grief & Healing
  • Resources
  • Plan Ahead
Send Flowers
Gerald J. May
Change Photo
Send Beautiful Flowers Share a Memory
Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email

Gerald J. May

July 24, 1927 - October 22, 2019

Gerald J. May, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born in Akron to Fred and Edna May, he was a lifetime area resident. Gerald was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. He was employed as Vice President for Horning Builders Supply Company for many years, and retired from the Akron Brick and Block Company, where he had been the General Sales Manager. Preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Shirley; his great-great-granddaughter, Aria Foti; sister, Helen Shipe; and brothers, Walter and Donald, Gerald is survived by daughter, Lynn May Blevins; son, Daniel; grandchildren, Tiffany (John) Gaugler, Lindsay (Matt) Finneran, Logan (Carson) Pavkov and Taylor (Dan) Adelman; great-grandchildren, Tege Foti, Talen Foti, Arden Pavkov, Zayn Gaugler, Matthew Finneran and Baby Gaugler on the way; and great-great-grandson, Braylen Foti. Gerald’s family would like to thank the Wings of Love and Crossroads Hospice for their loving care over the past five years. There will be no calling hours. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10 a.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2580 Berne Street, Akron, Ohio 44312 with Father Michael Williamson presiding. Burial with military honors will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to Crossroads Hospice, 3743 Boettler Oaks Drive, Suite E, Green, OH 44685. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com

Login
  • What would you like to do?
  • My Account
  • Logout

Gerald J. May, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born in Akron to Fred and Edna May, he was a lifetime area resident. Gerald was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II and was a... View Obituary & Service Information

Print

The family of Gerald J. May created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.

Obituary & Service

Gerald J. May, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 22,...

View More

Share a Memory Below

A comforting word from you means a lot.

Share a Memory

Flowers & Gifts

Send flowers to the May family.

Send Flowers
  • Tribute Wall
  • Photos & Videos
  • Obituary & Service
  • + More Information
    • Obituary & Service
    • Family Tree
    • Family Map
    • Family Dates
    • Subscribe to Updates
    • Approvals
    • Following
    • Configuration
    • Administrators
Follow Us:
  • Twitter
  • Facebook

View General Pricing List

© 2022 Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home Inc.. All Rights Reserved - Made with love by funeralOne.