Charles A. HAHN, Age 76, of Elyria. He was born May 6, 1936 in Cleveland, the son of Ellsworth Charles and Mary C. (Gavin) Hahn. He was a 1954 graduate of St. Ignatius High School and graduated from John Carroll University in 1958. Charles worked as an Investigator for the US Office of Personnel Management for over 30 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and managed the Men’s Softball team for many years. He also coached many of his sons’ sports teams and was an avid sports fan. After he retired, he spent many days with grandchildren and enjoyed going on gambling trips.
He married Rosanne E. Cinadr in August of 1956, and they later divorced. Survivors include eight children, Charles Hahn of Calgary, Canada, Patricia Janowicz (David) of Elyria, Richard Hahn (Pam) of Amherst, Mary Harrison (Todd) of Lawrence, KS, Joseph Hahn (Suzanne) of Elyria, David Hahn (Sharon) of Westminster, CA, Lori Hahn of Lawrence, KS and Michael Hahn of Elyria. Other survivors include four siblings, Marilyn Summers (Donald) of Cleveland, OH, Roberta Duffy of Indianapolis, IN, Thomas Hahn of The Villages, FL and Richard Hahn of Brunswick, OH, nine grandchildren, Charles Alex Hahn of Denver, CO, Alexis Hahn of Lawrence, KS, Katherine Janowicz of Elyria, Dominique Hahn of Westminster, CA, Megan Janowicz of Elyria, Andrew Hahn of Lawrence, KS, Kevin Hahn of Elyria, Lauren Hahn of Elyria, and Matthew Harrison of Lawrence, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Patrick Hahn.
The family will greet friends from 6-8pm on Thursday, October 17 and 9-11am on Friday, October 18 at the ZABOR FUNERAL HOME, 5680 PEARL RD., PARMA (between Ridge and Snow), with the Memorial Service to follow Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association. To offer online condolences, please visit www.ZaborFH.com
Messages of Condolence
To all my extended Hahn brothers and sisters. My heart is hurt to hear the news of Dad’s passing. Memories of the many hours I spent at your home hanging out, playing on the train trestle, shooting hoops and all the things kids did. I’ll never forget the sacrifice of time your father happily made in coaching our basketball team. I learned much more than how to pass, dribble and shoot but the foundations of sportsmanship and team.
I also remember when he stepped up to voice his displeasure how things were conducted at CYO football and the fact he was always looking out for all of us, not just his boys.
You guys had the big family like we did and it takes a special man to raise them successfully. I will have the most fondest memories and respect for your Dad ( our Dad)! Love to all of you.
Patrick Mercado
To all the Hahn children and family,
My condolences on the loss of your father. Any person who was willing to spend so much of his time coaching others deserves a special spot in heaven. I’m sure you will miss him terribly but the fond memories will take over and stay with you forever.
I’m sure that your dad and my dad are already playing a game of pickup basketball, my dad with that ugly hook shot, and your dad with that sweet jumper.
Please know that your dad impacted a lot of lives during his lifetime and left all of us with some great memories.
Dear Pam,
Sending my thoughts and condolences to you and the family for the loss you all have endured.
Thoughts and prayers.
I was associated with and worked with “Chuck” from 1962 through 1987 as a fellow investigator with the CSC and the OPM. Chuck claimed that he was senior to me in service as he started with the CSC in Cleveland the same day that I started in Chicago so that he had 1 hour of seniority.
We were on numerous “details” together, often sharing living quarters. Chuck was always a gentleman in everything thaqt he did. He always invited me to accompany him to church on Sunday mornings. I never did but wish now that I had done so.
Please accept my condolences .
Dear Patty and the rest of the Hahn Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Please know that I am praying for you and your family.