Paul Chuha

Paul  Chuha
August 12, 1927  -  October 18, 2022

Paul Chuha, 95, Marilyn's loving husband of 69 years, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

Paul was born on August 12, 1927 to the late John and Catherine (Haska) Chuha. After he and Marilyn married in 1953, they lived in Kenmore, which he loved, then later moved to New Franklin and raised a family. Paul graduated from Kenmore High School. In sports, he excelled in basketball, football, and wrestling. He joined the Navy during World War II where he served in the Asia Pacific. Afterwards, he studied physical education and social sciences as an undergraduate and counseling and administration as a graduate at the University of Akron.  He taught in the Akron Public School System for 42 years, and 10 of those years he was a counselor at Archbishop Hoban High School. He earned a special name of "Coach" which always brought a smile to his face.  He retired when he was 70 years old. Paul loved to soak up the sun and work tirelessly in his yard. For many years, he routinely worked out at Bally's and then the YMCA where he met many friends until he was 90 years old. Paul was a faithful member of Grace Bible Church. He believed in, and loved the Lord, and is now in His promised, eternal home.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Anger and Sue Shirey; and his best, long-time friend, Benny (Charlotte) Heisler. He is survived by his dear wife, Marilyn Jean (Basinais) Chuha; three daughters, Susan (Dan) Mayberry of Canal Fulton, Karen (Rick) Campbell, and Diane Cannon, of Texas; his sister, Catherine Eberhart of Wadsworth; grandchildren, Brian (Jen) Menefee of Canton, Kevin Menefee of Canal Fulton, Erin and Lauren Flake, and Jake Cannon, of Texas; his cousin, Bob (Barb) Haska of Ravenna; several nieces and nephews and many other loving friends. A special thank you to Paul's loyal neighbors, Bob (Concetta) Rambacher and Denny Heiser for all their selfless help over the years, their dear friends Don and Sue Holler, and Trish Bucey.   We are so grateful to the caregivers at Rose Lane and Crossroads Hospice for providing comfort and dignity to Paul in his last days.  

Friends may call at Bacher-Moore Funeral Home (Portage Lakes), 3326 Manchester Road, Akron, OH 44319 on Tuesday, October 25 from 5 to 7 PM and on Wednesday, October 26 from 10 to 11 AM with the Funeral Service following at 11 AM with Pastor Cary Duckett officiating. Paul's final resting place will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery with Military Honors at 1 PM.  

In lieu of flowers, we ask memorials be made in Paul's name to the Green YMCA Youth Program and to Grace Bible Church on Manchester Road in New Franklin.