Charles Horning

Charles E. Horning, 85, of Copley passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 23 at the Cleveland Clinic. Charlie was born June 28, 1931 in Akron, the youngest of four children. After graduating from Buchtel High School and serving in the Army, he attended the University of Toledo School of Pharmacy. He and a partner opened Copley Pharmacy in 1969 and spent many happy years working with the Copley community. Charlie was married for 50 years to his loving wife, Ruby, who preceded him in death in 2010. Charlie's love of music led him to the Akron Derbytown Chorus, where he was an enthusiastic Barbershop singer for over 45 years. He was already busy planning their July concert in Copley. He enjoyed taking part in their Singing Valentine's. Charlie was the founder of the Copley Bandstand Committee, which is now in its 40th year. Still active, he enjoyed bringing free summer concerts to Copley Circle. Charlie loved being around friends and family and his life was full. He looked forward to Bridge Club with treasured friends, and enjoyed euchre, poker and gin rummy. In addition, golfing, bowling, playing pool, ping pong, and listening to live music were among his many interests, and he was fortunate to have many great friends to share these with. The son of a carpenter, he was quite capable and liked having a project to work on. He was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church, where he served as an usher for many years. Truly a kind and caring soul, Charlie always took a genuine interest in others and was very encouraging. He had a special place in his heart for children and always made them feel special. In recent years, he often expressed gratitude for the blessings of family and friends in his life. In addition to his wife, Charlie was preceded in death by infant son, Thomas; son-in-law, John McIntyre, Jr.; and brother, Robert. Left to cherish his memory are daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Don Millican; son, Bill; grandsons, Thomas and Matthew (Sarah) McIntyre; Nick (Heather), Daniel (Jacqueline), and Brandon Millican; great-grandchildren, Maria, Olivia and Rocco Millican; brother, Raymond Horning; sister, Marcy Ruhman; special extended family Mary and Patricia McIntyre, John and Joseph Walsh; many loving nieces, nephews and close friends. Charlie also leaves special friend JoAnn Giles, with whom he had many adventures and much fun. The family will greet friends Monday, May 29 from 4-8 p.m. at Hummel Funeral Home, 3475 Copley Road, Copley, Ohio 44321. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, May 30 at 10 a.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 1676 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Copley, Ohio 44321. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. The family requests that donations be made to the Copley Fire and Rescue, 1540 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd, Copley, Ohio 44321 or the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, Ohio 44307-2234 in lieu of flowers. Charlie left a wish to express his overwhelming gratitude to his business partner, Ray Dean, their remarkable staff, and valued customers that helped make his pharmacy career so enjoyable. 'It has been a great pleasure to serve you all.'