| Obituary | Ann Elizabeth van Blaricom Falor, 90, widow of William H. Falor, M.D., died at her home in Akron, Ohio, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002.
Mrs. Falor was widely respected for her efforts benefitting medicine, education, and the natural and cultural environment. Born in Salem, Ohio, she was a graduate of the Western Reserve University Bolton School of Nursing. She was recognized for her work as a part of a medical team which demonstrated that the disease pellagra was treat able. She championed education for aspiring nursing and medical students at the University of Akron, Case Western Reserve University, and NEOUCOM. She was active in many civic and cultural organizations, especially emphasizing environmental, historic preservation, and urban beautification. She was a former president of the Akron Garden Club and vice president of Garden Club of America. Among the organizations in which she held board positions were the Akron Community Foundation, Summa Health Systems, Cuyahoga Valley Association, Sumner Home, Hower House, Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Summit County Histori cal Society, and the Ohio Environ mental Council.She was a member of Portage Country Club, Akron Woman's City Club, and the Akron City Club.
She is survived by four children and their spouses, Elizabeth and Larry J. Carducci of Auburn, Calif., William H., M.D., Jr. and Celeste Falor of Monterey Calif., Stephen H. Falor of Columbus, Ohio, and Julia and E. Philip Jones of Greenwich, Conn.; and nine grandchil dren.
A memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 W. Exchange St., Akron, Ohio, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002, with Dr. Clifford J. Hayes officiating. There are no calling hours. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Univer sity of Akron, Ann V.B. Falor Schol arship in Nursing, c/o the Department of Development, Ak ron, Ohio 44325-2603; Akron Gar den Club, c/o Mrs. Douglas A. Bos nik, 2056 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, Ohio 44313; or a charity of your choice. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-4141.)Akron Beacon Journal, September 13, 2002 |
