Harry W. Hyman, 49, well-known Elyria attorney, business man and civic leader, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack at 7 p.m. on November 28, 1958, at his home, 622 North Washington Boulevard, Elyria, Ohio. He was born on December 7, 1909, in Elyria, Ohio, and he lived all of his life in Elyria.

Mr. Hyman graduated from Elyria High School in 1929. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Adelbert College of Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1931 [University is now named Case Western Reserve University.]; and a Bachelor of Laws degree there in 1933, being admitted to the Bar that same year. He was a member of the Lorain County Bar Association.

Mr. Hyman was vice president of the E. Hyman Company. Besides his legal practice with the firm of Hyman & Hyman and his business affiliation, Mr. Hyman was active in the Community Chest of Elyria since 1941. He served as its president in 1955, was general campaign chairman in 1953, and served two three-year terms as a trustee of the Chest.

At the time of his death, Mr. Hyman was a member of the board of trustees of the United Fund of Greater Elyria and of the board of directors of the United Health Foundation.

In 1954, he served as Lorain County chairman for the educational and fund raising drive of the American Cancer Society. He served on the advisory committees of the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, and of the Salvation Army, and was a member of the board of trustees of the Elyria Federation of Jewish Charities.

Mr. Hyman was president of Temple B'Nai Abraham, a member of B'nai Brith, and had held all executive offices, including that of president. He was a member of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce, Elyria Kiwanis Club, and the Elks Club.

Survivors

Wife: Hilda

Daughter: Doris R. Hyman

3 Brothers:

Julius S.

David P., Attorney (age 60)

Maurice M.

Sister: Mrs. Eda Mac Hyman Schwartz of Long Island, New York

Funeral services were held in the Temple with Rabbi Lawrence Montrose officiating. Burial was in the Jewish Cemetery on Route 113. The body was at the Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home.

The family suggested that memorial contributions be made to the favorite cause of the donor.

Elyria Ohio Chronicle-Telegram

November 29, 1958. Front page.

Contributor Cathy, Find a Grave ID 47919735

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Harry W. Hyman was born and reared in Elyria, Ohio. During his adult years, he was active in the community's civic life. His sudden death is a shock to all who knew him.

He was a practicing attorney with a number of business interests. We came to know him best through his association since 1941 with the Elyria Community Chest and later, the United Fund.

He served as president of the Community Chest, as general chairman of a Chest campaign and trustee for several years. When the United Fund of Greater Elyria was organized, he was named a member of the board of trustees. He was also a member of the board of the United Health Foundation.

During the years that he was active in the Community Chest and United Fund, he gave much time and effort to help organize and carry on campaigns to raise funds for Elyria's institutions. He played an outstanding part in several Chest campaigns to help reach the goals. He served on the boards of several of the beneficiaries of the Chest and United Fund. He was active in other organization dedicated to Elyria's social and civic progress.

Our paths crossed many times during the years when we worked together as members of committees in various campaigns. He devoted great energy to getting things done and had capacity as an organizer. He was liberal in his support of the things which he believed to be helpful to the community.

In his death, Elyria has lost a native son who took an active part in many activities as a matter of personal interest and obligation.

Monday, December 1, 1958

Elyria Ohio Chronicle-Telegram

Editorial page - author's name not published. Apparently by newspaper editor?

Contributor Cathy, Find a Grave ID 47919735