Hugh A. Baumgardner

Kinsman, Ohio - Hugh A. Baumgardner, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2009. He was born on June 7, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Richard D. and Martha A. (McPherson) Baumgardner. Hugh was a 1955 graduate of Andover High School, after which he served in the United States Army from 1955 until 1958 as a Military Police officer in France. He then attended Kent State University and was a 1962 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, at which time he joined the family business. On March 7, 1964 Hugh and Ardean B. Nelson were married. That same year Baumgardner Funeral Homes expanded, so Hugh and his wife Ardean moved to Kinsman and began serving the community. He could be seen daily at either of the funeral home locations in Andover or Kinsman, at the monument shop, or at the Baumgardner Furniture Store formerly located on the square in Andover. Hugh diligently served and comforted the people in the surrounding area for over forty-five years and was a 4th generation funeral director. Hugh was a member of the Kinsman Presbyterian Church for over twenty-five years and for over the last twenty years has attended the Rock of Grace Family Ministries of Kinsman. He was a member and enthusiast of the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club, and of the Mosquito Lake Power Squadron, as well as a founding member and past president of the Kinsman Area Rotary Club. Hugh served on the Kinsman Cemetery Association Board since 1967 and was a member of both the Ohio and National Funeral Director Associations. An avid boater for over forty years, Hugh also enjoyed woodworking, fishing,scuba diving and working with his Farmall M, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends. His legacy is one of service above self, compassion and unique humor. Preceding him in death are his parents. Survivors include his wife of forty-five years, Ardean B. Baumgardner. Three daughters, Kristan A. and husband Howard Hornickel of Washington, Pennsylvania, Pamela E. and husband William R. Toth Jr. of Kinsman, Ohio and Ingrid B. Baumgardner of Kinsman, Ohio; six grandchildren, Kyle, Alexis and Ryan Hornickel and Jacklyn, John William Hugh, and Julia Toth, a brother, Sanford L. and wife Carol Baumgardner of Andover, Ohio, and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 from 1:00pm to3:00pm and 6:00pm and 8:00pm at the Baumgardner Funeral Home, 8569 Main Street, Kinsman, Ohio. Hugh's funeral service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2009 at 11:00am at the funeral home, with Pastor Mark Biel & Rev. Larry Myers officiating. Burial will follow in Kinsman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kinsman Area Rotary Club, P.O. Box 374, Kinsman,OH 44428 or the Rock of Grace Church, 6745 St. Rt. 5, Kinsman,OH 44428. Guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com

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