Richard Kania

RICHARD KANIA Richard Kania, 74, of 625 Old Fort Road, Fairview, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006. Mr. Kania was born in Buffalo, NY, and was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Anna Krystal Kania, by his wife, Nancy Hill Kania, who died June 13, 2006, and by a daughter, Sue Kania Jones. He received his LLB Degree in Law from the University of Buffalo in 1960, and was a member of the New York State Bar. He was a disabled veteran who served in the US Air Force intelligence during the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge in 1954, Mr. Kania practiced law in Buffalo and later became the chief adjudicator of the Buffalo Veterans Administration before retiring in 1974. He served as president of the Town of Clarence Little League. Mr. Kania retired to the Piedmont Area of North Carolina where he regularly attended the Glendon Independent Baptist Church, before moving to Buncombe County last month. He is survived by a daughter, Judy Kinsela of Charlotte; four sons, Rick Kania of Asheville, Lee Kania of Charlottesville, VA, Jay Kania of Weaverville, and Cris Kania of Morganton; grandchildren, Ricky, Kathy, Sharon, Cris, Ken, Elizabeth, Matthew, Jennifer, Sarah, Rachel, Mary, Katie, Jack, Hannah, Sue, Lee, Daniel, Megan and Jacob; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Ann Kania, and two aunts, Dorothy Manka and Mary Dobucki. Funeral services will be private and burial will be beside his wife in Asheville. Memorials may be made to Glendon Independent Baptist Church, 148 Glendon Church Road, Glendon, NC 28732. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting with the arrangements.