Herman L. Jackson Jr. 1939-2025

Herm was born Feb. 22, 1939, in Union City, Pa., the son of the late Herman L. “Jack” Jackson Sr. and Mary Jane Papsun Jackson. He moved to Orangeville in 1942, then Warren in 1964, eventually settling in Vienna in 1987. Herm graduated from Vernon High School then went on to earn an education degree in science from Kent State University and his master’s degree in education / counseling from Westminster College in Pennsylvania. Later, he attended Youngstown State University and received a National Science Foundation grant to study geology and astronomy at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota.

Herm began his teaching career in the Warren city school system, teaching sixth grade at McKinley Elementary, then science at East Junior High School, where he also coached football and track. He became a guidance counselor at Turner Junior High School and a teacher and counselor for adult education evening programs for the Warren City Schools, retiring in 1997. After retirement, Herm worked as a private practice counselor specializing in children and relationships. His training in counseling and relationships led him to facilitate a divorce recovery group for 17 years.

Herm played varsity basketball, baseball and track while in high school. He enjoyed sports as a participant and as a spectator later in his adult life. His love of nature led him to join the Boy Scouts, where he learned camping, canoeing, hunting and fishing as a youth. He enjoyed many family fishing vacations in Canada. Canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, golfing, tennis, camping and woodworking were activities Herm enjoyed as an adult. His proudest moments include the birth of his sons, Kevin and Craig; being the first in his family to receive undergraduate and graduate degrees; teaching seventh, eighth and ninth grade science at East Junior High School in Warren; helping with the construction of his passive solar home; and establishing a private practice in counseling.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Mrvelj Kropinak of Vienna; whom he married Sept. 4, 2003; sons, Kevin (Michele) Jackson of Twinsburg and Craig (Trisha) Jackson of Westerville; his grandchildren, Katelyn, Meghan, Delaney and Dillon; his brother, Ray Jackson of Farmdale; a niece, Tracey (Charles) Bassett; the mother of his sons, Karen Jackson; cousin Ed’s wife, Carolyn Papsun; and several nieces, nephews and many, many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman L. Sr. and Mary Jane Jackson; cousins, Edward Papsun and Michalena Renshaw; and a nephew, Michael Jackson.

A caring cremation will take place.

Per his wishes, no calling hours or services will be held.

Arrangements were handled by Staton-Borowski Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com.

The family extends its heartfelt thanks to Ohio Living Hospice for their round-the-clock care providing comfort, support and peace of mind during his illness, and to Cortland Healthcare for their compassionate care during his stay.

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