Bruce Kaufman Jr. "Pogi"

Bruce Kaufman Jr. “Pogi”, age 71, passed away on May 11, 2022. Born in Texas, he lived in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Ellet High School. Bruce retired from K.O. after 40 plus years’ service. He was a member of Mogadore Moose and his hobbies included, hunting, fishing, golfing, and bowling. Bruce is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Kaufman. He is survived by his son, Jason (Brooke) Kaufman; daughter, Danielle (Don) LaMancusa; grandchildren, Robert Schutte, James King, Bryson Kaufman, and Jake Kaufman; father, Bruce Kaufman Sr.; brothers, Brian Kaufman, Brad (Tiffany) Kaufman; and sister, Mary Ellen Hampton; special recognition to Debbie Kaufman and Katie Graham. Friends and family will be received Wednesday, May 18th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Akron (Ellet), Ohio 44312. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Northlawn Memorial Gardens, 4724 State Rd., Peninsula, Ohio 44264. Memorials may be made to the family c/o Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, Akron, Ohio. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com