Condolences to the family of Tom Stark

Tom Stark, a Cincinnati State founder and lifelong educator, died July 28, 2021.

Tom served as a College administrator for many years, first as Dean of the Math/Physical Sciences Division and then as Dean of the Humanities & Sciences Division until 1992.

After stepping down as Dean, Tom continued as a full-time Physics professor until his retirement in 1997.

Tom was the recipient of the House/Bruckmann Faculty Excellence Award in 1993.

Tom’s passion for teaching made a difference for countless numbers of students, and inspired the colleagues he worked with throughout his career at Cincinnati State.

After his retirement, Tom continued to support the College in numerous ways, including regularly attending College events (virtual as well as in-person) and joining fundraising initiatives focused on co-op and workforce development.

Tom’s wife, Annie, is a retired Cincinnati State staff member and a graduate of the College. All four of Tom and Annie’s daughters are also Cincinnati State graduates.

• A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Clare Church, 1443 Cedar Ave., Cincinnati, 45224, on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 10:30 a.m. Visitation and celebration will follow immediately after Mass at St. Clare.
   
• Messages of condolence may be shared at the Frederick Funeral Home website.
   
• Memorial contributions may be made to the Tom Stark Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
• To contribute to the scholarship fund, select the fund from the drop down menu on the “Donate” page (link above) or mail a check to the College Advancement Office with the fund name in the check memo.