Albert A. Sebok's Obituary
Dr. Albert Sebok graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy. While attending ONU, he was involved with the Kappa Psi fraternity. A Cleveland native, Al joined Standard Drug as a store manager after graduation in 1953. In 1961, Revco acquired Standard, and Sebok began his rise in store operations, which culminated with his appointment in 1971 as a senior vice president for store operations of Revco DrugStores Inc. Because of his leadership, Revco became the largest discount drug chain in American with over 2,000 stores. For more than 50 years, Al has maintained a relationship with the Raabe College of Pharmacy and Ohio Northern. He served as an original member of ONU’s Pharmacy Advisory Board and was the founder and instructor of the college’s Contemporary Pharmacy Practice class. He has held numerous positions in the pharmacy industry at the international, national, state and local levels. He has served on college advisory boards at the University of Texas, the University of Florida, Samford University, the University of Toledo and Ohio Northern. Al was honored in 1991 with the NACDS Pratt Award, which recognized his leadership in chain drug pharmacy. In 1988, Ohio Northern honored him with an honorary doctorate in pharmacy. Albert passed away November 3, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Janet. Loving father of Sue Navy(Dave) and Albert F. Sebok. Brother of Vera Barnick. Brother-in-law of Eleanor Foster. Adored grandfather of Leighann and Lori Johnson, Matt and Hilary Navy. Uncle to Sharon Foster, Jim Barnick, and Barbara Ben-Ezra. VISITATION THURSDAY 4-8PM at JARDINE FUNERAL HOME, 15822 PEARL RD, STRONGSVILLE. Funeral Service SATURDAY 11AM at Jardine’s. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ohio Northern University, School of Pharmacy, Sebok Scholarship Fund, 529 S. Main St., Ada, OH 45810. www.jardinefh.com
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