Calvin Joseph Konya PhD

June 23, 1943 - November 28, 2021

Facebook

visitation

Burr Funeral Home

116 South Street

Chardon, Ohio 44024

440-285-2182 |

Saturday 12/4, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

service

The Church of St. Mary-Chardon

401 North Street

Chardon, OH 44024

Monday 12/6, 10:00 am

cemetery

Huntsburg Township Cemetery

Monday 12/6

Calvin Joseph Konya, PhD, age 78, of Hartsgrove Twp., died November 28, 2021 at Hillcrest Hospital. He was born June 23, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to Calvin and Irene (nee: Bartko) Konya.

Dr. Konya began his accomplished career in Mining Engineering receiving his Bachelors in Mining Engineering from the Missouri School of Mines, followed by Masters in Mining Engineering from the Missouri School of Mines, Masters in Engineering Management from the Missouri School of Mine and his PhD in Mining Engineering from the University of Missouri – Rolla. He was a Lifetime Member of the National Academy of Sciences; Recipient of Honorary Doctorate from Miskolc University; Retired Professor from West Virginia University – Mining Engineering; Retired Endowed Professor and Department Chair from the Ohio State University- Mining Engineering; Founder, First Executive Director, and First President of the International Society of Explosive Engineers; Founder and President of Intercontinental Development Inc. Over the years, he authored of over 150 books, papers, and publications in blast engineering, many of which were translated into 10+ different languages around the world.

Survived by his wife of 50 years, Eva (nee: Janosfy); children, Judy (Jim) Petrucci of Kirtland, Eva Konya of Rock Creek, Anthony Konya of Montville Twp., and Ashley Konya of Montville Twp.; and grandson, Triston Sefcik. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, OH. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, December 6, 2021 at St. Mary Church, 401 North Street, Chardon, OH, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The service will be live streamed and is available on our website to view or go to https://youtu.be/4L2RIbcUDNY . Burial will follow at Huntsburg Township Cemetery.

Arrangements by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

Burr Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Debra Dueitt

David Spencer

Ron Gilbert

Khatantumur.G

Enkhbold

Frank Camodeca

baterdene

Slobodan and Brana Lukovic

Andrea Javor

Light a candle

Flowers & Gifts

Arrangements starting at $35

Burr Funeral Home

116 South Street

Chardon, Ohio 44024

440-285-2182 | Map

Saturday 12/4, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Send Flowers & Gifts

The Church of St. Mary-Chardon

401 North Street

Chardon, OH 44024

Map

Monday 12/6, 10:00 am

Send Flowers & Gifts

Huntsburg Township Cemetery

Monday 12/6

Send Flowers & Gifts

Calvin Joseph Konya, PhD, age 78, of Hartsgrove Twp., died November 28, 2021 at Hillcrest Hospital. He was born June 23, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to Calvin and Irene (nee: Bartko) Konya. Dr. Konya began his accomplished career in Mining Engineering receiving his Bachelors in Mining Engineering from the Missouri School of Mines, followed byContinue Reading

See Condolences

To say I was shocked and sadden by the news about Calvin would not be enough or the right words. I have known Calvin for a long time, like forty years but our encounters were mostly classes, conferences, and occasional emails. I am sad for the loss of Calvin personally, to his profession, and especially to his family and friends. Thank you, Lord, for Calvin’s time on earth and for having my path cross his and prayers to the family and friends who lost the most, but thankful for all the time all of us had to spend with him.

Dear Eva and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Cal. My prayers are with you at this very difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Roberta(Bobbie) Horvath A friend of Adrienne.

Deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Dr. Konya. His contributions to the engineering community are enormous and he has been not only a pioneer of analyzing the science of explosives but has been a great asset and teacher of hundreds of those who will now follow in his considerable footsteps - certainly not the least of whom is Tony.

I thought very highly of Cal. I had taken a blasting class of his. We collaborated on many projects together. Cal was always the professional, gently correcting misconceptions and encouraging both discussion and new approaches. The Blasting industry will sorely miss Cal. All of his family could take solace in the fact that Cal conducted his professional vocation with dignity, humility, thoughtful development, and mentorship. My best to Cal's family in remembrance of Cal.

Dr. Calvin Konya was my teacher and research advisor when I was a student at West Virginia University, Morgantown, and the Ohio State University, Columbus. He was a very intelligent, engaging, and respected professor. He cared so much about student success that he would spend several evenings teaching and mentoring students. Calvin was a very dynamic, transformative, and visionary leader with a track record of innovation and entrepreneurship. He developed some of the most widely-used techniques in rock fragmentation by blasting. He was a great motivator, and I owe a lot of my academic success to his generosity and friendship. I pray that God will grant Dr. Calvin Konya’s family strength to endure their loss. May his soul rest in peace.

My prayers for the family. He must have been a wonderful man, I know he raised a wonderful daughter, Eva. I'm so sorry for your loss.

The world has lost a great blasting educator. Cal was instrumental in developing the earliest version of our State of Ohio blaster certification program and provided invaluable staff training and guidance to the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources' Division of Reclamation in the late 70's and early 80's. During the next four decades he presented insightful presentations on blast design fundamentals at numerous blasting conferences in the region, whenever he could fit them into his globe-trotting consulting business. I'm glad to have known Cal throughout my long career as a blasting regulator. We had many opportunities to discuss blast design problems and special studies. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family, and I wish Tony all the best in his young career as he takes the reigns of the consulting business his father spent a lifetime developing.

Cal was one of the best and will not be forgotten. I admired watching him use his wisdom to play his cards in the perfect order.

Calvin was a great man and teacher. He was always willing to share his time, patients, knowledge, and a story or two, to better others around him. I feel blessed to have gotten to know him and will not soon forget his teachings and friendship. My heart goes out to his family all those who were near and dear to him.

Calvin helped educate me in my life. A priceless mentor who made a difference. His life’s calling continues. God bless.

You are irreplaceable and treasured in our hearts forever, thank you for your every guide to us, rest in peace

He was a good man and our team enjoyed working with him.

In memory of Calvin Joseph Konya PhD, Frank Camodeca lit a candle

In memory of Calvin Joseph Konya PhD, baterdene lit a candle

In memory of our dear friend Dr Calvin Konya✝️

In memory of Calvin Joseph Konya PhD, Andrea Javor lit a candle