Russell Willis Hardy, Jr., MD

Russell Hardy, Jr., MD

Obituaries

May 14, 2026

Dr. Russell Willis Hardy Jr., “Russ,” died peacefully surrounded by family on May 1, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born on March 30, 1940 in East Orange, NJ, son of the late Myrtle Ward Hardy and Russell Willis Hardy and brother of the late David Ward Hardy. He was preceded in death by his wife Judy Markus Hardy. He is survived by his two daughters, Jennifer Van Hook (Micah S. Officer), and Caroline Emmet (Robert P. Emmet), and his grandchildren: Charlie Van Hook, Eliza Emmet, Tomas Officer, Samuel Officer, and Greer Emmet.

There will be a private family service to celebrate Russ’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of Russ and Judy Hardy to Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, PO Box 933233, Cleveland, OH 44193.

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Russell Willis Hardy, Jr., MD

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