Benjamin Parker Weaver

Benjamin Parker

Weaver

Benjamin Parker Weaver, 84, died Sunday, May 5, 2002, at the Hospice Care Center, after a brief illness, with his loving daughters by his side.

He was born in Youngstown and had been an Akron resident for most of his life. He was employed at B.F. Goodrich Tire & Rubber Co. for over 40 years, retiring in 1979. He also enjoyed his many years as a host at Stow Smorgasbord and loved his years playing Santa at Kaase's restaurant. He was a member of Coventry Crossing Church of Christ, Eagles Aerie 555, the AARP, was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Stad leman Post, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 4th Division during World War II. He was a graduate of North High School where he had excelled as a distance runner. Benny will be remembered for his kind and gentle nature, his love of ball room dancing (Saturday night was not complete without the Lawrence Welk Show), his enjoyment of caring for his immaculate cars, and his sense of humor.

Mr. Weaver was the beloved fa ther and father-in-law of Michele and Frank Nichols, and Pamela and Phillip Clardy, all of Akron; cherished grandfather of Todd (Peggy) Nichols, Tina (Ed) Buehrle, Tamara Nichols (Rich Huffman), Kimberly (Mike) McCarthy, and Ty Nichols; great-grandfather of Alli and Shane Nichols, Victor, Riley, and Maxwell Buehrle, Megan McCarthy, and was eagerly looking forward to the birth of his seventh great-grandchild; special friends, Marge Mostoller and Lilly Kitzmiller; brother, Edward (Anita) Burton of Suffield; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Parker and Emma Caro lyn (Burton) Weaver; brothers, Robert and David; sister, Emma Hower bush; and his ex-wife, Martha Weaver who remained a friend. He will be missed by his daughters, Michele and Pamela, "We love you, Daddy."

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 10 a.m., at the Kucko- Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd., Rev. James Har ding officiating. Interment will be at Rose Hill Burial Park, where military honors will be held. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

(Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz,

330-724-1281.)

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