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Donald Willener Obituary

BARBERTON -- Donald J. Willener, 82, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at Hospice Care Center.

A resident of Barberton for 60 years, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, retired as owner/ operator of Olson Sheet Metal, and was a member of American Legion 473 Copley.

Preceded in death by brothers, Harry Jr. and Paul, he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Irene; daughters, Linda (Edwin) Pinnick of Barberton, Beverly (Kenneth) Babcock of Norton; grandsons, Michael (Kim) Bailey, Matthew (Jennifer) Bailey, Brian Babcock, Greg Babcock; great-grandsons, Nicholas and Alex; brothers, Richard (Margaret), Jerry (Gladys); sisters, Mary (George) Walker, Patricia (Jerry) Sponseller; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday, 10 a.m., at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home with Rev. Emery Laszlo officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery, where military graveside services will be conducted by American Legion 473 along with VFW Post 7971. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Legion 473, P.O. Box 4091, Copley, Ohio 44321.

(Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 330 745-3161.)

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2005.

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Pat Sponseller

November 19, 2005

REST IN PEACE



Our sympathy to your family. From your sister Pat & family.

Ethel & Andy Santora

November 19, 2005

Irene & Family, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time

TERRI LEPORIS

November 18, 2005

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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