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Gene Laney Obituary
Gene E. Laney, age 72, of Kenmore, passed away Feb. 6, 2007.
Mr. Laney was born in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. He was an Army veteran and a member of the Akron Baptist Temple. He was retired from the Alsides Co. with 40 years service and also from the Rondy Corporation.
Mr. Laney was preceded in death by grandchildren, Michelle and Matthew and great-grandchild, Kendal. He is survived by wife of 53 years, Jeanette; son, Rick (Joyce) Laney; daughters, Pam Winkler and Judy (Jeff) Doane, all of Kenmore; brothers, Jack, Ray and Paul, all of Akron; sister, June (Mac) Macaluso of Canton; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd., on Sunday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Michael Freeman officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gene Laney
Tena Marie Laney Thomas
October 24, 2017
I know it's been 10 years. BUT, I wanted to say my good byes to Uncle Gene. I have wonderful childhood memories visiting their home with my parents Paul and Essie Laney. My mother has also passed in 2010. May they RIP.
Melissa Sapper
February 3, 2008
I can't believe it is going to be one year since you left us. I know that you are watching over all of us. We all miss you so much. It's kind of strange, but this guest book seems to keep the family connected. It helps us realize that we are all hurting from losing you. I hope that we find a way to communicate our feelings once this book is gone in a few days. Watch over Jayden on feb. 14 when he has his procedure. Please talk to him and be with him . Grandma says that she feels you with her alot and that you move things around. That me be true or not, but it doesn't matter, I think it helps her get through the days. Keep us safe and strong grandpa and watch over our babies up there. Love you forever.
Joyce
December 20, 2007
Dad, it's Christmas~ and it's the most difficult time without you. Mom has had the "blues" lately. She is really having a hard time coping with the holidays without you~ however, the drama around her keeps her mind off things. So in a way all that "drama" is good for her...Rick and I talk about you often. He misses you very much. He finished the engine swap in Rick's car and thanked you with every turn of every bolt for teaching him how to work on cars. Thanks for guiding him. As you enjoy spending Jesus' birthday with him, watch over all of us~ helping us to cope with your loss during this holiday time.....give my Uncle Tom a hug for me...I miss him so much too....and give my son a big hug and kiss from me. Love you and Miss you....Merry Christmas!
melissa sapper
December 19, 2007
I have been thinking about you alot lately. You have been popping into my head at the strangest times. I miss you so much....Mike bought a car today. Watch over him and help him to stay safe....Love you, kiss my baby girl and big sis for me...
Sarah
December 17, 2007
i dont know how long they will leave this up here. so i wanted to write you and say merry christmas. dont worry we will keep grandma company. i wish you were with us. i love and miss you. Lauren misses you too
Joyce
November 2, 2007
Well Dad it's moving day for Mom. She bought a mobile home trailer out in Portage Lakes....wouldn't you be so happy? living out at the lakes....help us all get through the next few days as we move her and leave your home...she got rid of some things but she packed every last memory....I hope she'll be as happy as she can be. Please guide us and give Rick the strength he needs to do this. Love you & Miss you
Joyce
September 25, 2007
Dad, well today is my Matthew's birthday. I hope you've found each other up there by now, I know it's really crowded but~he's adorable. I'm so jealous that you get to spend today with my baby. But, at the same time I'm very happy that you get to be with him and celebrate this day together. You both are always in my heart and thoughts, but this day, has a very special place in my heart. I will never forget this day way back in 1980. Please give Matthew a big hug and kiss from his Mommy and tell him that I love him with all my heart and I miss him and that I'll be able to be with him someday. Until then Dad, have fun with him and take him fishing...Happy Birthday Matthew Lucas Laney! Mommy loves you.
Chris Doane
September 17, 2007
Grandpa, I miss you so much and wish that everything could be back to how it was. I can't believe how long its been, I love you very much and I am always thinking of you.
Joyce
September 6, 2007
Well I thought I'd give you an update. Mom came through her second caterac surgery with flying colors. She can see and she is soo excited!! She has made a decision about the house and that is a load off of her shoulders. Everyone seems to be doing well....Keep watching over all of us keeping us safe, healthy and as happy as we can be without you here. Love ya
Joyce
August 30, 2007
Dad, where do I begin? It's been a tough week. Sorry I didnt' write sooner. As you know we had a yard sale to clear out the garage..it was really hard on Rick to try to put a price on the things that made you happy. We sold your boat.[sorry] but the guy who bought it is really happy..so hopefully more happy times will come from it...and you can guide him out on the lake.
Mom is having her 2nd eye surgery tomorrow...so please watch over her. She is very excited at the thought of being able to see clearly again..and driving...she really misses driving. ~~ And it was your birthday. This year you got to celebrate with some of your family you haven't seen in a long while...what a celebration you must have had....I hope you had cake! :)
Well, Dad I ask you keep watching over all of us, guiding us and protecting us... we can feel your love. Thanks for helping with Kylie..BTW. Love ya,
melissa sapper
August 30, 2007
It was a tough time for grandma and all of us on your birthday, but we know that you got to celebrate with your grandbabies and family up there. The sale of your stuff is so hard. They marked your place here in this life, but you are forever in our hearts and minds. Look over us from up there grandpa, we sure need your help. Love you always, Melissa
Sarah
August 29, 2007
i am sorry your boat is gone..... i hope you understand. i love you very much, everyone does. miss you.
Joyce
June 14, 2007
Life sure isn't fair.
Well, Mom fell and broke her hip. Surgery went well but now she is in a lot of pain. She will be in rehab for a while to get her strength back up..hopefuly past where it was. Mom's eye got fixed, Mom's hip got fixed, the saturn is getting fixed, the window got fixed, the truck got fixed...the list of what needs fixed is getting shorter and that's a good thing. Please keep watching over us ~~ giving us strength to go on without you.......as this father's day approaches.. the first without you.....God give us strength. Love and Miss you.
Joyce
June 1, 2007
Dad, where do I begin?!! I know you are watching over all of us, so you know what's going on, but I feel I need to share this with you anyways. As you know, Mom is having cataract surgery today...so watch over her and the doctor. She's scared. Then in a few months she'll have the other one done...She misses you so badly. She is trying very hard, but these health issues are hard on her. Be with Judy too as she is struggling with with sooooo many issues right now..And be with Pam. She misses both of you. They will come around, in time. I know you are with Rick...you are giving him the strenth to do it all...but no one can replace you Dad. He misses you soooooooooo much. He is trying so hard, Anyway, just please keep watching over all of us, giving us all strenth and the doctor who is operating on Mom today. I love you.. Oh, I bet you and Junior are having some good conversations!!
your chipmunk
May 31, 2007
i miss you soooooo much. and as im sitting here typing this, im wondering if there are computers/internet in heaven??? maybe they have a connection set up so you can check the guestbook and read your messages. i sure hope so, i hope you are reading these. i love you a whole bunch. so does Lauren. she was so pretty on her first communion wasnt she? I know you were there watching.... we mss you.
Chris Doane
March 21, 2007
Grandpa, it's been about a month and a half and things still don't seem right, grandma is up and down but rick and joyce, sarah, my mom and dad and me and brad have tried our hardest to do everything that we can to help her out and be there for her and always will. I Love You grandpa with all my heart
Amanda Laney Mansell
March 3, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Daughter of Steven Paul Laney.
Judy Doane
February 27, 2007
Dad,
I am being strong, as you always wanted me to be.
Iam doing my best to take of mom.
As a matter of a fact she is calling me now.
Iam going to go next door now.
I love you daddy.
Love always
Judy
Joyce
February 18, 2007
Dad, it's been a week since the family was all together to celebrate your life. Dad please give us strength to go on and to help Mom handle your passing. Please help us to help her. Continue to watch over all of us and give us strength. We love you and miss you.
Cindy Keith
February 18, 2007
Dear Mrs. Laney, Rick, Pam, and Judy:
I am so, so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and dad. I was in the same grade and classes with Pam. Rick was a year or two older and Judy was younger. I came over to your home on Kimball Ct. and had a lot of great times there. When I go by Kimball Ct. I think about your home and all of the fun I had growing up in this neighborhood. I lived on Florida Ave., a stone's throw away from you. Your mom and dad always welcomed me!
Matt Lance
February 11, 2007
To the Laney family, please accept my deepest sympathies during this hard time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and may your memories bring you comfort during these hard times.
Jessie Thomas
February 11, 2007
My condolences to Jeanette and family, as well as Jack, Paul and Ray. From what I've read, Gene was well loved, and that's as it should be. Jessie( Flo Laney) Thomas
pam winkler
February 10, 2007
DAD IT HAS ONLY BEEN A FEW DAYS I MISS SO YOU SO MUCH I CAN HARDLY HANDLE IT.I KNOW YOU ARE AT PEACE,AND I AM HAPPY FOR THAT ,PLEASE TAKE CARE OF MICHELLE,AND KENDALL,AND WE WILL TAKE CARE OF MOM LOVE PAM
melissa and jason sapper
February 10, 2007
grandpa, we will all miss you here, but it was time for you to see your grandbabies in heaven. You are now able to do all the fishing and hunting you want to do. Michelle, Matthew, and Kendall want to fish too. We will watch over grandma and Trixie for you. See you soon. Love you
Tom Davey
February 10, 2007
Rick, Joyce and Family,
Rick, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. I know it's tough right now, so if there's anything I can do for you, just let me know. You know I'll always be here for you, my friend.
Fred & Fay Brouse
February 10, 2007
Rick,Joyce & Family We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your Father,Our thought's and prayer's are with all of you. Fred,Fay & Family
Karen O'Dell-Peel
February 10, 2007
Rick, Joyce & Family:
I know that this is a very difficult time for you and your family. But have comfort in knowing that he is in a better place - free of pain and suffering. Losing a parent is one of the hardest things in life. We never imagined that it would happen to us.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peter ,Ruth, Dominic Macaluso
February 10, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
David Macaluso
February 10, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patti Householder Davis
February 10, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. We lost our father just last month so I understand what you're going through.
Marlene Weigand
February 10, 2007
Sorry to learn of Gene's passing.We lost touch over the years,but I remember family get togethers fondly as well as Aunt Mary and Uncle Joe.Give our condolences to Ray,Paul,Jack and June...Marlene Corbin Weigand, Helen Bevington
Judy Doane
February 10, 2007
Dear Daddy
I will miss you so much.
But I can not be selfesh
and want you here on earth to suffer
anymore.
I will always remember everyting you have ever taught/told me.
You will always be in my heart.
I Love You
Dad
Love.
Judy
Kaye Owen
February 10, 2007
Dear Jeanette and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss; I still have memories of when you lived on Kimball Ct. Please know you are all in my prayers; just remember to hold on to all the good memories.
Kaye (Borden) Owen
Marcia Winkler
February 10, 2007
Grandpa, I still cannot believe that you are gone. Everyday, I wish I could hear you say one more time that you love me and how proud you are of me. I love you so much. I miss you.
THOMAS REED
February 10, 2007
DEAR RICK,,JOYCE,,JAN, SORRY FOR YOU LOSS,WELL KEEP ALL OF YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. SO LONG GENE,GET THOSE ANGELS MOVING,.....
Chris Doane
February 9, 2007
Grandpa I do not have words to describe how i feel, every morning that i wake up i still feel that i can go next door and see you and grandma. I know that you are in a better place but it's hard to accept at the moment, I Love You and will miss you dearly and will never forget the memories that we have.
Sarah Laney
February 9, 2007
Grandpa.... I am going to miss you so much. Everyone keeps telling me that you are in a better place now. That may be true, but it doesnt make me feel any better about you being gone. You were such a great grandpa to all of us...and I love you very much. Lauren is going to miss you, too. She loved going to visit you! You will always be "Grandpa at Trixie's house" to her. We love you and we miss you and we will have you in our hearts forever and ever.
Joyce
February 9, 2007
Rick,Mom, Pam, and Judy: I don't have all the right words to comfort you in the loss of Dad. I know how much you all loved him and I know how hard these past days have been on all of you...I do know that you have the support of your family, friends and memories of Dad to comfort you. I hope you know how much I cared about him and all of you too. I know that he is looking down on us saying "I'm better then I was". I love you all.
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