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COLUMBIANA, Ohio - Herbert U. Carney, 88, went home on Feb. 19, 2012, at Hospice of the
Valley.
He fought a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Myeloma.
He was born Sept. 6, 1923, in Red House, West Virginia,(Putnam County) the youngest of
five children of Charles and Mary (Bailey) Carney.
Mr. Carney is survived by son David (Jeanne) Carney; daughter Mary Susan (Jay) Olmstead;
grandsons Doug Olmstead and Dan (Alaina) Olmstead; granddaughter Shana (Justin) Beeson;
five great-grandchildren, Zachary, Rachel, Nicholas, Katie, and Jakob; and brother Herman
Carney of West Virginia.
Herbert had a deep love for his wife of 60 years, Maxine, who preceded him in death on
June 26, 2002. Also deceased in addition to his parents, were brothers Dick Carney and
Jerry Carney; and sister Wilma Mallet.
Herb earned his private pilot's license, becoming a proficient pilot and member of the
Airplane Owners and Pilots Association. He and Maxine flew throughout the United States
and Canada in their private plane. They also duplicated their air travels on land by RV
including crossing the Arctic Circle, following the Oregon Trail, Natchez Trace, and
spending winters in McAllen, Texas.
At their winter residence, At their home in Columbiana, Ohio he was known for his uniquely
designed flowerbeds.
He retired in 1985, after 33 years as a long-distance driver for Roadway Express and an
active member of Teamsters Union Local No. 24, Akron, Ohio.
During his employment, he earned a prestigious award for driving over three million miles
accident free.
He was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Salem, Retired Teamsters Fellowship
Club of Akron, and a 25-year member of Parkview Rebekah Lodge No. 719, Canfield, Ohio.
He was recently recognized as a 65-year member of the Putnam Odd Fellow Lodge No. 85 of
Poca, W.Va.
Herb and Maxine raised their two children, Dave and Sue, in Berlin Center, Ohio and moved
to Columbiana upon retirement. Pa Pa leaves to his grandchildren and his
great-grandchildren his legacy of love of family, honesty, and hard work.
The family thanks the medical physicians and Hospice of the Valley for their outstanding
attention and care.
The Rev. Connie Sassanella of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Salem, Ohio will officiate
at a private interment at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of the Valley, 9803 Sharrott
Road, Poland, OHIO 44514.
The Seederly-Mong and Beck Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Friends may visit
www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to view this obituary, sign the guest
register or send private condolences online.
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