Obituary of Clarence Coleman

Clarence (Dewey) Coleman, 69, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011 after a short illness. He was born in Akron and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He was employed by Sharon Manufacturing Company and was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Mr. Coleman was an avid golfer and was known in his golf league as "The Rake." He also enjoyed working in his yard and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by sister, Geraldine; and brother, Robert. He is survived by his wife, Paulette; daughter and son-in-law, Victoria L. and Jeffrey Bode; brother, James (Sheila) Coleman of Missouri; sister, Dorthajean (Edward) Meckler of South Carolina; sister-in-law, Helen Dorton; brother-in-law, James Dorton; and nieces and nephews and their children. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. (Anthony Funeral Homes, 330-724-1281, www.anthonyfh.com)