Obituary of Galen Whited

Galen Whited, 81, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his home. He was born in Saxton, Pennsylvania and retired as a self-employed painter. He was a member of the Navy Reserves, Painter's Union Local 841 with 51 years of service where he was also a longtime officer, Adoniram-Joppa Grand Lodge 517 F & AM, Allenside Athletic Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles 555, Army & Navy 250, Firestone Park VFW Post 3383 and American Legion Garfield Memorial Post 566. Mr. Whited was also involved with the East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation. Special thank you to special friend and companion, Billie Hornig and to Summa Hospice at Home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mildred Whited; wife, Lillian; and brothers, David and Jim. He is survived by his children, Sandra (Ronald) Berringer, Pamela (Mark) Murphy, Jeffrey Whited and Donald Whited; grandchildren, Cassandra Berringer and Ron Berringer, Jr.; niece, Julia Elina; and nephew, David Whited. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio 44301 where the family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until time of service. Pastor Josh Deeter officiating. Interment will be private. Donations may be made to Summa Hospice at Home, 525 E. Market St. Akron, Ohio 44304. (Anthony, Akron, 330-724-1281, www.anthonyfh.com)