Anna Nervo

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Anna Karras Nervo 85 was peacefully called to the Lord on December 1 2004.  A native of Akron Anna spent the last four years in Athens Tennessee near her daughter and son-in-law.During World War II Anna worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber as a secretary where she also helped make life rafts for the American troops.  She left Goodyear to become a mother and homemaker and returned to work in the company's freight accounting department years later. A woman of strong Catholic faith Anna was a lifelong member of the Annunciation Catholic Church.  Known for the sweetness and generosity of her soul Anna was also a deeply devoted and adoring mother and grandmother.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Albert Nervo; parents George and Julia Karras; brother George Karras Jr.;  sister Julia ''Jay'' Karras Goldsmith; and special friend Jack Nichols. Anna is survived by a loving and devoted daughter Barbara ''Joey'' Nervo Bever and son-in-law Robert Bever both of Englewood Tennessee; dear granddaughters Gina Bever of Chattanooga Tennessee and Stephanie Bever of Nashville Tennessee; sister Lillian Podrosky; brother Edward James Karras; aunt Anna ''Cet'' Osco; and numerous nieces nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday December 6 2004 at the Annunciation Catholic Church 87 Broad St. Family and friends may call at Hummel Funeral Home 500 E. Exchange St. on Sunday December 5 2004 from 2 to 6 pm.  Anna will be laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron.  In lieu of other remembrances donations may be made to the Annunciation Catholic Church 87 Broad St. Akron OH 44305; The Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1700 Chicago IL 60601-7633; or The Christian Foundation for Children and Aging One Elmwood Ave. Kansas City KS 66103.