Donald Carpenter

Donald L. Carpenter 81 of Akron passed away peacefully on Thursday September 29 2011. Donald was born on January 16 1930 in Akron to the late Raymond and Thelma (Brubaker) Carpenter. He served as a MP in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean War and was stationed in Fort Monroe VA. Don retired as a Lieutenant from the Akron Fire Department after 33 years of service. After retirement he was the Ice Cream Maker at Mary Coyle. He was a member of St. Vincent Catholic Church and A.C.T.O.R. Donald leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years Sandy children David Don (Carol) Doug (Elsy) Dennis (Mindy) Jennifer (Michael) Trecaso Jeffrey (Cathy) Jim (Wendy) Joe (Chelsea) as well as 25 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren sisters-in-law Maryanne Hollander Wendi Kellaris and brother-in-law John Kellaris and their families. A Memorial Mass will be held on October 8 2011 at 9 AM at St. Vincent Catholic Church 164 W. Market St. Akron 44303. Friends may call at the Hummel Funeral Home 500 E. Exchange St. on Friday from 4-7 PM. Private interment in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. The family requests no flowers and that donations may be made to a charity of your choice.