Harriet E. (Musgrave) Brubaker

BARBERTON -- Harriet E. Brubaker (nee Musgrave) passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at age 89.

She was born September 9, 1920 in Athens, Ohio to Walter E. and Della O. (Black) Musgrave. She graduated from Athens High School in 1938 and from Ohio University in 1942 with a degree in art education. She was recruited by the Babcock and Wilcox Company, Barberton, Ohio, to be a draftsman and dedicated four years of service. There, she met her husband of 66 years, Budd B. Brubaker. She enjoyed art, piano, traveling, bowling, gardening and caring for her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan C. (Robert) Plank; granddaughter, Jill S. Plank; grandson, Todd R. (Jennifer) Plank and great-granddaughter, Hadley Rose Plank; brother, Eldon W. (Del) Musgrave. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Budd B. Brubaker and sister-in-law, Patricia Musgrave.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 29, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Home, 566 W. Park Avenue, Barberton, Ohio 44203. Services will be held Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Jerry Penrod officiating. Entombment at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

BARBERTON -- Budd B. Brubaker passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at age 90.

He was born in Barberton, Ohio on May 14, 1919 to Sylvenis G. and Mildred M. (Snyder) Brubaker. He graduated from Barberton High School in January 1937, president of his class. He had enjoyed planning yearly reunions for his classmates. In his early years, he delivered groceries for Ward and Grace Lightfoot. He joined Babcock and Wilcox Company in 1940 and retired after 42 years of service. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, bowling, wood-working and reading westerns. He was a member of Barberton Lodge #750 F&AM and was a friend to everyone.

He was survived by his wife of 66 years, Harriet E. Brubaker, and is survived by daughter, Susan C. (Robert) Plank; granddaughter, Jill S. Plank; grandson, Todd R. (Jennifer) Plank and great-granddaughter, Hadley Rose Plank; brother, Grant C. (Carol) Brubaker; sister-in-law, Eileen Brubaker. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald S. Brubaker and his sister, Mary Ellen (Everett) Kratzer.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 29, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Avenue, Barberton, Ohio 44203, where Masonic services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Services will be held Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Jerry Penrod officiating. Entombment at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

James C. Sparks "Sparky"

James C. Sparks "Sparky", departed this life January 17, 2010 and awoke in his Heavenly home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Sparky was born May 27, 1942 to Dail and Margaret (Nemer) Sparks. He retired from Aircraft Braking with 35 years service, where he met most of his dearest friends as a painter. He owned "Sparks Auto Sales and Service" , and he always had a love of cars and enjoyed going to auctions. He was known to be truly a Man of his Word, a loyal friend to many, always being the first to reach out to help his family and friends. He was a member of Barberton Masonic Lodge #750 F & AM, Tadmor Shrine, Akron Orioles, Eagles #555 and Barberton Moose.

He was a kind hearted, loving person who always thought of everyone. His grandchildren were his world, and he thoroughly enjoyed spoiling them. He was able to have a wonderful vacation in the mountains of Georgia this past summer with his family, since he has always had a love for the Smokey Mountains and childhood memories there.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 48 years, Patricia (Surgen); daughter, Debra (Ed) Steinbacher; grandson, Tanner; granddaughter, Kennedy, both of which he idolized and who lovingly called him "Pappa".

He also leaves stepson, Frank (Becky) Freshwater and family; his "older" sister, Anita (Ron) Gauthier; "younger" sister, Sandy (David) Davenport, many nieces and nephews. His closest friends, JHH, Rev. John, Jim, Bill, Gary, Elmer, Rusty, Ron and Al. He thought the world of all of you.

Funeral services at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd. Thursday at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Ernie Kemppel officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 P.M. TONIGHT, where Barberton Lodge will conduct Masonic Services at 7:00 P.M. In Lieu of flowers, he wishes for donations to be made to the Shriners Children's Hospitals.

Published in Akron Beacon Journal from January 19 to January 20, 2010