OBIT: Faye Aldona (HOPERT) ALEMAN, 1997, native of Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by John C. Oester. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ ALEMAN Faye Aldona Hopert Aleman, 76, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, 1997, in the home that she lovingly shared with her husband of 47 years. She was born in Glen Savage, Pa., on Sept. 25, 1920, and graduated from Somerset High School. Faye made a lifelong commitment to the Akron community in which she worked, raising a family and dedicating herself to her church and the selfless care of others. During World War II, Faye came to Akron to help manufacture blimps and fighter planes. During summers, she returned to Pennsylvaina to help with her family's farm. After the war, she relocated to Akron and became a secretary in the advertising department at Firestone. She left Firestone in 1951 to raise her family and devote her life to beloved activities such as Daughters of the American Revolution and Williard United Church of Christ, of which she was a member for 28 years and regularly sang in the choir. Because of her church devotion and service, she was once fittingly named Williard's "Woman of the Year." Never one to retire, she also worked for 20 years at American Printing and, for nearly 13 years up until her death, volunteered daily at a Senior Citizen Lunch Program, Faye is survived by her husband, Ramon; son and daughter-in-law, Dallas and Nancy, and grandchildren Natalie and Alexander; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Mindy, and grandchildren Hunter and Troy; daughter and son-in-law Carla (Kears) and Joseph and grandchildren Kimberly and Kate, brother and sister-in-law Lee and Lorene Hoppert of Fairhope. Also survived by her beloved paretns, Carrie Detter Hoppert and Fred Hoppert, and sister, Betty Lou Hoppert Maust. "Aunt Faye" will be remembered for her boundless energy, her down-to-earth demeanor and goodness that made it as joy to know her and be inspired by her deeds. She never thought of herself, but only of others in pain or in need. Deaner Funeral Home, Rev. Russell Kessler officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to William United Church of Christ, 742 Johnson St., Akron, Ohio 44306. Daily American Jan 21, 1997 [A0146]