Herbert U. Carney, age 88, Columbiana, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Maxine on February 19, 2012 at Hospice of the Valley. He fought a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Myeloma. He was born September 6, 1923, in Red House, West Virginia, the youngest of five children of Charles and Mary (Bailey) Carney. Mr. Carney is survived by son David (Jeanne) Carney, daughter Mary Susan (Jay) Olmstead; grandsons Doug Olmstead, Dan (Alaina) Olmstead; granddaughter Shana (Justin) Beeson; five great grandchildren, Zachary,Rachel,Nicholas,Katie, and Jakob; and brother Herman Carney of West Virginia. Herbert had a deep love for his wife Maxine of 60 years who preceded him in death on June 26, 2002. Also deceased in addition to his parents, brothers Dick Carney, Jerry Carney, and sister Wilma Mallet. Herb earned his private pilots license becoming a proficient pilot and member of the Airplane Owners and Pilots Association. He and Maxine flew throughout the United States and Canada in their private plane. They also duplicated their air travels on land by RV including crossing the Arctic Circle, following the Oregon Trail, Natchez Trace, and spending winters in McAllen, TX. At their winter residence, Herb was known for his mechanical abilities to help other travelers with RV maintenance. At their home in Columbiana, he was known for his uniquely designed flowerbeds. He retired in 1985 after 33 years as a long distance driver for Roadway Express and an active member of Teamsters Local #24, Akron, OH. During his employment he earned a prestigious award for driving over three million miles accident free. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Salem, Retired Teamsters Fellowship Club of Akron, and a 25 year member of Parkview Rebekah Lodge #719, Canfield. He was recently recognized as a 65 year member of the Putnam Odd Fellow Lodge #85 of Poca, WV. Herb and Maxine raised their two children Dave and Sue in Berlin Center and moved to Columbiana upon retirement. Pa Pa leaves to his grandchildren and his great grandchildren his legacy of love of family, honesty, and hardwork. The family thanks the medical physicians and Hospice of the Valley for their outstanding attention and care. The Rev. Connie Sassanella of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Salem, will officiate at a private interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of the Valley, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514. Seederly-Mong and Beck funeral home is handling the arrangements.