Carol Raines, worked for short time as copy girl

Carol (CJ) Raines, 73, passed away on July 2, 2008.

She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 1, 1934. She was so named because she was considered her mother's Christmas Carol. She was the third daughter of eight children born to Jack and Mary DeLuca. Carol grew up in North Hill, attended St Martha grade school, and worked in her family's popular Italian restaurant, DeLuca's Bismark. Carol graduated from North High School in 1953. She then worked briefly as a copy girl and the Akron Beacon Journal. She graduated from the University of Akron with an Associates Degree in Community and Technical Services. Carol retired from the University of Akron Accounts Receivable Dept. in 1993 with 20 years of service. She cherished many things in life including music, dance, books, and movies but most important of these was her Catholic faith.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Carl "Jack" and Mary Elizabeth DeLuca and her grandson, Brian Joseph Moore. Carol was the loving and devoted mother to sons, William T. and Daniel R. Raines; and daughters, Mary T. (Moore) Thompson, Elizabeth A. and Joan M. Raines; and precious grandchildren, Katherine E., Benjamin A. and Madeline T. Moore. She is also survived by her adoring brothers, Thomas and William (Barb) DeLuca; and sisters, Betty Jane (Pat) McShane, Grace (Nick) Spada, Frances (Joe) Gedraitis, Kathleen (Rudy) Backer and Victoria Bravo; most of who still reside in the Akron area. Carol was a "favorite aunt" to 38 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. Her family's loss will be shared by many life long friends. She will be forever remembered for her beautiful blue eyes, warm smile and loving heart.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. Martha Church, 300 East Tallmadge Ave., Akron. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Friends will be received 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hennessy Funeral Home, 552 N. Main St., (corner of York and Main St.), Akron.
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH,Sunday, July 6, 2008, page B9, col. 3]