Franklin D. Haney

Franklin D. Haney, 78, of Maumee, OH passed away on Friday morning, January 20, 2012. He was born on September 12, 1933 to Josephine and Michael Haney and grew up on Calumet Street in Toledo. Franklin was a 1951 graduate of DeVilbiss H.S., developing many friendships during this time period that lasted his entire life. After graduation, he attended Purdue University as an engineering student where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He served his country for two years in the U.S. Army. He traveled to southern California and married Marcia L. Waite of Toledo. Together, they raised their four children, Michael, Jodi, David, and Matthew in Maumee. A pioneer in the drapery manufacturing business, Franklin opened Custom Drapery. Franklin and Marcia Haney owned Windows, Walls and Wicker, an interior design and retail store in Maumee. Franklin also fulfilled a lifelong dream as owner of Sydneys, a restaurant and lounge in Sylvania. Most recently, Franklin worked for his son Michael at MDH Sales as a controller and helped his son David launch an Internet start up business abebidz.com. Franklin and Marcia separated in 1979, but remained the closest of friends. Later, Franklin met Linda Mattoni. They continued their special friendship for the rest of his life. Franklin was an avid sports fan, enjoying both participating in sport and watching his children and grand children compete. Franklin was also an imaginative inventor with many patents pending. Of all his accomplishments, his role as grandfather Giddo was most cherished. He was preceded in death by Marcia and rejoined with his youngest son, Matthew, his sisters Shirley and Jacqueline, and his parents, Josephine and Michael. Franklin is survived by his three children, Michael Carolyn, Jodi Haney Lisa, David; grandchildren, Kelsey, Matthew, Gabrielle, Michael, and Kiana, Timothy Carpenter Bridgett, Jeremy Carpenter; brother Michael Haney Pam; sister Fadwa Haney Skaff; nephew George Skaff Lori and nieces Cindy Skaff Rob Fredrick and Kathy Skaff. Visitation will take place on Monday January 23, 2012 at the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant St. in Maumee from 2-7 p.m. with a memorial service at 7 p.m. Friends and family are asked to Celebrate Franklins Life thru Jazz at Degage on 301 River Rd. in Maumee, following the service. Memorials may be given to the organization of donors choice. On line condolences may be made at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com