Alfred L. Chaney, age 81 of Howland entered into eternal rest on Thursday May 27, 2010 at The Ridge at Shawnee in Lima, OH. Alfred was born in Warren on March 21, 1929 the son of Frank A. & Matty (Brown) Chaney. He had lived in Newton Falls for 72 years before moving to Howland 9 years ago. Alfred was a draftsman with Wean Industries for 23 years retiring in 1982. He became a real estate agent for Century 21, where he worked from 1983-1999, and owned a Century 21 office in Warren prior to its consolidation. Alfred married the love of his life, the former Dorothy E. Winger on February 19, 1954. They were married a wonderful 48 years before her passing on September 2, 2002. Alfred was a U.S. Army veteran from 1951-1952 serving during the Korean War, and continued his service in the Army Reserves until 1956. He was a member of the Newton Falls United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Newton Falls Masonic Lodge #462 since 1963 ,and he was a Newton Falls City Councilman for 8 years. Alfred loved bowling, golfing, and Ohio State Football. Memories of Alfred will be carried on by his two sons, Dr. Michael A. Chaney and his wife Rae of Pittsburgh, PA, and Dr. Patrick A. Chaney and his wife Lisa of Lima, OH and a total of 7 grandchildren, Brent, Grant, Blake, Addison, Katilyn, Morgan, and Lauren. Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dorothy, and two sisters, Mildred Lesniak and Martina Thoney. The family will receive friends at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Tuesday June 1, 2010 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm where a Masonic service will be held at 5:30 pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday June 2, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Newton Falls United Methodist Church. Rev. Gordon Ferguson will be officating the service. Alfred will be laid to rest next to his wife Dorothy at Newton Falls Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330) 872-5440.