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The Beacon Journal www.Ohio.com Thursday, November 4, 1999, Page 5 Joshua Michael Hart Robert Eddie Langford Arbutus Esther Perry Charles J. Savage Charles J. Savage, 79, a lifetime resident of Akron, passed away Nov. Arbutus Esther Perry, 75, died Nov. 3, 1999.

Bom in Fayetteville, W. she Death Notices Joshua Michael Hart, 22, passed away Nov. 3, 1999. Funeral announcements later. (Hopkins Lawver Mogadore, 733-6271.

2, 1999, after a long 1 He attended St. Mary's School, graduated from St. lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was a( homemaker, and loved flowers and gardening. I Ida C.

Weakland Ida C. Weakland, 92, passed away Oct. 31, 1999. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, 10:30 a.m., at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2603 Benton Akron.

Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd. (Route 91), Akron, from 5 to 8 p.m. TODAY. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of St.

Dominic Retirement Fund at Our Lady of the Elms, or the charity of one's choice. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.) 'X: Mary's High School Class of '38, and was employed at the Portage Machine Co. for many years, retiring in 1990. He was a i Continued from previous page 1 Nancy Fletcher Nancy Fletcher, 81, passed away Nov. 1, 1999, at Valley View Nursing Home.

Funeral services Friday, 1 p.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Akron, with Dr. Charles F. Billington officiating. Burial at Hillside Preceded in I rz lifetime member of St. Mary's cnurcn and the death by husband, i Elmer Sterling Per- ry, she is survived "'i by sons and daughters-in-law, DqiiI onH Pnrnl tin niiftrim Holy Name Society, and belonged 1 tn vannii; snrial Robert Eddie Langford, 74, of Windsor Nursing Home, died Thursday at the Youngstown Osteopathic Hospital.

Mr. Langford, who was known as Eddie, was bom March 16, 1925, in Montgomery, a son of Washington and Juanita Millhouse Langford, and came to Ohio at an early age. A Navy veteran, he retired as a painter for Master Painting and Sheeting, and was a member of Early Morning C.O.G.I.C. Church. He leaves his wife, the former Lula M.

Williams of Akron; sons, Eddie R. and Michael Langford of Akron, and Anthony Adkins Langford of Cincinnati; daughters, Mrs. Olivia Taylor and Mrs. Donnelle McNary of Akron; brothers, Millhouse Langford of Los Angeles, Herman Langford of Gary, and Raymond Langford of Montgomery; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Small and Dorothy F. Miles of Montgomery, Margaret L.

Davis and Ruth Pegus of Brooklyn, N.Y.; 18 grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren. A brother, Henry Langford; and a sister, Sallie Langford, preceded him in death. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Myron N. Howard Funeral Home, Youngstown, Ohio.

organizations and several golf leagues. He Beulah Hicks Beulah Hicks, 62, passed awaj Nov. 2, 1999, at Wyant Woods LLC, after a long Illness. Bom in Rome, she had lived in this community for over 50 years. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church and involved in activities at Wyant Woods.

She is survived by husband, Jeff Hicks; son, Calvin D. Hicks daughter, Barbara Chillous; mother, Naomi Whatley, all of Akron; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; brothers, James (Elsie) Whatley of Copley, Henry (Martha) Whatley of Dover, and Dan Copeland of Norfolk, sister, Eunice Rodgers; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Stewart Calhoun Funeral Home, Rev. Purvis Chavis officiating.

Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 10 a.m. until time of services. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 414 W. Cedar St.

(Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543.) served in the Army in World War II and participated in the Normandy In- Margaret West Margaret West, 74, passed away Nov. 3, 1999, at her residence. Margaret was bom July 26, 1925, Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to service time Friday, beginning at 12 noon. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.) Reita M.

Fulton Reita M. Fulton, of Hudson, died Oct. 29, 1999. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Bath United Church of Christ at 2 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 5, with the Revs. Greg Turner and Mark Frey officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 p.m. until time of service, and in Whitesville, Va.

I 1 David M. and Nancy, Darrell and Beth; sons, Michael Earl and Kevin 10 grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren; sister. Frances (Marvin) Compton; and brothers, Jennings and Herbert Bryant. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Billow LAKES Chapel, 472 W.

Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. (Route 619), with Rev. John Freedland officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home TODAY, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Akron 44333. (Billow LAKES Chapel, 867-4141,) Billijo Marshall Pyle Billijo Marshall Pyle, 51, died Sunday, Oct 31, 1999, at her home. Billijo was bom in Salem, Ohio, on She is survived by her husband, Billy H. West; children, Danny Jo McGhee, Billy H. West II, Jay P.

West, and Tina M. West; grandchil dren, Candee Buchina, Daniel J. West, Amanda M. vasion and the battles of Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe. He is survived by Claudia Savage; daughters, Pamela (Robert) Nelson of Sugar Land, Texas, Valerie (David) Slaght of Silver Lake, Rebecca (Chad) Mueller of Appleton, Susan (Dan) Tubbs of Hudson, and Lauren (Christopher) Hanson of Jamestown, N.Y.; sons, Donald (Julia) of Alva, and Thomas (Dena) of Canal Fulton; 11 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial Mass will be offered at SL Mary's Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello Carr Funeral Home, 811 Grant from 4 to 8 p.m.

Friday. The family suggests memorials to St. Mary's Church. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello Carr, Grant Street, 253-8121.) Chester Ray Stevens Chester Stevens, 38, went home to be with the Lord on Oct 31, 1999, at his residence. NOV.

25, 1947,, the eldest of five children born to John W. Marshall' May, Billy H. West III, and Samantha E. Chapman; great-grandchildren, Justin L. Buchina and Steven Buchina; mother, Mertie Michael; brother, Mickey Michael; sisters, Leotha Boles and Janet Lou Billips.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m, Thursday at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton where services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment at White Haven Cemetery, at the convenience of the family. (NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 784-3334.) A.

and Meita Marshall. She demonstrated an early aptitude for art and drama. BJ, as she was affectionately called by friends and family, graduated with at a reception following the service. The family suggests memorials to the Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, or the Bath United Church of Christ. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello Carr, Fairlawn Chapel, 253-8121.) Dorothy E.

Glomb BARBERTON Dorothy E. Glomb, 93, passed away Nov. 3, 1999. She was bom May 31, 1906, to Neal and Jean Egbert. She was a member of Moore Memorial United Methodist Church in Barberton for some 85 years, was an avid cake baker, and loved her flowers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Glomb; parents; brother, Owen Egbert; son, Donald E. Glomb; and son-in-law, Ralph W. Hola-day. She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn Holaday, Margaret Richmond, and Jeanette Glomb, her faithful caregiver; grandchildren, Ruth Ann (Don) Looker, Mark (Kathleen) Holaday, Kathy Holaday, Suzanne (Larry) Cordner, Robert (Sandy) Richmond, David Richmond; great-grandchildren, Erin, Bradley, Katelyn, Danielle; and great-great-grandchild, Kalli Ann.

Friends may call at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Interment at Lockwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Vitas Health Care, 1132 W. Kemper Cincinnati, 45240.

(Bacher, 644-0Q24.) Maude K. Martin SEVILLE Maude K. Martin; 98, died Nov. 2, 1999, at Meadowview Care Center. Bom in Snyder County, she was a resident of Medina County for 73 years.

She was a homemaker, and a member of May Chapter 217 Order of Eastern Star in Seville, Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Seville Day Center. She was preceded In death by husband, Jesse Martin, in 1965. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Mar-lin (Linda) Martin; grandsons and wives, Brent (Liz) Martin, Aaron (Su-sanne) Martin, all of Seville; greatgrandchildren, Joseph, Hannah, and Benjamine Martin. Visiting hours and Eastern Star services 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Funeral services at 11 a.m. Friday at the Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church on Acme Road in Seville. Pastor Gerald Keller will officiate. Burial at Jerusalem Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9282 Acme Seville 44273.

(ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 1-330-769-3427.) Kathleen J. Higl BARBERTON Kathleen J. Higl, 72, passed away Nov. 1, 1999, at Barber-ton Citizens Hospital. Funeral services will be TODAY, 9:30 a.m., at the Hahn-Hostetler Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Fr. Richard Burchell, celebrant. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

(Hahn-Hostetler, 825-2467.) Ruth Marie Holland (Raubenstraw) STOW Ruth M. Holland, 72, died Saturday, Oct 30, 1999, at home with her family. Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. TODAY, at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello Carr Funeral Home in Stow. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 10 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church.

Interment at Ashland County Memorial Park in Ashland, Ohio. Memorials may be made to the Holy Family Capital Campaign. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello Carr, Stow Chapel, 680-3866.) Funeral service 1 will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Garry Roy Woods "Woodie" Garry Roy Woods "Woodie" died from complications following a liver transplant, on Oct. 29, 1999, at the Stewart Calhoun Funeral Home, with Rev.

Willie Stevens officiat ing. Interment at I Mt. Peace Ceme tery. Friends may' age of 56. He was born and lived in Akron, Ohio, except for the last 10 years, when he resided can at tne chapel from 1 to 2 p.m.

Prnrptsinn uill in Pittsburgh, Pa Betty M. Miihlbach Woodie, a musi form and condolences may be sent to 840 Orlando Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chester Stevens Childrens Trust, co Akron Police Dept. Credit Union, 217 S. High Akron, Ohio 44308.

(Stewart Miihlbach, 74, cian for 25 years, STOW Betty M. died Oct. 31. 1999. was lead singer Willie Hudson Willie Hudson, 63, passed away Oct.

31, 1999, at Hospice Care Center, after a short illness. and Diaved bass guitar for bands A Calhoun, 535-1543.) The Counter Friends may call at the McGowan-Reid Santos Funeral Home, at Third Street, one block north of Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. (McGowan-Reid Santos, 928-1313.) Bom in Boiling, he had lived in this community since 1952. He was a U.S.

honors from Leetonia High School in 1965. She attended Oberlin College and majored in history, graduating with a B.A. in 1969. She later earned a Master of Arts in teaching from Oberlin. In June 1975, Billijo married Andrew Pyle and eventually moved to Clinton, Ohio, where they made their home.

Barbara Jane Pyle was bom in June 1976, and Charlie Jacob Pyle in August 1979. She was a loving and devoted mother and person. Billijo worked as a substitute teacher certified in history and studio art. She was a lifelong artist and always had an entuhusiastic, passionate, and creative spirit. She developed a reputation as a local artist specializing in portraits and landscapes.

She was a compassionate crusader who worked for social justice. Billijo enjoyed exercising, and frequently ran 5- and 10K races, including the Bolder Boulder. BJ was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 40 and continued to fight the illness and its limitations. Billijo is survived by her daughter, Barbara Jane Pyle of Clinton; son, Charlie Jacob Pyle of Akron; husband, H. Andrew Pyle of Clinton, mother, Meita Marshall of Akron; her brothers, Grantly Reed Marshall of Munich, Germany, and Wendell Phillips Marshall of Ravenna; sister, Kate MacQueen Marshall of Boulder, and Johnny Julia Marshall of Portland, Ore.

A memorial service celebrating BJ's life will be held atthe Unitarian Universalis! Church of Kent, 228 Gougler Kent (phone number 673-4247), at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4. Viewing hours will be held at the Stewart Calhoun Chapel on Friday, Nov. 5, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to your local safehouse for battered women. (Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543.) Victor Riley Air Force veteran, and was employed by House of La-Rose for 20 years. He was a former chauffeur for the Albrecht family. Ralph Sylvester Ralph Sylvester, 75, of Akron, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999.

Mass of Christian Burial will be TODAY, 10 a.m., at St. Martha's Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home Care. (Hennessy-Bag-noli, AKRON, 376-4251.) Richard J.

Thomas Sr. Richard J. Thomas 55, of Kent, Ohio, was the beloved husband of Madelyn (nee Gross); loving father of Richard J. Jr. and George both of points," "Travelin Sunshine," and "Rasin' Cane." He was preceded in death by son, Brandon; mother and father.

He leaves children, Lisa Woods of Virginia, Vicki Bowsher of Barberton, Shawna Woods of California, and Garry Woods of Pittsburgh, three grandchildren, one great-grandson; also his uncle and aunt, Frank and Ruth Andrews; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. A memorial service will be held Nov. 6, 1999, at 1 p.m., at Hillside Memorial Park Chapel, 1025 Canton Akron. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in his name. May his soul find gentle rest in God's embrace, now and forever.

We pray. He is survived by his son, Willie James Palm; daughter, Mary Jane Palm; mother, Flora M. Hudson, all of Akron; sisters, Voncile (Johnnie) Bates of, Copley and Floral M. Hudson of Ak- ron; special friend, Grace (Tompkins, Dickson) Millen Grace Millen, our cherished mother and grandmother, passed away Oct 30, 1999, at Heather Knoll Care Center. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m.

Friday at Redmon Funeral Home, 3633 Dar-row Stow, where Pastor Alvin Boehlke will conduct services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Interment at Lakewood Cemetery. NO FLOWERS, PLEASE. Memorials may be made to Hope U.

M. Church Preschool, 2650 Cory Akron 44314; Heather Knoll Residents Council, 1134 North Tallmadge 44278; Alzheimer's Association, 1815 W. Market Suite 301, Akron 44313; or to the donor's favorite charity, (REDMON, STOW, 688-6631.) i Janice Palm: niec- es, nephews, cousins, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. TODAY at Stewart Calhoun Funeral Home, Pastor John Hosea officiating.

Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from noon to 1 p.m. Procession iwill form and condolences may be sent to 879 National Akron 44314. (Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543.) FUNERAL HONES Katherine Muchay Katherine Muchay, 73, died Nov. 2, 1999.

Bom in Akron, she was a graduate Catherine Krai Catherine Krai, 92, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, at her home, after a of Garfield High, School, and had brief illness. She was bom in Sear- ifht. and had been an WS CMC; NORTHEAST OHIO GOLDEN KULE, AKRON 500 Exchange St 253-6126 COPLEYFAIRLAWN 3475 Copley Rd 666-1138 Akron resident since 1921. Victor Riley passed away Nov.

3, 1999. Announcements later. (Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543.) Joe Salser Joe R. Salser, 77, of North Canton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon. He was retired from the Firestone Rubber Co.

He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Ray Bealer of Hart-ville; sons, Rodney of Cuyahoga Falls, Ronald of Akron; grandchildren, Paula Cummings of Lebanon, Scott Bealer of Canton, Laura Shaw, Greg Bealer of Hartville, Bonnie and Joe Salser of Akron; great-grandchildren, Harley and Ryan Cummings, and Kayla Shaw; sisters, Ellen Casta and Gladys Melrose. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 12 noon, with Pastor Herbert Games officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at Booth Funeral Home in Greentown. She was a member of St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Slovak Catholic Sokol Wreath 43, Jedonota Branch 553, and the lived in Tallmadge for most of her life.

She was retired from grocery with 37 years service, and attended the First Baptist Church of Tallmadge for manv vears. 'O If vXtl 1 Mason Park Senior Citizens. Duane C. Gray, Jr. Duane C.

Gray, 75 years, of Copley, died Tuesday at Lorantffy Care Center. Bom in Oakmont, Duane was a resident of Copley most of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty. He is survived by his daughters, Jane DeHart and Claire Pera; and five grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at The Hummel Funeral Home, 3475 Copley Road.

Interment at Copley Cemetery. Visitation will be held at The Hummel Funeral Home on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Akron Blind Center, 325 E. Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44304. (Hummel CopleyFairlawn, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 666-1138.) Oliver Cecil Greathouse Oliver Cecil Greathouse passed away in Bronx, N.Y.

Announcements forthcoming. (Turner Rhoden, 724-1201.) Catherine E. Haines Catherine E. Haines, 76, went home to be with her Lord on Nov. 2, 1999, after a courageous battle with kidney disease.

An area resident most of her life, she was a charter member of Milheim Baptist Church. In her early years, Catherine was a cashier and manager at Kroger's. She managed the Housewares department for Esco Distributing, and later was manager for Un-nea's Candy Cake Supply. She was a leader and advisor for the 4-H Loyal Maidens Club for many years. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; and brother, David Buhite, she will be sadly missed by her children, Carol Ann Grayshock, Beverly Kubitza Shay, and Donald Haines; brother, Don Buhite; sister, Florence Durkey; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a host of special relatives and friends, and dear friends at Green and East Akron Dialysis Centers and William Pressler Towers.

The family will receive friends Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Hecker Funeral Home in Uniontown, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Chuck Wetzel officiating. Interment at Uniontown Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service, 3358 Ridge-wood Akron 44333. (Hecker, 699-2600.) Fonda "Opal" Hankey Fonda "Opal" Hankey, 82, of Randolph, died Wednesday at Longmead-ow Care Center, following a declining period of health.

Born Dec. 8, 1916, in West Virginia, she was the daughter of Robert and Florence Hudson. She spent most of her life in the Portage County area, wintering in Treasure Island, Fla. Mrs. Hankey had retired from General Motors Parts Division in Jacksonville, Fla.

She was a member of the Park Street Baptist Church in St. Petersburg, she had attended the Randolph United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Randolph Ladies Cemetery Association. As a young girl, she played piano for the Rootstown United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Alan McCalister. Survivors include her husband, Eugene; sons, Larry McCalister of Virginia, Robert McCalister of Washington; stepsons, Larry Hankey of Texas, David Hankey of Florida; many grandchildren; special niece, Pauline Monin of West Virginia.

Friends will be received at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., where services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m., with Pastor Bob Amey officiating. Burial will take place at the Homeland Cemetery in Rootstown. (WOOD-KORTRIGHT, RAVENNA, Mrs, Krai was preceded in death Prorprlpri jn by her husband, Edward, in 1995; brother, Joseph Seliga; Kent; dearest grandfather of Giovanni Paul Trovato; dear son of the late George and Gertrude Thomas; brother of George, James of Cuyahoga Falls, Gerard, Judy Reiser and Alan of Hudson. Friends will be received at the St. John Funeral Home, 923 Broadway Ave.

(one mile west of Broadway Exit I-271), Bedford, Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, Nov. 6, at St, Mary Church in Bedford, at 9:30 a.m. Cremation will follow. The family suggests contributions to the Hospice of your choice or the American Cancer Society, Joyce Evelyn Thompson WADSWORTH Joyce Evelyn Thompson, 65, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov.

1, 1999, at Wadsworth-Rjttman Hospital, after a long illness. She helped with the mail and wrote the newsletter at Rittman Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Miss Thompson is survived by sister, Doris (Degroot) Wheeland of Wads-worth; brothers, Merwin and Keith Thompson, both of Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews. Millions of people knew and loved her, Memorial services Friday, 7 p.m., at Grace Truth Tabernacle, 157 Wads-worth Wadsworth. Pastor Wayne LaFollette officiating.

Inurnment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions to help defray expenses would be appre- CI3td (Milliard Mullaney, 334-1501.) Ruth Audrey Troup (nee Merriman Ruth Audrey Troup (nee Merriman), 82, of Huntsburg Township, died Nov. 2, 1999, in Burton Village. She was born April 14, 1917, in Youngstown, and was a resident for over eight years, previously in Chardon Village, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls. She married William Edward Troup Jr.

in Youngstown on Aug. 1, 1940; he preceded her in death in September 1986. She was a homemaker. She is survived by son, T. William Troup of Chardon Village; nephew, Dan Lamb of Austintown; nieces, Deborah Hayden of Akron and Sherry Creighton of North Jackson Township.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Sharp and Mamie (nee Hood) Merriman; five sisters, one brother, and one niece. Mary Krall and Ann Padik. and is survived by her daughters i cnnc.in-lau Path- V. (Booth, 499-7234.) Lincoln Smith Lincoln Smith, 80, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 3, 1999, after a short illness.

death by her husband, Samuel, in 1997, Mrs. Muchay is survived by her son, David Wayne Muchay of Akron; daughter, Katherine Sue Carpenter of Kent; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce Ann and Kenneth Stuart of Cuyahoga Falls; six grandchildren, two great-granddaughters; brother and sister-in-law, John and Dottie Andrisky of Akron; sisters-in-law, Martha Locke of Cuyahoga Falls and Ruth Gilson of Tallmadge. Services will be held at 11 a.m. FRIDAY at the Billow TALLMADGE Chapel, 17 Southwest with Pastor David D. Henry officiating.

Interment at Tallmadge Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. THURSDAY. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Tallmadge, 848 Southeast Tallmadge 44278. (Billow TALLMADGE Chapel, 867-4141.) He served as a 1 sergeant in the U.S.

Army during World War II in the 45th Infantry Divi sion, and retired from Consolidated 1 1 Freightways iau. ne was a member of the UVIW 111 IUTT WUUI erine and John Coropolis of Rochester Heights, and Dorothy and Arthur Collier of Alexandria, son, Richard of Akron; sister, Elizabeth Scott of Clearwater, grandchildren, Frances (Brian) David, Joan (Randall Rainviile, Anita (John) Oidt-man, Caren Coropolis, Richardand Karla Krai, Lt. Andrew Collier, U.S.N., and Capt. Timothy (Carol) Collier; great-grandchildren, Nicole and Alexander Davis, Joseph', Andrew, and Rachel Rainviile, Jessica and Catherine Oidtman, and Kathleen and Michael Collier. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 9:30 a.m., at the Funeral Home; and at 10 a.m.

at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Donations may be made to St.

John the Baptist Catholic Church. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.) 6.09 American Legion and V.F.W., and attended Lake1 Ruby M. Oshaben STOW Ruby M. Oshaben, 87, formerly of Willowick, died Nov. 2, 1999.

Funeral announcements later. (REDMON STOW 688-6631.) Annual Yield Based On 6.0 Our Annual Rate Paid Monthly or at Maturity Minimum investment of $5,000 with additional multiples of $1,000. Fair Finance Subordinated Anna Bible Church. He was known to many as the "Lawn Mower Man," and will be sadly missed by family and friends. He was preceded in death by Kathleen Smith, his loving wife of 42 years.

He is survived by sons, Thomas Smith (Jane) of Wadsworth; Melvin D. Smith of Houston, Texas; daughter, Judith K. (Rick) Isley of Akron; grandchildren, Brian and Angie Smith, and Kyle Isley; brothers, Dan Smith and Chuck Smith; sisters, Ethel Austin, Delia Lemmon, Audrey Payne, Arlis Murrel, and Alma Tonkin. He was also preceded by brother, Chet Smith; and sisters, Harriet Ellis, Margaret Mays, Marian Leffel, Doris Blair, and Wilma Saffels. Friends may call TODAY, 7 to 9 p.m., at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N.

Canton where services will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, with Dr. Steve Eremich officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. (NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 784-3334.) investment lertiticates are available through offering circular to Ohio residents CARD OF THANKS Take 3 moment to thank those who helped and supported you during your loss.

Place a Card of Thanks jn the Beacon Journal. Call M- Walker at 996-3333. only. William B. Poe William B.

Poe, 87, a lifelong resident of Akron, died Oct. 31, 1999, Services will be held TODAY, Nov. 4, at 12 noon, at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 Miller with Dr. Clifford J. Hayes officiating.

Private interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. The family will meet friends at the funeral home two hours before the service. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation-International, 8615 Roswell Atlanta, Ga. 30350, or your favorite charity. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.) FAIR I FINANCE Funeral services Saturday, Nov.

6, 1999, at 2 p.m at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St. (500 feet south of the square), Chardon Village, with Pastor Jim Gear of Christ Presbyterian Church in Chesterland. Burial at North-lawn Cemetery in Cuyahoga Falls. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7861 Crile Concord, Ohio 44077; or Alzheimer's Association, Cleveland Chapter, 12200 Fairhill Rdd, Cleveland 44120. Arrangements handled by the Burr Funeral Home in Chardon Village.

(Burr, 1-440-285-2182.) Akron Home Office 815 E. Market St. 376-8171 1753 State Falls Tri frwinhs Pmrt nLamA Other locations in Wooster Medina trntr 1 $rs trt.