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'3f The Beacon Journal Wednesday, April 13, 1994, Page D5 Mary "Sis" Flowers (nee Seaver) Mary L. "Sis" Flowers (nee Seaver), 67, of Akron, passed away Monday, Evangelist Ira Dean (Campbell, Rhasiatry) Smith Evangelist Ira Dean (Campbell, Rhasiatry) Smith went home to be Death Notices April 11, 1994. An area resident all of Tim L. Lambright Tim L. Lambright, 39, died April 10, 1994.

Funeral service TODAY, 11 a.m., at the Campfield-Hickman Funeral Home, Rev. Paul George officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. (Campfield-Hickman, 745-3161.) George S. May George S.

May, 80, of Magnolia, passed away Monday afternoon in Aultman Hospital after an extended illness. He was bom in East Sparta, a son her life, she was employed as a unit clerk at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital and with the Lord on Saturday, April 9, 1994. Born in Weir-ton, W. she continued from previous page Kathy Ann Butler Kathy Ann Butler passed away April 9, 1994 at Metro Hospital in Cleve Frank J. Nichter Frank J.

Nichter, 98, of Akron, died April 10, 1994 at the Village of St. Edward. Mr. Nichter was born in Austria-Hungary and was a resident of Akron since 1913. He worked at the General Tire Rubber Co.

for 43 years, retiring in 1960. He was a member of the German-American Club and St. Bernard Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his wife, Anna, and grandson, Robert, he is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Richard Schanz of Del Ray Beach, son, Frank Jr. of Cuyahoga Falls; and grandsons, Richard and Paul Nichter.

Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 10 a.m., at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hummel Funeral Home, 500 E. Exchange Wednesday morning from 9 until time of service.

(Hummel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 253-6126.) 1 I 9 i land after a long i lived in the Akron community for 46 years. A member of the First Apos tolic Faith Church, Willie Lee Johnson Willie Lee Johnson died April 9, 1994. Funeral announcements later. (Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543.) Jane Koger Jane Koger, 69, passed away April 10, 1994. Funeral service TONIGHT, 8 p.m., at the Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home, 760 E.

Market Rev. Howard D. Powell officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home TODAY from 5 to 8 p.m.; South Akron Eagles 2238 will conduct a service TONIGHT at 7 p.m. (Eckard-Baldwin, 535-7141.) Elizabeth Koma Elizabeth Koma, 88, died Sunday, April 10, 1994, at Akron General Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held TODAY, 11 a.m., at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.) John J. Kovach John J.

Kovach, 77, died Tuesday, April 12. Arrangements announced later. (Dunn-Quigley-Ciriello Carr, Akron Grant Street, 253-8121.) Evangelist Smith fellowshiped, sang in the choir. illness: Born in Akron, she was a member of Holiness Church of Christ. She Is survived by her mother, Agnes Harrison; stepfather, Alfred Harrison; father, Henry (Bertha) Butler, all of Ak IS i Annie Outley Harold Franklin Lanier CUYAHOGA FALLS Harold Franklin Lanier, 74, passed away April 10, served as a member of the Missionary Guild, and attended Bible School.

In addition to conducting prayer meetings, she faithfully directed annual tent revivals in her very own neighborhood. While rearing eight children, Ira Dean served 14 years as a crossing guard for students attending Portage Path and St. Sebastian schools. She later served as a driver with the Metro Regional Transit Authority for a period of five years, until her passing. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward Smith, Ira Dean is survived by her eight loving children: Joanne (James) Ingram, Joyce Maria Campbell, Judith (Richard) Green, Jill M.

Smith, Ingrid "Niecy" Smith, Christopher (Marta) Campbell, Chico A. Rhasiatry and Robert (Valerie) Rhasiatry; aunt, Sara (Eddie) Mixon; sisters, Mamie (Oliver) Fayton, Alberta (Robert) Clement and Hattie Jean Rackley; brothers, Pastor Willie B. (Anna) Campbell and Bobby Rackley; brother-in-law, Elmer Smith; sisters-in-law, Rosemary (Clifford) Moore and Stella (Jimmy) Hatfield; 15 grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Ira Dean will be dearly missed by all of us. Funeral service will be held at 8 p.m.

Friday at the First Apostolic Faith Church, Elder Samuel Hampton officiating. Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 943 Amelia Ave.

(Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543.) James J. (Skinny) Walker James J. (Skinny) Walker was bom April 3, 1924 in Akron to the late 1994. He was born in Kansas, earned his master's degree from Kansas State University, and was at Ohio State working on a doctorate when World War II started. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and commissioned as radar officer serv ing in the Pacific ron; brothers, John (Magie) Butler of Flint, Anthony (Liz) Butler and Henry L.

(Kim) Butler; sisters, Arnetta (James) Hill and Carol Butler (Henry Davis), all of Akron, Louise (Vincent) Allen of Jackson, a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Friends may call Thursday, 7 to 8 p.m., at Sommerville Funeral Chapel, with funeral services immediately following, Elder James Welch officiating. Interment at Glendale. Condolences may be sent to 262 Wildwood. (Marco Sommerville, 836-2725.) Clyde 0.

Chatelain Clyde 0. Chatelain, 64, passed away April 11, 1994, after a very long illness. He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Akron; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Pam of Wadsworth; son, Cary of Cuyahoga Falls; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and John Frisbee of Hudson; daughter, Cheryl Hupp of Akron; aunt, Helen Chatelain of Akron; and eight grandchildren. There will be no calling hours or services. Cremation has taken place.

Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Summit County. (Adams, 535-9186.) Your Golden Rule Funeral Home Norman Choate Norman Choate, 39, of 402 N. 18th Cambridge, Ohio, died April 9, 1994. He was bom Dec. 31, 1954 in Akron, a son of James Clayton Choate and Clara Jean Choate (Wicks).

He was employed at Long Branch Restaurant for nine years. In addition to his parents, he is survived by wife, Karen (Casteel) Choate; brothers, Bill Choate of Akron, John Choate of Miami, Mike Choate of Okeechobee, Jimmy Choate of Canal Fulton, Johnny Choate of Cambridge; stepbrother, Jeff Stone of Warren; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service TODAY, 11 a.m., at Scott Funeral Home in Cambridge, Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Interment at Northwood Cemetery in Cambridge.

Ruth Ellen Cocklin TALLMADGE Ruth Ellen Cocklin, 71, passed away April 11, 1994 at Theater. He received a commandant's commendation medal for technical achievement and was assigned to the Navy Department as officer in charge of Annie Outley passed away April 12, 1994. Funeral announcements later. (Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543.) John L. Peffer John L.

Peffer, 85, of Akron, died April 11, 1994. There will be no calling hours. Memorial Mass Thursday, 10 a.m., at St. Paul's Catholic Church. The family suggests that memorials be made to St.

Paul's School Endowment Fund. (Dunn-Quigley-Ciriello Carr, Akron Grant Street, 253-8121.) Donald W. Schembechler Donald W. Schembechler, 80, of Massillon, formerly of Canal Fulton, died Tuesday, April 12, at Timken Mercy in Canton. He was born in Clinton and had been a life resident of the Canal Fulton area.

He retired in 1976 from the Ohio Edison Co. after over 30 years of service. He was a life member of Ss. Philip James Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society, Canal Fulton Lions Club, and the Ohio Edison Men's Club. Preceded in death by parents, Andrew and Mary Schembechler, sisters, Gertrude Hardgrove and Helen Glos-sen, grandson, Robert Nesitz and great-granddaughters, Andrea Sweitz-ger and Amber Ries, he is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pauline daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Francis Rothermel of Massillon; son and daughter-in-law, Butch and Anna Schembechler of Canal Fulton; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Hammer of Canal Fulton; and special thanks to Margaret Lawless.

Mass of the Christian Burial Friday, 11:30 a.m., at Ss. Philip James Catholic Church, Fr. Daniel Kulesa officiating. Burial at the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Swigart Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., with Rosary Thursday at 8:45 p.m.

(Swigart, Canal Fulton, 854-2356.) Henry and Estelle Walker. He was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Walker, and 6ister, Betty Calhoun. James entered into eternity on April 10, 1994 at the of the late Lester and Lillie Belle Himes May, and was a life resident of the Canton area. He retired in December, 1976, after over 25 years service, from The Norton Company in Mineral City, formerly Federal Refractories and U.S. Stoneware, where he was plant manager.

He was a member of East Sparta United Methodist Church and a former 62-year member of Sandyville United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary M. May, with whom he celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on Feb. 23; sons and daughters-in-law, George and Diane May, and Donald and Dixie May, all of Magnolia; grandchildren, Mrs.

Jeff (Terri) Pearson of Schaumburg, David and Christine May of Magnolia, Mrs. Kevin (Jenifer) Bidlingmaier of E. Sparta, and Mrs. Mark (Julie) Bland of Magnolia; and five great-grandchildren. Service will be conducted Friday, 11 a.m.

at East Sparta United Methodist Church, with Rev. 0. Bruce Hitchcock and Rev. Elden A. Smith officiating.

Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery in Sandyville. Friends may call Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gordon Funeral Home in East Sparta and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Contributions in Mr.

May's memory may be made to either Sandyville United Methodist Church or East Sparta United Methodist Church. (Gordon, 866-9271.) Takouhe Menesian STOW Takouhe Menesian, 88, passed away April 12, 1994 at Akron City Hospital. Funeral arrangements announced later. (Hillegas, TALLMADGE, 633-1098.) Jennie Fox Moss Jennie Fox Moss, 86, died Monday, April 11, 1994. She was bom in Steubenville, Ohio, and lived in Akron since she was a child.

She was a school teacher for the Akron Public School System for many years. Mrs. Moss was preceded in death by husband, Jack, sister, Amelia Fox, and brother, Dr. Edwin Harry Fox. She was the devoted mother and mother-in-law of and Donald C.

and Dena S. Moss of New York, N.Y.; dear grandmother John Moss. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery, Rabbi David Horowitz officiating. The family requests no visitation.

In lieu of other remembrances, donations may be made to Temple Israel, 133 Merriman Akron 44303. (Gordon, 836-7989.) Forrest L. Mummey NORTON Forrest Mummey, 88, died April 11, 1994 at Little Forest Medical Center in Akron. Funeral service Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Campfield-Hickman Funeral Home, Rev. Brian Seders officiating.

Burial at Fairview Cemetery in Morgan County. Visitation TONIGHT, 7 to 9, where Eastern Star service will be conducted at 7 p.m., and a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. (Campfield-Hickman, 745-3161.) John E. Palmstrom John E. Palmstrom, age 38, passed away Monday, April 11, of complications from AIDS.

He was the loving son of David and Jane Palmstrom of Ravenna; dear brother of Linda (Doug) Palmstrom, Margaret (Sam) Tussing, Mary and Nancy Palmstrom. Memorial service will be at First Congregational Church of Ravenna, 266 South Chestnut 2 p.m. Thursday, April 14. Memorials may be forwarded to Health Issues Task Force, 2250 Euclid Cleveland, Ohio 44115 or to American Foundation for AIDS Research, P.O. Box 96635, Washington D.C.

20077-7095. (BUSCH Family Chapels, 741-7700.) Anna M. Riedinger (nee Wise) RANDOLPH TWP. Anna M. Riedinger (nee Wise), 94, died April 10, was a member of Park United Methodist Church and Fernleaf Chapter 42 O.E.S.

She is survived by son, David Smith of Akron; daughter, Carole Kolnik of Mt. Airy, granddughters, Lisa Bjerre-Wilson and Rachel Smith; grandson, Matthew Bjerre; stepdaughter, Phyllis Flowers of Canton; stepsons, Gilbert Flowers of Cambridge and Robert Flowers of Canton; brother, Dale Seaver of Manchester, Ohio. Friends may call from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. TODAY at the Schlup-Pucak Funeral Chapel, Kenmore Boulevard at Eighth Street, where funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Revs.

N. James Greenawalt and Stanley Partridge officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Fernleaf Chapter will hold an Eastern Star service at 6:30 TONIGHT. (Schlup-Pucak, 745-3131.) Walter Hall Sr.

Walter Hall Sr. died April 12, 1994. Arrangements to be announced. (Marco Sommerville, 836-2725.) Mrs. Edna M.

Hardy CHICAGO, III. Mrs. Edna M. Hardy passed away Friday, April 8, in Chicago, III. Cards, flowers or condolences may be sent in care of her daughter, Mary E.

Sarrono, 1913 S. Trumbull, Chicago, III. 60623. House of Branch Funeral Home in Chicago in charge. Isabelle Hartman Isabelle Hartman, 78, died April 10.

Funeral announcements later. (McGo-wan-Reid Santos, 928-1313.) George A. Hofus MOGADORE George A. Hofus, 81, passed away April 11, 1994. He was born in Lake Milton, Ohio, and lived most of his life in Mogadore.

Mr. Hofus retired from the Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. in 1975 after 35 years service. He is survived by wife, Helen; daughter, Sherry Hofus of Hartville; son and daughter-in-law, James and Nancy Hofus of Uniontown; granddaughters, Jennifer and Christine; brother, Forder (Marjorie) Hofus; and sisters, Kathryn Forney and Thelma (Edward) DeZee, all of Lake Milton. Funeral service Thursday, 1 p.m., at the Hopkins Lawver MOGADORE Funeral Home, 34 S.

Cleveland with Dr. Eugene Higgins officiating. Burial at Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 TONIGHT. The family suggests memorials to the American Lung Association.

(Hopkins Lawver, MOGADORE, 733-6271.) Patricia J. Holland Patricia J. Holland, 61, died suddenly Monday, April 11, 1994. She was born in Akron and had lived here all of her life. She was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church and was employed by Sears at Chapel Hill.

She is survived by husband, Charlie; sons, Kevin C. (Geni), Gary A. (De-nise), Charles E. (Mellonie) and James all of Akron; daughters, Karen S. of South Carolina and Rebecca L.

of Akron; brother, Robert L. May of Akron; sisters, Nora Acker and Mary Hutchinson, both of Akron, Marilyn Ward of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Jennifer, Kevin, Brianne, Steven, Karie, Daniel and Jessica. Funeral service will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, 2406 Ardwell Rev. David Frees officiating. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

The family will receive friends TODAY from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. WATERLOO where a church elder service will be held at 6:45 p.m. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.) Benjamin Hedley Jacka Benjamin Hedley Jacka, 96, of Fairlawn, passed away April 10, 1994. Calling hours 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

TODAY at the Dunn-Quigley-Ciriello Carr Fairlawn Chapel, 39 S. Miller where funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday. Entombment at Rose Hill Mausoleum. (Dunn-Quigley-Ciriello Carr, Fairlawn Chapel, 867-7306.) Emma E.

Moss Jordan" Emma E. Moss Jordan, 74, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, age of 70. James retired from Goodyear Tire Rubber in 1988 after 42 years of service. He was a member nf thf Rnnrivear Marine Corps Fire Control Radar Engineering and Procurement. He became the national chairman of the Research and Engineering Committee of the National Security Industrial Association.

He retired as vice president of Engineering Research in 1985 from Goodyear Aerospace with 37 years service. A resident of Akron and Cuyahoga Falls since 1949, he was a member of the North Hill United Methodist Church, was a life member of the I.E.E.E., North Hill Community Care Center Board, the Eskimo Dinner Club, was adjunct professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and a member of the Engineering Advisory Council at the University of Akron. He is survived by wife, Anna sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Linda of Decatur, Gary and Ruth of Tallmadge, Eric and Barbara of Kent; grandchildren, Lee, Luke, Lisa and Ron Mettler, Lance and ThiAnna, Andy, Amanda and Philip. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday at North Hill United Methodist Church, 749 Blaine Akron, Dr.

Rosa Clements and Dr. Hoover Rupert officiating. Interment at Crown Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 936 N. Main Akron, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday. Those desiring may make memorial contributions in his name to North Hill United Methodist Church. (Hen-nessy-Bagnoli, AKRON, 376-4251.) Social Civic Club, Goodyear 5 ft U.R.W. Local 2, onH Maui Unna V7 anu lien 1 iuc Baptist Church. A.

Ray Sharpless James leaves, to adjust to his absence, daughter, Cynthia White; sons, James Ron Walker, Roy Walker, Charles Lewis (Mittie) Walker and Edward (Jessie) Walker, all of Akron, and Henry Walker of Sandusky; sister, Martha (Johnny) Tillman of Akron; devoted and dear friend, Bar Akron General I Medical center. 15 A. Ray Sharpless, 67, passed away Mrs. Cocklin was born in Canton and lived in Akron before mov- ing to Tallmadge in 1955. She had been a tutor for 10 years with the Akron Board of Education.

She was a member of L.j! tjimaiiiji April 12, 1994. Bom in Akron, he was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He retired from the Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. in 1982 with over 37 years service. Mr.

Sharpless was an active member of Local 2, be lUMippijlll MIM 17 1 Darel Lee Darel Lee passed away April 12, 1994. Funeral announcements later. (Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543.) Ivan Sam Lemon Ivan Sam Lemon, 67, of Atwater, died Tuesday at Akron General Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was bom April 28, 1927 in Flatwoods, W. the son of William E.

and Fannie (Henderson) Lemon. Mr. Lemon had retired as the co-owner of Carry-Out of Atwater. He was previously employed with American Steel Foundries of Alliance. Survivors include his sons, Ivan Lee Lemon of Texas and Willliam D.

Lemon of Indiana; daughters, Ruth Ann Weese of West Virginia and Karen S. Savage of Atwater; 11 grandchildren, two great-granddaughters, six step-grandchildren, two stepgreat-grand-children; sisters, Jane Keller of Columbus and Marie Six of West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Lemon, on May 23, 1992. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Atwater Chapel, where service will be at 11 a.m.

Friday. Interment will be at the Atwater Cemetery. (Wood-Kortright, Atwater, 325-1041.) Charles Joseph Litton CUYAHOGA FALLS Charles Joseph Litton, 55, died April 12. the Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the 82nd Airborne Division Association. She is survived by husband, Dale; daughters and sons-in-law, Marsha Hixon of Tallmadge, Pamela and Mark T.

Stavole of Vermilion, Charlene and Roger Barton of Calimesa, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; mother, Mrs. Ethel M. Dalrymple of Tallmadge; half-sister, Iris Moor of North Canton. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 1994, at Hillegas Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Tallmadge, Rev.

Terence Lucarelli officiating. Interment at Tallmadge Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home TODAY from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Hillegas, TALLMADGE, 633-1098.) Julie H. Cunningham Julie H.

Cunningham, 62, of Akron, passed away April 11. Funeral services at the Kentucky Avenue Church of God, 1316 Kentucky Thursday, 11 a.m., with Pastor Ray Hylton officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore TODAY, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Prentice, 753-7721.) Ola Dallas Ola Dallas passed away April 11, 1994.

Funeral announcements later. (Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543.) lone J. Davis lone J. Davis, 75, went home to be with the Lord on March 30, 1994 after 1994. She was born in Randolph Township on Nov.

27, 1899 and lived in Randolph all of 1994 at St. s.J&m her life. Mrs. Riedinger was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a charter member bara Elkins; granddaughters, Stephanie White, Jema Walker and Summer Walker; great-grandson, Jaylen White; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 12 noon Thursday at New Hope Baptist Church, Rev. Benny Williams officiating. Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the church Thursday from 11 to 12 noon.

Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 629 Gridley Ave. (Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543.) Verona Wheeler BARBERTON Verona Wheeler, 84, died April 9, 1994. She was a charter member of Southwest Church of Christ and retired from ARA Food Services at the Bab-cock Wilcox cafeteria. Preceded in death by husband, Herschel, she is survived by daughter, Phyllis Bowls of Anaheim, son, Fred Wheeler of Honolulu, Hawaii; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; brother, Blaine Thomas; and sister, Wilma Louden. Funeral service Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Southwest Church of Christ, Christopher Williams officiating.

Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation TODAY, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Campfield-Hickman Funeral Home. (Campfield-Hickman, 745-3161.) Haskell Wilder BRIMFIELDTALLMADGE Haskell Wilder, 72, passed away April 10, 1994. He was born in Hillsboro, and lived most of his life in the greater Akron area. He retired as division manager in 1986 from Oakite Products, Inc.

with 30 years service, served in the U.S. Air Corps during World War II, was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. He served as past president of the Holy Name Society. He was treasurer of the Just Cricket Condominium Association, where he resided, was an avid woodworker and golfer, a member of the Tallmadge Council of and had served as past treasurer. He was a member of the Fourth Degree of C.

He was a graduate of South High School in 1939 and the University of Akron in 1953, and formerly worked at the B.F. Goodrich Co. He was the devoted and loving husband for 52 years of Eleanor, and is survived by daughter, Lynn Keegan of Atlanta, son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Carole Ann of Farming-ton, Hills, sister, Edwena Zurschmit of Canal Fulton; brother, Ernest of Cincinnati; grandchildren, Colleen, Jonathan and Courtney Keegan, Michelle, Duane, Andrew and Eric Wilder. Mass of the Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Victory Church.

Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hennes-sy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 339 Southwest Tallmadge, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. TODAY; of Rosary at 8 p.m. TONIGHT. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Lady of Victory Church or the Oncology Department at Akron City Hospital.

(Hennessy-Bagnoli, TLLMADGE, 376-4251.) Vv- I of St. Joseph Altar inunias ivieuiuai Center. She was born in Grenada, and graduated from Etah Beauty College of St. Louis, Mo. She lived in Akron for 25 years and was a faithful member of the Original longed to the Goodyear Amateur Radio Club with call letters KA8GKE, was a life member of both V.F.W.

Akron Airport Post 8975 and Cootie Pup Tent 3, and also belonged to the Last Man's Club and Mogadore Moose Lodge 1082. Mr. Sharpless is survived by his wife, Patricia daughters, Ida (Charles) Hamilton of Kent, Gretchen Sharpless of Akron, Debra (Bill) Reed of Akron; son, Mark (Kim) Sharpless of Akron; stepdaughters, Paula (Bill) Troegner of Bullhead, Bonnie (Kenny) Ames of Sacramento, Mary (Jeff) Long of Akron; grandchildren, Patrick Cumberlidge, Trisha Cumberlidge, Shawn Sharpless, Justin Sharpless and Brittney Long, all of Akron; stepgrandchildren, Vic Reed of Akron, Chris Marciano of Arizona; stepgreat-grandson, Cameron Marciano of California; sisters, Doris (Ber-nie) Moutz of Mogadore, Barbara (Tom) Bekelesky of Kenmore; stepmother, Cecil Sharpless of Webster, Fla. Funeral service Friday, 10 a.m., at the Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home, 760 E. Market Rev.

Karen Hartley officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m. (Eckard-Baldwin, 535-7141.) Rodney Arthur Sheeler Rodney Arthur Sheeler, beloved husband of Alice B. (neeTenney); dear father of Mark, and Shellie B. Robb (William grandfather of Andrew B.

and Hollie; son of Arthur Sheeler and Katherine Cummings; brother of Karen Wells (Cleon), Becky Schuck (Robert), and Thorn Cummings (Kathy), passed away suddenly April 11. Friends may call at the Ferfolia Funeral Home, 5386 Lee Rd. (near Broadway), Maple Heights, and where funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Visiting hours Wednesday and Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m. Contributions may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society.

Leon Richard "Ric" Watson Leon Richard "Ric" Watson, 66, of North Canton, died Monday morning at Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Funeral service will be Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Spiker-Foster-SHRIVER Funeral Home, 4817 Cleveland Ave. N.W., with Dr. William Watt officiating. Friends may call TONIGHT, 6 to 9.

Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery. Those who desire may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or the Memorial Fund of Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. (Shriver, 497-7373.) Mr. utton was born in Charleston, W. and resided in Cuyahoga Falls the past 25 years, moving there from Akron.

He had a courageous Dai- p-m-ymm tie with cancer. I VI worked as supervisor of production at a Cleveland plastics firm, was a 1 Born in Oswe-ga, lone had resided in Cuya-hoga Falls since 1960. She was a member of O.E.S. Falls Chapter 245 and an avid supporter and mem- member of The Church in the Valley, and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his wife, Vee; sons and daughter-in-law, David, John, and Tim and BWx Ij Chris, all of Akron; IS -J I i A Society. Preceded in death by husband, George, in 1951, son-in-law, Russell Carlson, in 1990, grandson, Larry Carlson, in 1945, great-grandsons, Nathan Miller, in 1991 and Donald Russell Sears, in 1982, and sister, Mary Wise Guthier, in 1993, she is survived by son and daughter-in-law, James and Dolores of Randolph; daughter, Irene Carlson of Tallmadge; grandchildren, Jane (Robert) Piepho of Akron, Tim (Kathryn) Carlson of Grand Junction, Kathleen (Lance) Sears of Colorado Springs, Diane (Jack) Goodrich of SoTon, Elaine (Richard) Reichart of Medina, Mary (Tim) White of San Diego, Amy (Fred) Miller of Suffield and Laura Riedinger of Chicago, great-grandchildren, Kevin, Kirk and Kiersten Lieb, Rebecca, Benjamin and Daniel Carlson, Katy, Conor and Colleen Sears, Dawn and Justin Abbinante, Meredith Goodrich, Erin and Marie Reichart, Logan and Alyson White, Alyssa Miller; and sister, Lena Beebe of Randolph. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2643 Waterloo Randolph, with Rev. Fr.

Thomas Dyer officiating. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hopkins Lawver MOGADORE Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, where a wake service will be held conducted at 7 p.m. The family suggests memorials to St. Joseph Parish School. (Hopkins Lawver, MOGADORE, 733-6271.) uaugruers anu son-in-law. Anne Church of God, where she attended faithfully until ill health intervened.

She was preceded in death by parents, Marion and Betty Brett husbands, Walter Moss and Lendal Jordan, brothers, James and Walter, and sister, Mary Starr. She leaves, to mourn, sons, Dewitt (Karen) Moss, Leverne "Josh" (Betty) Moss, both of Akron, Said A. M. Al Khalidin of New York City, Raymond "Len" Jordan of Akron; sisters, Julia (James) Whiteside of Montgomery City, and O.T. (Butch) White of Columbus; brothers, Marion (Dorothy) Brett Jr.

and Clasion (Talma) Brett, both of St. Louis, grandchildren, Garland Heller, Dewitt Moss both of Akron, and Joyce Moss of Houston, Texas; sister-in-law, Sally Graham Brett; special friends, Ruth Wilson and Ruth Reese; many other cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday, 1 p.m., at Original Church of God, 807 Coburn Elect Lady Narbell Sweet officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call AT THE CHURCH from 11 a.m.

until time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 674 Schiller Akron 44310 and 424 Whitney Akron 44306. (JERRY JONES FUNERAL SERVICE, 253-9484.) Park, Craftsmen izwmm3 Boat Club and Craftsmen Camper Club. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 45 years, Randall; sons, Kenny of Las Vegas, and Tom of Chicago, daughter, Judy of Akron; also 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services for lone will be at 2 p.m.

Sunday, April 17, at North Haven Evangelical Covenant Church, 2679 N. Haven Cuyahoga Falls. Memorials in lone's name may be made to Visiting Nurse Service (Hospice) Care of Summit County. Rosetta Golden Rosetta Golden died April 12, 1994. Funeral announcements later.

(Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543) Riley and Mary 81 and Ray Hertzog, all of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Michael and Maryanne Riley, and Melissa Anne Hertzog; mother, Ida Litton; brother, Marvin; and sister and brother-in-law, Beryl and John Fisk, all of Akron. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. TONIGHT at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front Cuyahoga Falls, where funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Rev. John Fisk officiating.

Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to his church, 2241 Everett Peninsula 44264, in his memory. (Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home.