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The Beacon Journal www.Ohio.com Sunday, April 4, 1999, Page 5 William Richard "Dick" Mulhearn STOW William Richard "Dick" Mulhearn, 70, died April 3, 1999. Death Notices Bernadette M. (Sue) Reese Bernadette M. (Sue) Reese, 72, passed away Friday, April 2, 1999. She was bom in Pittsburgh Pa.

and John W. (Bill) Robinson Jr. John W. (Bill) Robinson Jr. departed from life in the body to life in the spirit on Apnl 2, 1999.

rTx, ft. 7 Continued from previous page Jack C. Ingersoll was an died icsi- yatjpy dent most of I II bom December 9, 1928 in Akron, he graduated from Campion Prep in Prairie du Chien, completed military service with Bom Apnl 29, 1930, in Philadelphia, he grew up in San Mateo, ivna. neese A was preceded in if- Calif. He was a death by daugh- t- ter.

Connie Reese graouare or bian-1 i ford University in I in 1978: and" grandson, Danny? -KlinPfinsmith in I CUYAHOGA FALLS Jack C. 68, died April 2, 1999. in the Korean War. I Mr. ingersoll was bom in AWrnn ami nocirtaH in Pin 1986.

She was loved and will beL Lloyd 0. Kight Lloyd 0. Kight, 90, died April 2, 1999. Friends may call Monday, April 5, 1999, from 4 to 9 p.m., and one hour before the funeral service, at the Schlup-Pucak Funeral Home, Kenmore Boulevard at Eighth Street Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, Rev.

Max R.T. Beery officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Coventry Lodge will hold Masonic services at 7 p.m. Monday.

Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. (Schlup-Pucak Funeral Home, 745-3131.) Birdyne A. Littler Birdyne A. Littler passed away March 27, 1999. The family invites friends to join them at a memorial service conducted by the Rev.

David Fisher at 1 p.m. Monday April 5, 1999 at Dunn-Quig-ley, Ciriello Can- Funeral Home, Falls Chapel, Portage Trail at 8th SL (253-8121) Dorothy W. Lowe (Sid) Dorothy W. Lowe (Sid), 77, of Portage Lakes, went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 1999, after a brief illnAGS. He retired from Goodyear in 1988 with 34 years service, where he hoea Falls since 1958.

La moving there from North Hill. He retired in 1995 from CSX Railroad as a conductor with 29 years service, and was a member of NARVE Railroad Retirement Group. He had served with the U. S. Navy during Korea on the US Border- Ion DDR881 1948-1950, USS Angler SS240 1950-1952, and USS Tirante DD420 1952-1953, was a was director of Information Technology for 19 years, retiring as manager of telecommunications.

In retirement, he had his own company, Creative Solutions. He was an active member of First Congregational Church of Akron, serving on the Board of Trustees, and was an active member of AA. Preceded in death by first wife, Lois Jacquelyn, he is survived by wife, Margaret (Nowels); son, John (Cindy) of Suffield; grandchildren, Kathy, Paul, Ethan, and Michael; son, Jack (Maureen) of Dunedin, grandchildren, J.D. and Rebecca; daughter, Lynn (Greg) Fritz of Greentown; grandchildren, Stephanie and Grant; and sister-in-law, Susan Nowels. Private family interment at Rose Hill Burial Park.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. MONDAY at First Congregational Church of Akron, with Rev. Robert Mollard officiating, Eulogy by Rev. Gabe Campbell. Reception following service in Social Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bill's honor to First Congregational Church of Akron, 292 E. Market Akron 44308.. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.) Bom in Rolls-' bure. W. on SepL 11, 1921, k-y rhn li.Wk4 tr nr- DUG IIVCU Ul her life i ran area.

a "FOREVER TOGETHER" Leah D. Steinmetz Leah D. Steinmetz, 83, passed away March 31, 1999. An Akron resident all of her life, she retired from the Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. after 36 years service, and was a member of the Goodyear Heights Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by husband, Raymond, and is survived by daughter, Barbara Smead, and son-in-law, Guy Hawk; grandchildren, Debbie (Frank) Schlarb, Valene Smead, Lynn Smead and John Stamich, Mark Smead, Kelly (Tony) Vasquez, and Cookie Polaski; great-grandchildren, Brittany and Brian Schlarb, and Skye Vasquez; sisters-in-law, Betty and Viola Hariin; and loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 5, 1999, at 1 p.m., at the Eckard-Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, 760 E. Market with the Rev. Donard Engle officiating. Interment at Mt Peace Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the V.N.S. Hospice, 3358 Ridgewood Akron 44333. (Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home Chapel, 535-7141.) Chester A.

Starkey Chester A. Starkey, 82, of Manchester, died Friday, April 2, 1999. Funeral services Tuesday, 11 a.m., at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home in Canal Fulton, with Allen Jolly officiating. Burial at Manchester Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home MONDAY, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

(Swigart-Easterling, 854-2356.) John C. Tucker John C. Tucker, 73, passed away on April 2, 1999. Funeral announcements later. (Turner Rhoden 724-1201) Sophia VanNostran, R.N.

Sophia VanNostran, R.N., 79, of Akron, died Wednesday, March 31, 1999. Mooseheart, in we hk- a. She was duate of, 'I is leart, and i member of tage Lakes Grand-4 in the Ak. graduate member Portage Lakes Grand was a the aakh, mother's Club," member of the American Legion Charles Faust Post 281 and the V.F.W. He was also a member of the Eagles in Willard, Ohio.

Mr. Ingersoll enjoyed golfing with his friends and was an avid gardener and traveller, and proud grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol; daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Patrick Kelly of Cuyahoga Falls, and Michele and Ron Si-mone of San Francisco; grandchildren, Chelsea and Shannon Kelly; and brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Ruth of Buena Park, Calif. Our dad was admired and loved by his family. May he find peace and comfort in Heavan.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front Cuyahoga Falls, where a funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of other remembrances, memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse Hospice Program, 1200 McAr-thur Akron 44320.

(Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home Katherine M. "Kay" Scofield (McCune) Katherine M. "Kay" Scofield (McCune), 81, of Akron, died April 2, 1999. the Army of Occupation of Japan and thereafter attended Indiana Institute of Technology and the University of Akron. Mr.

Mulheam completed some 37 years in federal, state and county service in 1990, holding among other positions, Chief Probation Officer of Common Pleas Court, County Criminal Justice Coordinator, Chief Deputy Sheriff and Director of Corrections. Thereafter he was employed by Oriana House for eight years as executive assistant Mr. Mulheam was also a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. "Dick" is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Alice; son, Patrick of Cuyahoga Falls; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Mickey Gentile of Denver, grandson, John Mulheam of Cuyahoga Falls; brother and sister-in-law, James and Cathy Mulheam of Akron; sister, Cathy Barber of Green Bay, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday 4-8 p.m.

at Redmon Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian Burial Tuesday 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial All Saints Cemetery in Northfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron, 44333; Holy Family Capital Campaign, 3450 Sycamore Drive, Stow 44224; or to Oriana House, 885 E.

Buchtel Avenue, Akron 44305. (REDMON, STOW, 688-6631) William J. Paul Sr. William J. Paul 77, a longtime resident of Lawrence Twp.

and Canal Fulton died Saturday, April 3, 1999. Bom May 16, 1921 in Massillon to the late Walter and Mae (Smith) Paul, he retired from Republic Steel, was an avid fox hunter and horseman, and was involved in many church activities at St. Philip and James, Canal Fulton, St. Mary's, Massillon and St. George's, Clinton.

He was an Army veteran of World War II. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Dorothy (Heiman) Paul; sister, Marie C. Charters; brothers, Richard and Robert Paul. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Carol Ann and Donald Bonk, Diane and Charles Bonnot; sons and daughters-in-law, William J. and Karen Paul, Raymond J.

and Thelma Paul; grandchildren, Eric (Pat), Colleen, and Kurt (Kelly) Bonk, Mark (Laurie), Matthew, Michael, Mitchell and Martin Bonnot, Stephanie, Steven, and Scott Paul, Danny Paul, Tammy Kruman-Paul; great-grandchildren; Ashley and Abigail Bonnot, Nicholas Kruman and Colten Bonk; sister, Elizabeth J. Paul. Mass of the Christian Burial Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at SL George Catholic Church, Clinton Msgr. Robert Bacher and Fr.

Bernard Bonnot con-celebrating. Burial Clinton Cemetery. Friends may call at the Swigart-Eas-teriing Funeral Home, Canal Fulton TUESDAY 5 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday 9:30 to 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities.

(Swigart-Easterling, 854-2356.) Otis Perdue Otis Perdue passed away April 3. Announcements later. (Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543) Hugo A. Pfahler Hugo A. Pfahler, 66, died Thursday, April 1, 1999.

He was a resident of the Akron area dearly missed by 1 her husband of 52 years, George of Mogadore; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Patricia Reese of Suffield; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Dave Newman of Phoenix, Barbara and Dave Klin-gensmith of Suffield; brothers, Bill (De-lores), Dennis (Sheri), Bob (Jan) Reese, all of Barberton, Tom Reese of Kenmore; sisters, Joan (Gary) Edwards of Tallmadge, Rosie (Ronnie) Johnson of Springfield Millie (Frank) Mun-go of Manchester; grandchildren, Tracy (Jason) Martin, Alisha, Donnie, Kenneth, Marchanna Reese, Dave (Carrie), Julie, and Dennis Klingensmith, Connie (Chad) Pellerin, Darryl (Amy) Newman. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Randolph. Interment St.

Joseph Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Judith Resnick Foundation.

(Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.) Katherine S. Ries RITTMAN Katherine S. Ries, 97, died April 3, 1999 at the Apostolic Christian Home. She was bom in West Hoboken, N.J., and formerly lived in Akron and Colorado Springs, Colo. She was a retired employee of Ohio Bell Telephone Co.

She was a member of the Akron Apostolic Christian Church and the Telephone Pioneers of America. Her husband, Harry Ries, died in 1976. Surviving are daughters, Judy (Bruce) Moulton, and Mary Ann Mullet, all of Colorado Springs, three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from the Akron Apostolic Christian Church.

Interment in Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call one hour before services at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Apostolic Christian Home, 10680 Steiner Rittman, OH 44720. (Gillman 925-2911) Patrice A. Roberson Patrice A.

Roberson passed away Tuesday, March 30, 1999. She was bom in Akron on Oct. 5, 1951. She was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, class of 1969. She also graduated from the Akron General Hospital School of X-Ray Technology.

Patrice was currently residing in Altoona, Pa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Florence and Leonard Roberson. She is survived by brothers, Robbie Roberson, Curtiss Roberson, Todd Roberson, and Matthew Roberson. Friends will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. TODAY at the Stevens Mortuary, 1421 Eighth Altoona, Pa.

Interment at Calvary Cemetery in Altoona, Pa. Patrice will be missed dearly by her friends and family. (Stevens Mortuary, 1-814-944-9365.) William H. Robinson William H. Robinson, 94, died April 1, 1999.

Born in Clay County, W. she lived in the Akron area most of her life. She retired from the Saalfield Publishing Co. after 17 years of service. Preceded in death by husband, Cosmo (Scafido) Mrs.

VanNos tran was bom in Waterbury, on June 1919, and had; been a resident of the Akron area for I 77 years. She was I a member of bt. Sebastian Catholic I W-V 1 1 1 a Church, and re tired in 1986 as a registered nurse Dorothy Marie (Roach) Jesel Dorothy Marie (Roach) Jesel, of Seminole, Florida, formerly of Brim-field, died Thursday, April 1, 1999 at Largo Medical Center in Largo, Florida. She was bom in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to John and Agnes (Lees) Sullivan. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Florida and a wonderful wife.

Survivors include her husband, William C. Jesel; step-sons, Henry (Beverly) Jesel of Porterville, William (Kathy) Jesel Jr. of Kent; daughter, Geraldine M. (Cecil) Bragg of Brimfield; step-daughters, Patricia (Steve) Balko of Stow, Maryann (Steve) Saunders of Akron; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Roach of Kent. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Glen Roach and son, Glenn Roach Jr.

Calling hours will be held 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Bissler Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Church.

Burial will be in Restland Cemetery in Brimfield. (Bissler Sons, 673-5857.) and Cottage Grove E.C. Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Clark; son, Dave of Akron; daughters, Judy (Gary) Davis of California and Cheryl Lowe of Akron; grandchildren, Jerry Green of Akron, Christine Hope (David); and great-granddaughter, Davida, all of Calif. Funeral services will be Monday, April 5, 1999, at 11 a.m., at the Schermesser Funeral Home, City of Green Chapel, 600 E.

Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. (Route 619), with Pastor John W. Friedlund and Rev. Harry Carmichael officiating. Calling hours will be Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Interment at Green-town Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1236 Weathervane Lane, Akron 44313. (Schermesser, City of Green Chapel, 724-9351.) Frank J. Marsek NORTON Frank J. Marsek, 78, died April 3, 1999 at his residence.

Funeral services Wed. 9 a.m. at the Hahn Funeral Home, with 9:30 a.m. mass of Christian Burial at SS. Cyril Methodius Catholic Church.

Father Edward Lajack Celebrant Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Rosary Services Tuesday 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to SS. Cyril Methodius Catholic Church or Visiting Nurse Hospice Center on Ridgewood Rd.

(Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467) Glenn McDonald Glenn McDonald, of Tomball, Texas, passed away April 1, 1999. He was on the Board of Directors of Pursuit Soccer Club and was a firm believer in donating blood. He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughters, Megan, Amanda and Kathleen; brothers, Gregory D. McDonald and wife MaryLynn, and George McDonald; sisters, Suzanne Moore, Dianne Harr and husband James, and Valerie Swenson and husband Brad; parents, Glenn and Alice McDonald. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m.

Sunday, with Funeral Liturgy Monday 1 p.m. at SL Edwards Catholic Church. Father Dwight Canizares Celebrant. Rite of Committal will follow in Veterans National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Mak Girts Memorial Fund, Chase Bank-Reagan, 545 West 19th SL, Houston, Texas 77008, account 11610096584.

Mabel Mealey Mabel Mealey, 97, passed away April 3, 1999. Funeral announcements later. (Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home Chapel 535-7141.) Gertrude Kirchner Gunkel Mitchell WADSWORTH Gertrude Kirchner Gunkel Mitchell, 88, died Friday, April for the B.F. Goodrich Tire Rubber Co. with 30 years of service.

She graduated from St Thomas Hospital School of Nursing in 1941, and her previous employer was the Ewing Oral Surgery Clinic. She had been past president of the Akron Area Industrial Nurses Association. Preceded in death by her husband, Bruce; and son, George, she is survived by daughters, Pamela (David) Stavenski of Toledo, Ohio, and Geor-geanne (Richard) Clark of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Ann Marie (Mark), David, Scott, Pamela, and Jillian; brother, Dr. George S. (Mary Ellen) George of Wadsworth; nieces and nephews, Janie (Robert), George, and Mary Margaret.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, 10 a.m., at St Sebastian Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 936 N. Main Akron, Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurse Service of Hospice Care Center or Akron General Medical Center Cancer Treatment Center.

(Hennessy-Bagnoli, AKRON, 376-4251.) Mrs. Georgiana A. Wallace SILVER LAKE Mrs. Georgiana A. Wallace died March 31, 1999, at the Cuyahoga Falls Country Place Nursing since l9ob, and; self-employed as- a consulting elec- Angela V.

Joseph (nee Imes) Angela V. Joseph (nee Imes), 79, passed away April 1, 1999. She was an Akron resident all of her tncal engineer. Mr. Robinson was bom in Coshocton County, Ohio, and resided in Akron since He was preced- ed in death by' son, Robert Kevin.

1943. He retired in 1970 as a pressman for Danner Press, with 26 years service, and was a member of the First United Surviving are wife, me, itjuMiig iiuiii mm -the Goodyear Tire Mary Lou; sons, Michael, Walle Methodist Church (Paula), and Tony Scofield, she is -survived by sons, Robert W. (Roseann) Scofield of Akron, Donald (Ginerva) Scofield of Pittsburgh, and Lawrence J. (Nancy) Scofield of Tampa, daughters, Nancy (Robert) Rankin of Ashland, Ohio, and Denise (Dennis) Eldridge of Vandalia, Ohio; sister, Blanche Zeno of Akron; grandchildren, Donald Scofield Robin (David) Watson, Robert S. (Tina) Scofield, Randall W.

(Pamela) Scofield, Ronald J. Scofield, John (Michelle) Rankin, Marc (Tracy) Rankin, Heather (Matt) Werd, Holly Scofield, and Brittany Eldridge; great-grandchildren, Christopher Watson, Steven, Brianna, Patrick, Spencer, Randall II, and Candice Scofield, Emily, Joshua, Jacob, Mason, and Jaret Rankin; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services Monday, 1:30 p.m., at the Schermesser Funeral Home, 1446 S. Main St. Pastor Rob Breitigam officiating.

Friends may call Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m., and Monday, one hour prior to the service. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels or the Visiting Nurse Service in her name. (Schermesser, Akron Chapel, 724-9351.) Aaron A. Sheffler Aaron A.

Sheffler, 92, passed away April 3, 1999. Funeral services Tuesday, 11 a.m., at Suffield United Church of Christ 1115 State Route 43, with Rev. Earl F. Roberts officiating. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park.

Friends may call at Hopkins Lawver MOGADORE Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland Monday 5 to 9 p.m., and one hour prior to service time Tuesday at the church. (Hopkins Lawver, Mogadore, 733-6271.) Richard D. Summers Richard D. Summers, age 68, of Massillon died Friday, April 2, 1999 at home following a lengthy illness.

He was bom January 13, 1931 in Akron but had been a resident of Massillon, for most of his life. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from the Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. in 1986, where he had worked as an accountant for 38 years.

He loved gardening. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Summers of Massillon; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard (Kelly) Summers of Columbus, and Patrick (Sta-cey) Summers of Rocky River; three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Diane) Venditti of Jackson Mrs. William (Cathy) Wendell of Jackson and Mrs. Laren (Bethany) Rinier of Canton; eight grandchildren; and one brother, Walter Summers of Akron.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harris and Ruth (Keenan) Summers; and one sister, Marion Hopes. Memorials may be made to either Mercy Medical Center Hospice, 1445 Harrison Ave. NW, Suite 201, Canton, Ohio 44708 or the Church of the Lakes Building Fund, 5944 Fulton Dr. NW, Canton, Ohio 44718. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 6 at 11 a.m.

at the Church of the Lakes, 5944 Fulton Dr. NW, Canton with Pastor Bryan George officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Heitger Funeral Service-Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Rd.

(Heitger's, 330-830-0148.) of Akron. He was also a member of (Lon); grandchil-l dren, Nicholas1 ut nuuuci and 40 years of service. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Abe; sister, Elizabeth (Woodrow) Oddfellows 5471, Builders of theKSsVS' He was preced Tapp; and many ed in death by two brothers and twol lUVlllg IIICUC3, nephews, great- i sisters, and is sur Home. She had been a resident of Silver vived by his wife, nieces and -nephews, and great-great-nieces and -nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, 10 a.m., at SL Paul's Catho Martha son" Lake Village since 1937.

Mrs. Wal- hna uiac Knm Art 2, 1999 at Magnolia care and Rehabilitation Center. Bom in Germany, Mrs. Mitchell came to the United States at the age of 17. A lUVylj TVCIO Will SVl.

18,1902, inCan-g I r'J Albright and Ella lic Church, interment at Holy cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home, 760 E. Market SL In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul's Endowment Fund.

(Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home Chapel, 535-7141.) Stemple Flohr. She received her Life Elementary Certificate for teaching on June 13, 1929, and retired from the Akron Public School System in June 1964, after 22 years of service. Mrs. Wallace was an avid reader, and enjoyed social activities. She was a member of Wagmong Silver Lake Garden Club, Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron, and Akron Woman's City Club.

She was known to her close friends as "Dutch." She married William V. Wallace May 29, 1928, and had a son, William V. Wallace Jr. (both deceased). Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church ELCA, 50 Prospect Akron; or the Stow Public Library.

Johnson-Romito Funeral Home in Bedford, Ohio, in charge of arrangements. (1-440-232-1441.) and Mackenzie, Marcus, Jared, Ashley, Paul, and Michael; mother, Elizabeth Pfahler of California; brother, Stephen Pfahler of California; and sister, Elizabeth Klujber of Seattle, Wash. Funeral services Monday, 3 p.m., at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, Fr. Edward Lajack officiating. Visitation Monday from 1 p.m.

until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice Care Center Development Foundation or the American Cancer Society. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.) Margaret H. Pinchot (nee Kowchuk) Margaret H. Pinchot (nee Kowchuk), age 86.

Loving wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Donna (Al) Barracato, James (Phyllis), Michael (Marcia), and Jack (Joyce). Devoted grandmother of Thomas and William Barracato, Patty Geise, James and Michael Pinchot, Vicky Pinchot Carol Zanin, Michael Pinchot, and Julie Pinchot Cherished great-grandmother of 11; sister of Helen Skoff, Bernard, Anna Plazarin; and seven deceased brothers and sisters. Friends will be received at the Hop-ko Funeral Home, 6020 Broadview Parma, from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday (Parastas, 8:30 p.m.) and at St.

Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church, 8111 Brecksville Rd. on Tuesday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. followed by Funeral Liturgy at 10 a.m.. Interment Holy Spirit Cemetery. (Hopko Funeral Home 216-631-4888.) Lucia F.

Rich Lucia F. Rich passed away April 1, 1999. She was the beloved wife of the late A. M. Rich; beloved mother of Marcia Rich and Dexter Rich; sister of Evelyn (Edwin) Finegan, Jay (Lindy) Hombeck, Marge Romer, Annie Lenty, Victor (Pat) Nicolard, Louis (Gladys) Nicolard, and Peter (Deanna) Nicolard; grandmother of Tony and Tiffany; and great-grandmother of Andrew and Alexander.

For further information, please call the R.G. G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Garden City, Mich. (1-734-425-9200.) and daughter-in-law, Richard and Phyllis of Ormond Beach, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; sisters, Mildred Aultman of Everett, and Ada Pfost of Danville, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Henry and Ruby Swander of Wads-worth. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m.

Tuesday at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, Rev. David Freeman officiating. Friends may call for one hour prior to service time. In lieu of other remembrances, memorials may be made to his church at 263 E. Mill Akron 44308.

(Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home George W. Rodway George W. Rodway, 88, died March 31, 1999. George was a life resident of Akron and worked for 17 years at Firestone in the Aviation Division under Wilbur Shaw. He left to enter the Navy during World War II as a Chief Warrant Officer.

He was separated from the service in 1946 and became associated with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway working with Wilbur Shaw. Upon returning to Akron he joined Goodyear as a Contract Administrator and retired after 23 years service. After his retirement he was a real estate agent for Marting Realty. Preceded in death by his sisters, Hilda and Josephine; he is survived by his wife, Betty; son, George (Nancy) Rodway Jr. of Jackson and granddaughter, Kelsey Anne Rodway; sisters, Ruth Rodway and Betty Wallace of Portsmouth, va.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Paul's Episcopal Church or your favorite charity. (Dunn-Quiqley-Cirielk) Carr Fairiawn Chapel 867-7306) Anna Mary Kondik BARBERTON Anna Mary Kondik, 82, died April 1, 1999 at Community Hospital in New Port Ritchey, Fla. She was bom in Barberton, where she was a life resident, was a member of SS. Cyril Methodius Catholic Church, a member of St.

Anne's Society and the Poish National Alliance 1099. She is preceded in death by brother, Frank Thomas; sisters, Stella Morton and Frances Miller; she is survived by husband, John sons, John A. (Joan) of Loyal Oak, Donald of Green, Edward (Mary) of Huron, Ohio; daughter, Suzanne (David) Stephens of Lake Forest, seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; sister, Helen Halenar of Barberton. Funeral services Tuesday 9 a.m. at the Hahn Funeral Home, with 9:30 a.m.

mass of Christian Burial at SS. Cyril Methodius Catholic Church. Father Edward Lajack celebrant. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Rosary services Monday 7:30 p.m. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467) homemaker until the age of 29, Mrs. Mitchell became the owner-operator of Queen Bee Jewelry Co. at 45th SL and 5th Ave. in New York City.

Her late husband Otto Gunkel did the diamond setting for the company. After suffering a stroke in 1987 and with 47 years in business, Mrs. Mitchell retired. She is survived by daughter, Violet "Vi" Rothemund of Wadsworth; grandchildren, Rudolf, Lynn, Richard, Lisa; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Sarah, Joshua, Jason, Rebecca, Roxanna, Jeremiah James; and friend, Bill Nu-zum. She was preceded in death by husbands, Otto Gunkel, Max Mitchell; parents; two sisters; one brother; and son-in-law, Rudy Rothemund.

Cremation has taken place. (Hilliard Cox Mullaney, 334-1501.) Anne Foot Palechek Anne Foot Palechek, 64, died April 2, 1999 in Olney, Maryland at Genesis Elder Care. Bom in Baltimore, Maryland, moving to Akron with her family, she received a degree from Dennison University in Grandsville, Ohio. Her late father was an official with Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. She was an active member of The Daughters of the American Revolution.

She was a longtime employee of Valley Travel Agency in Baltimore, Md. Beloved wife of Jack A. Palechek whom she met and married in Akron. Survivors include sister-in-law, Polly A. Zimmennan; nephews, Michael and David; niece, Sharon Zimmerman; great-niece, Rachael Zimmerman.

Services at Henry W. Jenkins Sons Funeral Home in Baltimore, Md. on Tuesday April 6, 1999 at 1 p.m. with interment at Loudon Park Cemetery. (Henry W.

Jenkins Sons, Card of Tfiankd Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Call 996-3333 3 Cardaf TTianhss Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Call 996-3333 cJHERN'SVFLORISTS Serving You For 85 836-2216 "2Jr.

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