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Continued from previous page Charles McClain Hamilton Sr. Charles McClain HamiltonSr. passed away Jan. 3. Announcements later.

(Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543.) Carl T. Hoffman (Mr. Moose BARBERTON Carl T.Hoffman (Mr. Moose 70, died suddenly Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002.

Funeral services Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Campfield-Hickman- Collier Funeral Home, withRyan Hayden officiating. Burial at Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., with Moose services conducted at 8 p.m. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 330745-3161.) Avery G. Holt Avery G.

Holt, 67, passedaway Jan. 8, 2002, in Akron. Service announcementslater. (Adams Mason Funeral Home Crematory, 330-535-9186.) Keith M. Hower Keith M.

Hower, 49, of Springfield Township, went home to be with the Lord, suddenly, on Jan. 7, 2002. Further announcements later. (Schermesser, City of Green Chapel, 330-724-9351.) Ruth O. Hrubik Ruth O.

Hrubik, 95, passed away Jan. 7, 2002. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls in 1906, graduated from Richfield High School, and was a resident of Akron since 1924. Ruth was a member of Faith UnitedMethodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Andrew, she is survived by son and and Elizabeth of Oklahoma; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Michael Bryce of Fairlawn; six grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at Hillside Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made toFaith United Methodist Church, 954 Eastland Akron, Ohio 44305. Condolences may be sent to 2989 Chamberlain Fairlawn, Ohio 44333.

(NEWCOMER-FARLEY, 330-784-3334.) Shirley Ann Johnson Shirley Ann Johnson, home to be with the Lord on Jan. 3, 2002, at Manor Care, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 1p.m. TODAY at Greater Bethel Baptist Church, Rev. MelfordJ.

Elliott officiating. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 810 Wall St. (Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543.) Myrtle M.

Kearns (nee Mooren) Myrtle M. Kearns (nee Mooren), 99, of Northfield, was the daughter of the late Percy Roy and Anna E. (nee Waters) Mooren; wife of the late Raymond Kearns; sister ofEve- lyn Lytle; aunt of Gloria great-aunt of Karen White and Susan Winters; great-great-aunt of Ashley and Jeffrey Winters. Memorial services Friday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m., at NorthfieldBap- tist Church, where memorial donations may be sent in her name in lieu of flowers.

Arrangements by the F.J. Corrigan Funeral Home of Orange Village. (440-349-1900.) Helen Kyle Helen Kyle, 85, ofFirestone Park, passed away Sunday, Jan. 6, at the Akron Manor CareNursing Home. She wasa lifetime resident ofAkron who retired from the Firestone Rubber Co.

after manyyears of service. She was preceded in death byhus- band, Kenneth, to whom she was married for 52 years, and by sister, Dorothy Jenkin Angell. She is survived by son, Stanley of four grandchildren, four great- grandchildren; brother, Walter Richardson of Davenport, andsis- ter, Marian McKinley of Long Beach, Calif. She also leaves beloved friends, Sally and JimCasen- hiser, and Betty Tawney, all of Firestone Park. A memorial Mass will be held Saturday, Jan.

12, at 11 a.m., at the Annunciation Catholic Church Chapel, with Father Paul J. Rosing officiating. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of other remembrances, memorials may be sent to Hospice of Visiting Nurse, 3358 Ridgewood Akron, Ohio 44333. (Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home and Chapel, 330-535-7141.) Card of Thanks Take a moment to thank thosewho helped and supported youduring your loss.

Place a Card of Thanks in the Beacon Journal Classifieds. Call (330)996-3333 Clarice Finley Lewis Clarice Finley Lewis, 80, passed away Jan. 5, 2002, at her home. Born inAk- ron, May 23, 1921, she was alife- long resident of Firestone Park until moving to Copeland Oaks tirement Community in Sebring, Ohio, two years ago.She wasa graduate of Garfield High School (1939) and the University of Akron with a degree. A retired teacher, she had taught in Ellet, Coventry, Hartville, and the Akron school systems.

After retiring from teaching she became the private secretary for Mrs. James G.Robert- son. She was also an independent tour agent for the Anderson Bus Co. She was the author of History of Firestone in 1986. She was very active in her church and community.

She served Firestone Park United Methodist Church in many roles, including lay delegate to the Annual Conference in Lakeside, Ohio, at the district level of the United Methodist Women, and on many committees through the years. She (along with her sister, Lois Finley) wasinstru- mental in starting the Firestone Park AARP chapter; she wasinter- ested in genealogy, also. An avid traveler, she had traveled extensively worldwide, and had been to all 50 states and on five continents. She was somewhat of an unheralded pioneer for she was employed when many women work, she changed careers when many women have, and she provided for herself and the family totally independently. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Lewis (Dave) Paola; grandchildren, David and KathleenPaola; cousins, and many friends.

Funeral services Saturday, 11 a.m., at the Firestone Park United Methodist Church, Rev. Max Beery officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Calling hours Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Schermesser Funeral S.

Main and at the church Saturday, one hour prior to services. Memorial contributionsmay be made to the Firestone Park United Methodist Church, 250 N. Firestone Akron, Ohio 44301. (Schermesser, AkronCha- pel, 330-724-9351.) Delbert McCraney Delbert McCraney, 65, departed this life Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, at Hospice Care Center inCopley, Ohio.

Born in Barberton, Ohio, he attended schools in Akron, Barberton, and Copley. Delbert later made Detroit, his home, andre- tired after15 years from Michigan State Armory. Preceded in death byparents, F.D. and Glaner McCraney, and brother, Larry McCraney, he is survived by son, Pastor Kevin (Charlotte) McCraney; threegrandchil- dren; sisters, Vesther Bradley, Janice McCraney, Shirley(Willie) Jones, Joyce Baker, with whom he resided; brothers, Frank (Eleanor), Frederick (Harriet), Terry McCraney, all of Akron, Ohio; ex-wife, Charlie of Detroit, the mother of his son, Claudine McCraney of Akron, Ohio; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.

Friday at Stewart Funeral Chapel, Rev. Howard Owen officiating and Pastor Kevin McCraney eulogizing. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 10 to 11 a.m. Procession will form at 771 Roslyn and condolencesmay be sent to 1197 Juneau Ave.

and 771 Roslyn Ave. (Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543.) Eileen Morrow Eileen Morrow, 51, passed away Jan. 7, 2002. Born in Akron, Ohio, she had been a lifetime resident of this community. Preceded in death byher father, sheis survived by sons, Christopher and Clenzo Jr.Morrow; a ughters, Marlene and Parthenia Morrow; mother, Sally Andre, Walter, Gerald Reed, Austin Roland, all of Akron, Wayne Terry of Lorain, Ohio; sister, Parthenia (Fred) Woodard of Akron; three grandchildren, two great- grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, at 2 p.m., at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto with Pastor Marc Neal officiating. Friends may call at the chapel Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Intermentat Mount Peace Cemetery.

Procession will form, and condolences may be sent to 1625 Delba St. 44307. (SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO RHODEN MEMORIAL HOME, 330-724-1201.) www.rhodenmemorialhome.com IN REMEMBRANCE This section is dedicated to remembering the lives of those we have loved, cherished, and lost. Place a tribute to your loved one in the Beacon Journal INRE- MEMBRANCE section. Call (330)996-3333 G.W.

(Mike) Mitchell G.W. (Mike) Mitchellpassed away Jan. 4, 2002. Mike is survived by his wife, Tami (Snyder) Mitchell of Fairlawn (Akron), Ohio, and his (Bill) and Jean Mitchell of Wadsworth, Ohio. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Jan.

10, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Hecker Funeral Home in Uniontown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. (Hecker, 330-699-2600.) Marlene L. Owens Marlene L. Owens, 59, a resident of 99 S.

Gamble Shelby, went home to be with her Lord and Savior onMon- day, Jan. 7, 2002, at Hospice CareCen- ter in Akron, following a courageous battle with deg nerative neuromuscula disease. Born Sept. 4, 1942, in Tiro, Ohio, to Howard andEvelyn (Faust) Pfleiderer, she had been a Shelby area resident the majority of her life. She had recently been a resident of Bath Manor in Akron, Ohio.

A 1960 graduate of Tiro High School, she was a 1994 graduate of the University of Akron, where she served as a tutor for the English Language Institute. Marlene loved the peace and beauty found in nature, andcap- tured her appreciation for creation on canvas as anaccom- plished artist. Her lifelong passion was serving others as a friend and mentor, sharing her wisdom and love of life through acts of graciousness and kindness, honoringChrist, and serving her family and community. She embraced the uniqueness found in all humanity and worked to create understanding across cultural barriers. Her loving hands were blessed and gifted painting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and embroidering beautiful keepsakes for her family and friends.

She found great joy in gardening and nurturing life in all its wondrous forms. She was a true Renaissance woman, pursuing her intellectual growth andspiritual growth with great passion. Marlene was beautiful in all ways; her smile put people at ease, and her loving nature touchedthe hearts of many. Her greatest legacy in her dedication was as a loving mother and grandmother. Shewill be sadly missed by her children and their spouses, Lynette and Scott Dean-Koenig of Akron, Kurt and Marietess Dean of Shelby, and Heather and Joe Compton of Asheville, N.C.; grandchildren, Barret, Coleman, and Brantley Compton; as well as her mother, Evelyn Pfleiderer of New Washington; sisters and brothers-in-law, Deloresand John Coleman of New Washington, Lois and Jim Caldwell of Mansfield; brother and sister-in-law, John and Linda Pfleiderer of Sycamore; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends near and far who loved her dearly.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Owens, in1970. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Abundant Life Tabernacle Church, 1085Bedford Mansfield, Ohio. Rev. Robert Yanok will officiate, withinterment at Oakland Cemetery.

Friendsmay call at Barkdull Funeral Home, 33 N. Gamble Shelby, onThursday from 6 to 8 p.m., and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial expressions may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse, 3358 Ridgewood Akron, Ohio 44333. (419-342-6356.) Robert T. Phillips Robert T.

Phillips, 81, of Rootstown Township, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002. He was retired from Goodyear Tire Rubber, a member of Penn- Ohio Locksmith Association, and a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He was the husband of Jeanette; father of John (Peggy) of Rootstown and Karen Speck of Alabama; grandfather of seven, great-grandfather of seven.

He was preceded by wife, Olive, in 1990. Friends will be received Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Shorts Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Burial at Grandview Memorial Park. (Shorts, 330-296-6858.) Ernest L. Puskas MUNROE FALLS Ernest L.

Puskas, 79, died Jan. 8, 2002. Born in Akron, he was a resident ofMunroe Falls for 30 had been a chemistand owner of E.L.Puskas Co. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was also a member of FallsCreek Community Church, Rubber Division ACS, and the American Chemical Society.

He is survived by wife of 30 years, Darlene; son, Ernest L. Jr. (Mary) of Bath; stepson, Michael C. (Joanne) Kubiak of Canton; stepdaughter, Kelly (David) Lewis of Melbourne, grandchildren, Michael, Cody, Courtney, Taylor, and Mitchell; and special and Linda Horvath, Jim andPaula Halas. Friends may call Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m., at Redmon Funeral Home, where Dr.

Michael Thomas will conduct services Friday, 1 p.m. Burial at Hillside Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to FallsCreek Community Northmoreland Munroe Falls 44262. (REDMON, STOW, 330688-6631.) Card of Thanks Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Call (330)996-3333 (Call for deadlines) Melville H.

Purvis CUYAHOGA FALLS Melville H. Purvis, 86, passed away Jan. 6, 2002. Mr. Purvis was born in Toronto, Canada, and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls for45 years, moving there from Canada.

He served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II, and worked as a tool and die maker for the Ford Motor retiring with 25 years of service. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Cuyahoga Falls. Preceded in death by sisters, Grace Vokey and ThelmaDavies, he is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helena; daughter, Judith Helene (Lee) Sudmeier ofLaFay- ette, son, Robert Melville (Donna) Purvis of Ellet; grandchildren, Sharon Marie Purvis, Stacie Lee Purvis, Shannon Sudmeier, and Joseph Sudmeier; sister, Berniece Robert Purvis, both of Ontario; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O.Box 182039, Department 013, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2039, or the United Presbyterian Church of Cuyahoga Falls, 2819 Hudson Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221. (Clifford-Shoemaker, 330-928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home Charles M. Richardson Charles M. Richardson passed away Saturday, Jan.

5, 2002, after a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. Preceded in death byhis father, John Richardson, he is survivedby his wife, Rockette; sons, Daniel, David, James, and Tommy; mother, Dorothy Richardson of Sarasota, mother-in-law, Madelene Robertson of Houston, Texas; brothers, Tom (Laura) Richardson of Silverdale, and Bob (Alicia) Richardson of Trenton, anda number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Born in Detroit in 1953, he was raised in Flat Rock, Mich. Chuck lived in Akron for the past five years. After retiring from the Ford Motor Co.

as a welder in 1998, Chuck fished on his boat, helped out part time at West Hill Hardware, and shared his and warmth with his family and friends. Calling hours will be Friday evening, Jan. 11, from 7 to 9, at the Billow, FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85N. Miller Rd. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan.

12, beginning at 11 a.m., at the West Side Church of Christ, 645 Revere with Bruce Gleim officiating. Memorials may be made to the Midwestern Long Spurling Pleasant Plain, Ohio 45162. (Billow, Fairlawn Chapel, 330-867-4141.) Dreyfus Shepherd Dreyfus Shepherd, away at his home in Ravennaon Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002. Born on June 12, 1912, in Fayette County, to the late Frank and Mary (nee Cooke) Shepherd, Dreyfus lived in this area for most of his life.

He worked for 63 years as a self-employed roofer andstee- plejack. He was preceded in death by his parents; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and sisters, Eva Dean, Louise, Ruby, Sylvia, and Beulah; brothers, Gordon, Charles, and Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Donna Adante of Ravenna and Carol (David) Yohn of New Middletown; sisters, Martha, Ruth, and Mary; brothers, Shirly (Ruth) and Frank; brothers-in-law, John (Emma) and Ken; six grandchildren, six great- grandchildren, many niecesand nephews. Friends and family may call Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, from 4 to 8 p.m., at NEWCOMER-FARLEYFU- NERAL HOME, 131 N.

where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m., with Mr. Bill Covan officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. (NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERALHOME, 330-784-3334.) Mrs. Virgil E.

(Lynda) Stine Lynda Stine, 91, passed away Jan. 6, 2002. She had lived in the Akronarea for 55 years, residing at 815 Swartz Rd. Preceded in death in 1984 by husbandof 40 years, Virgil she issur- vived by only child, Homer Stine and daughter- in-law, Rachel Stine, of Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren, Scott Edwin, BrettRobert, and Janna Lynn; great-grandchildren, Brendan, Skyler, and Hunter, all of Dallas, Texas; sister-in-law, Gladys Frazee of NewMartinsville, W. formerdaughter-in-law, Lois Darlene Freeman of Dallas, Texas.

Funeral services will beThurs- day, 1 p.m., at SchermesserFuner- al Home, 1446 S. Main where friends may call one hour prior to services, Dr. Charles F.Billington officiating. Interment atNorthlawn Memorial Gardens. (Schermesser, Akron Chapel, 330-724-9351.) Edith Belle Smith Edith Belle Smith, 93, ofAkron, formerly of Wheeling and Bellaire, died Sunday, Jan.

6, 2002, at the Rose Lane Health Care Center in Massillon, Ohio. She was born Sept. 4, 1908, in Colerain, Ohio, the daughter of the late James and Emma Weir Bosley. Edith was a member of the South Arlington United Methodist Church in Akron, and a life member of the Gold Star Wives. In addition to her was preceded in death by herhus- band, Daniel H.

1944; daughter, ShirleyAnn McDaniel; granddaughter, Julie Bellville; eight brothers andtheir spouses, and cousins. Edith is survived by daughters, Dorothy Elliott and her husband, Lester, ofNew- ark, Ohio, Dolores Paul and her husband, Don, of Akron, Ohio, and Carol Boyles and her of Mesa, 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920Nation- al Brookside, Ohio, on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Thursday at2 p.m., with the Rev. Jerrie Bell-Brion officiating.

Interment at Greenwood Cemetery in Bellaire, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the choice or the South Arlington United Methodist Church, 790 S. Arlington Akron, Ohio 44306. Mattison Brooke Taylor NORTON Mattison Brooke Taylor, infant, went to heaven Jan. 6, 2002.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at the Hahn- Hostetler Funeral Home, Fr. Edward Lajack officiating. Calling hourswill be held TODAY from 7 to 9 p.m. (Hahn-Hostetler, 330-825-2467.) Ralph E. VanLieu Former Kenmore Pee Wee coach Ralph VanLieu, 73, passed on at Akron General Hospital on Jan.

6, 2002. He left this world surrounded by his wife of 52 years and his many children. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, at St.

Catholic Church in Wooster, Ohio (527 Beall Ave.) The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the PrenticeFuner- al Home (1154 Kenmore Akron). In lieu of may be made to People to People Ministries (454 E. Ohio 44691, 330-262-1622); Boys Village (2803Akron Wooster, Ohio (Cremation Societyof Ohio, 800-664-1012.) Betty Ann Wargo (nee Terwilliger) Betty Ann Wargo (nee Terwilliger) passed away Jan. 7, 2002.

Born in Kenmore, she attended Park United Methodist Church and Boulevard United Methodist Church. She is survived by daughters, Valerie J. (Robbin) Kratzerof Kansas, Deborah K. (Ron) Edelen of Barberton; fivegrandchil- dren, five great-grandchildren; brother, Warren (Shirley)Terwilliger; and sister, Ethel (Ray) Bradshaw of Akron. Funeral services at 10 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Barberton, Rev. Linda Somerville officiating. Burial atLakewood Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Hospice. (Cox, Barberton, 330-745-3311.) Elizabeth (Lewis) Williams MANCHESTER (Lewis) Williams, 83, of Manchester, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002. Bette was born inMan- chester, had been a life resident, andwas a lifelong member of anchester Trinity Chapel. She was preceded in death byher parents, William and MaryLewis; sister, Mary L.

Keller; and brother, Harold Park Lewis. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Vernon Williams; sons, James (Rhonda) of New York, John (Elizabeth), and Robert (Denise), all of Manchester; Trevor, Jeremy, Scott, and Jennifer Williams, and Christopher and Pat and nephews. The family wishes to give special thanks to the Franklin Township Paramedics and Kidney Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Swigart- Easterling Funeral Home(Route 93, Canal Fulton), Rev.

Michael Hernandez officiating. Burial willbe at Manchester Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Manchester Trinity Chapel, 5781 Manchester 44319, or the AmericanDiabetes Association, Memorial and Honor Program NCC, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.

(Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356.) www.legacy.com Hymie Williams Hymie Williams, 82, of Canton, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 7, 2002, at Mercy MedicalCenter. He was born Sept. 5, Pittsburgh, to Frank and Bella (Jenkins) Williams. Mr.Williams was a sportswriter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer for 60 years, and a radio sportscaster for WINW, WHOF, WOIO, WQIO, WRCW.

During Mr. career he was recognized by several organizations for hisoutstanding work. The organizations thatpre- sented him with awards includethe Canton Jewish Center Hall ofFame, College of Wooster Hall of Fame, Canton Amateur Hall of Negro Oldtimers Athletic Association, Greater Canton Bowling Association Hall of Fame, Canton Class A Baseball Association, Syrian Lebanese BowlingAssociation, American Bowling Congress, McKinley High School Football Hallof Fame, Vince Shupe Memorial Award, Canton GoldenGloves, Eastern Ohio Basketball Officials, Canton Slow Pitch League, and the Hall of Fame Luncheon Club. He was a member of Shaaray Torah Synagogue, Agudas Achim Congregation, and the CantonJewish Community Center. Hymiegraduat- ed from McKinley High Schoolin 1936.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and James Moore of Highland Park, son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Becky Williams ofHartville; brother and sister-in-law, Burton and Selma Williams ofBoston, grandchildren, Bethami and Jamie Moore, Kari and Jamie Williams. Funeral services will beThurs- day, 1 p.m., at ShaarayTorah Synagogue, 432 30th St.N.W., with Cantor Bruce Braun officiating. Interment will be at Canton Hebrew Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be madeto Shaaray Torah Synagogue, Agudas Achim Congregation, or the Stark County Amateur Hall of Fame. (Arnold, 330-456-7291.) Beattrice V.

Young Beattrice V. Young, home to be with the Lord on Jan. 5, 2002. Born inEl- bon, had lived in this community over 50 years. She loved music, was an entertainer inthe music industry, played forLittle Pubfor many years, and was affiliated with Mount Zion Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her parents, and by sister, Margaret, she is survived by godson, Shahe Calhoun of Akron; brother, Thaddeus Mosley of Pittsburgh, sisters, Orvetta (Kenneth) Ward of Amherst, N.Y., Corliss (Merle) Woodlee of Englewood, special niece, Marlea (Kenneth) Brown of Canton, Ohio; a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, at 11 a.m., at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto with Rev. Dr.L.C. Cooper officiating.

Processionwill form, and condolences may be sent to 695 Aberdeen 44310. (SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO RHODEN MEMORIAL HOME, 330-724-1201.) www.rhodenmemorialhome.com Serving You For 87 Years! 330-836-2216 All Credit Cards Accepted www.ahernsflorist.com a01001558 www.Ohio.com Akron Beacon Journal Wednesday, January 9, D5 Page System AKRK by SCP3 Time 20:17:18 Date Section OBIT Page 5 (int page 1) paginated by SCP 1.4.4 on January 8, 2002 at 20:17:07 MC Method CyanMagentaYellowBlack.