Rosario D'Agostino
ROOTSTOWN - Rosario D'Agostino, 75, formerly of Kent, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, at Longmeadow Care Center of Ravenna. Born Sept. 29, 1924, in Locri, Calabria, Italy, he was the son of Joseph and Rosa (Varacalli) D'Agostino. He lived in Kent before moving to Rootstown six years ago. Mr. D'Agostino was a weaver for Cleveland Wire and Cloth until he retired in 1983. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. He was an Italian Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Carmella (Polichena), to whom he was married 47 years; son, Joseph (Molly) of Fort Pierce, Fla.; daughter, Rosalind (Kenneth) Shaw of Rootstown; six grandchildren; brother, Patsy of Strongsville; and sister, Anna Salvaggio of Lyndhurst. His brothers, Rocco and Tony, and sister, Immeculata Reale, died previously. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna, with Msgr. Robert Sabatino officiating. Entombment will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery mausoleum in Ravenna. Memorials may be made to the Robinson Memorial Hospital Hospice.

Timothy Doolittle
Timothy Doolittle, 50, of West Grant Street, Kent, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna of cancer. Born July 5, 1950 in Akron, he was the son of James Earl and Deloris E. (Humphrey) Doolittle. Mr. Doolittle was a maintenance electrician at the Hudson Schools for 14 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Andy, to whom he was married 28 years; daughter, Dusty (Richard) Rieber of Akron; mother, Deloris of Kent; brothers, James (Linda) of Akron, Thomas (Kelli) of Ravenna, David (Robin) of Corpus Christi, Texas and Terry (Jiselle) of Washington; sisters, Darlene of Aurora, Donna of Houston, Diana (Wes) Rhodes of Kent, and Denise (Keith) Adler of Kent. His father, James, mother-in-law Lenore Eckler; niece, Angela; and grandparents died previously. Calling hours will be held 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Dr. Daniel Griggs officiating. Memorials may be made to RMH Foundation, Visiting Nurse and Hospice, P.O. Box 1204, Ravenna, or the Tim Doolittle Memorial Scholarship Fund, Hudson Local Schools, 2440 Hudson-Aurora Road, Hudson, 44236.

Margaret Veitch
Margaret Veitch, 84, of Saxe Road, Mogadore, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, at Kent Healthcare Center. Born Sept. 21, 1915 in Akron, she was the daughter of Rudolph and Jelen (Peiperski) Chudanov. Mrs. Veitch was an avid rose gardener. Survivors include her daughter, H. Allene (Adrian) Marko of Akron; granddaughter, Adrianne Leigh Marko of Akron; Rootstown; and sisters, Anne Hutton of Rootstown and Lily (Francis) Pahls of Charlestown Township. Her husband, Allan E.; daughter, Alice Faye; and brother, Ely (Margaret E.) Chudanov, died previously. Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, with Dr. George A. Hazlett officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Akron.

Frank S. Werschey
Frank S. Werschey, 70, of Newton Falls, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, at St. Joseph Health Center following a heart attack. Born May 6, 1930 in Lincoln, Ill., he was the son of Carl and Marie (Fiorse) Werschey. A life resident of Newton Falls, he graduated from Newton Falls High School and attended Kent State University for three years before the military. Mr. Werschey was a system analyst at I.B.M. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Newton Falls and past president of the Data Processing Management Association. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War veteran, he was a member of American Legion Post No. 236 in Newton Falls. Survivors include his wife, Regina "Jean" (Massuri), whom he married Jan. 26, 1957; son, Robert F. of Las Vegas, Nev.; daughter, Mrs. Ray (Linda) Bennight of Newton Falls; one grandchild; and brother, Carl Werschey of Newton Falls. A brothe and a sister died previously. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Thursday at Borowski Memorial Home in Newton Falls.

Robert Louis Goodyear
Robert Louis Goodyear, 87, of Zephyrhills, Fla., and Findlay, Ohio, who had relatives in Ravenna, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, at Hospice House in Dade City, Fla. Born April 2, 1913 in Bloomdale, Ohio, he was the son of Adlophus and Grace (Shimmin) Goodyear. He was a former resident of Fostoria, Ohio, near Findlay. Mr. Goodyear worked with N&W Railroad until he retired in 1974. He was a member of Fostoria Wesley Methodist Church, Scottish Rite Valley of Toledo 32nd Degree Mason, Zenobia Shrine Temple and Fostoria Shrine Club, and a 52-year member of Fostoria Masonic Bodies. He was Past Master of Fostoria Chapter 288 F&AM and Council 90 of Royal and Select Masons, Past High Priest of Garfield Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Past Commander of Fostoria Commandery of Knights Templar, Past Patron of Fostoria Chapter 94 OES and Past President of Fostoria Mausoleum Society. He received honorary Highest Degree from DeMalay. Survivors include his wife, Donita Corbin Dietelbach, whom he had married June 9, 1988, in Fostoria; stepsons, Fredrick, Robert, David, Raymond, Timothy and Tony Dietelbach, all of Findlay, Michael Dietelbach of Lutz, Fla., and Richard Dietelbach of Zephyrhills, Fla.; 17 step-grandchildren; and nine great-step-grandchildren. His first wife, Mildred Hartley Sahs; stepson, John Dietelbach; stepdaughter, Donavee Vosburgh; sister, Mary Goodyear; and brothers, Adolph and Thomas, died previously. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL, 33607-1460.

Jennie L. Zahrobsky
Jennie L. Zahrobsky, 88, of Ravenna, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. Born Feb. 19, 1912 in Chicago, she was the daughter of George and Jennie (Kopriva) Lubic. She had been a resident of Plymouth, Wis., then lived in Atwater for two years before coming to Ravenna three and a half years ago. Mrs. Zahrobsky had been a bookkeeper with the Continental Bank of Chicago and other area banks. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church of Stow. Survivors include her son, Richard (Charlotte) of Kiel, Wis.; daughters, Jean (Jim) Thomas of Atwater, Charleen (Chuck) Teege of Denmark, Wis., and Rosalyn (Arthur) Powell of Poland, Ohio; 20 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Charlie J.; brother, George Lubic; and sister, Mildred Kohout, died previously. There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held Monday at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Chicago. Arrangements are being handled by Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Lung Association.

Raymond J. Brieda
AURORA - Raymond J. Brieda, 40, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, at Metro Health Center in Cleveland following injuries from a traffic accident Sunday on Chamberlain Road in Mantua Township. Born March 7, 1960, in Edmonton, Canada, he was the son of Virginio and Helena (Kwossk) Brieda. He had lived in Maple Heights before moving to the Aurora-Mantua area, where he was a resident for 23 years. He attended Maplewood Vocational School and was a 1978 graduate of Crestwood High School. Mr. Brieda was a laborer for many years in the landscaping and contracting trades. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mantua. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and playing pool and was an avid sports fan. In addition to his parents, who live in Aurora, survivors include his sister, Teresa (Bill) Betcher of Algonquin, Ill. Calling hours will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Green's Funeral Home in Mantua, where prayer services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, followed by services at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mantua, with the Rev. Thomas McCarthy officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery in Mantua Township.

Allen Lesley Adams
BRADY LAKE - Allen Lesley Adams, 84, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. Born Aug. 29, 1915 in Cadiz, Ohio, he was the son of Allen L. and Rosa Belle (Pettay) Adams Sr. Mr. Adams was a self-employed truck driver. He loved to work on cars, boating, and was a "jack of all trades." Survivors include his daughter, Ruth A. (Ernest) Carlson of Brady Lake; three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. His son, John Allen Adams, died in 1968. His former wife, Ruth M. (Patton), also died previously. Visitation will be held 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Private burial and graveside services will take place at Cadiz Union Cemetery in Cadiz.

Arlene M. Best
Arlene M. Best, 95, a former area resident, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2000, in Seminole, Fla. Born June 17, 1905 in Jamestown, Pa., she was the daughter of Plumber and Zella Plant. Mrs. Best assisted her husband, Dr. Clark E. Best, in his Ravenna chiropractice. She was an elementary school teacher prior to her marriage. Survivors include her son, Robert, of Berlin Heights; grandchildren, Susan Hamlin of North Carolina, Jeanne Johnston of Diamond, Judi Beers of Kent and Thomas Best of Ravenna; six great-grandchildren; and Margaret Best of Ravenna. Her husband, Clark E., died previously. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements were handled by Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home in Florida.

Frances Maksim
Former Diamond resident Frances Maksim, 86, of Las Vegas died Saturday, July 29, 2000. Born June 22, 1914 in Sharon, Pa., she was the daughter of Thomas and Frances Carney. She had lived in Diamond for 20 years before spending the last 34 years of her life in Las Vegas. Mrs. Maksim and her husband, George, owned and operated Maksim's Market. She was a graduate of St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Collins and Martha Heimerdinger, both of Las Vegas, and son, James of Las Vegas. Her husband and daughter, Ann Kirkwood, died previously.

Rebecca Marie "Becky" Dasch
Rebecca Marie "Becky" Dasch, 9, of Claridon Township died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, at her home of Wilm's Tumor, a children's form of cancer. Born Jan. 31, 1991, in Mayfield Heights, she was the daughter of Stephen and Marie (Sutter) Dasch. She was a fourth-grader at St. Helen's School in Newbury where she had been Student of the Month several times. She enjoyed gardening and potting Maple tree seedlings, which she gave to friends and family. Survivors include her parents, Stephen and Marie Dasch; brother, Joshua, of the home; grandparents, Martin and Grace Sutter of Burton; and great-grandmother, Gizella Riboczi of Russell Township. Her grandparents, Gustave and Julia (Szuhay) Dasch Sr., died previously. Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Green's Funeral Home in Mantua. A prayer service will be held on Monday at 10:45 a.m. Monday followed by services at noon at St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Road in Newbury with Rev. Jay McPhillips officiating. Burial is in Claridon Center Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Hospice of The Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, 44119; The Leprechaun Foundation, 7035 Columbia Road, Olmstead Falls, 44119; or to The Becky Dasch Fund at any branch of National City Bank.

Robert Haney
Robert Haney, 68, of Ridgeway, Mo., died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000, at his home. Born Dec. 20, 1931, in New Metamoras, Ohio, he was the son of Archie and Carrie (Hall) Haney. He was a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Jan Stahlberg, whom he married July 8, 1987, in Las Vegas.; daughters, Robin Dowey, Tanya Robertson, Andrea Sharpe, Denise Entler and Sherri Chico, all of Ravenna; step-son, Curt Stahlberg, of Bellplain, Minn.; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchidren; four step-grandchildren; and brother, Harry Dean Haney of Rootstown. His brothers, Evert, Louie and Donald Haney; and a grandson all died previously. There will be no calling hours. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Roberson Funeral Home in Bethany, Mo. The body has been cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to Harrison County Hospice, Bethany, Mo. in care of the Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, Mo. 64424.

Carl W. Simpson
Carl W. Simpson, 84, of Ravenna Township, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000, at his home. Born June 8, 1916, in Ashland County, he was the son of William and Jessie (North) Simpson. He lived in Ravenna for 52 years. Mr. Simpson was retired from his job as a tool and die maker with RB&W in Kent. He was a member of the Ravenna Moose No. 1234 and the Ravenna Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He was an avid bowler. Survivors include sons, Charles Raymond of Ravenna, Calvert Carl of Kent, Kenneth Eugene of Kentucky, Richard of Oregon, and Dennis of Akron; daughters, Clara May Jacobs and Nancy Townend, both of Ravenna, Kay Kanode of Rootstown and Debbie Trevise of South Carolina; 23 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Jane Knapp of Ashland. His wife, Waneta, died in May, 2000. His brothers, Harold and George also died previously. The will be no calling hours. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Shorts Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel with Rev. Bruce Chouinard officiating. A private burial will take place. Memorials may be made to Robinson Memorial Hospital Foundation Hospice.

Doug S. Gowe
Doug S. Gowe, 47, of Parma, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, at his home. Born Dec. 5, 1952, in Medina, he was the son of James and Beverly Gowe. He lived in Medina County most of his life, moving to Parma five years ago. Mr. Gowe was an electrician for C.F.I. Electric. He loved music and was an accomplished drummer in numerous bands. Survivors include his wife, Debbie (McVeigh); sons, Keith (Angela) Schmidt and Tyler Gowe, both of Parma; daughters, Kimberly and Patricia, both of Parma; his mother and stepfather, Beverly (Earl) Hanovich of Medina; and brother, Don (Becky) Gowe of Medina. His father died previously. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Medina Chapel, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery.

Bonnie Hunt
Bonnie (Frame) Hunt, 92, of Kent, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000. Born Jan. 22, 1908, in Frametown, W.Va., she was the daughter of Russell Robert and Altona Margaret (Dotson) Frame. A Kent resident for 64 years, Mrs. Hunt was a homemaker. She was a member of the Brimfield Community Church. Survivors include her sons, Elton "Sonny" (Sandy) of Brimfield and Dale (Faye) of Lakeland, Fla.; daughters, Norma "Nora" Noreen of Brimfield and Linda Kelley of Hazelton, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; and sister, Lottie Reed of New Martinsville, W.Va. Her husband, Spencer, whom she married Nov. 18, 1928; grandson, Danny G. Cartell; brothers, Arthur, Grafton, Lawrence, Woodrow and Robert Frame, all died previously. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Redmon Funeral Home in Stow. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Brimfield Community Church, 4567 S.R. 43, Kent. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery in Brimfield.

Frances Marion Perkovich
Private services will be held for Frances Marion Perkovich, 66, of 1757 4th St. Ext., Warren, who died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are being handled by Borowski Memorial Home in Newton Falls.

William Bauman, 81
EDINBURG - William C. Bauman Sr., 81, died Saturday at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna following a brief illness. Born Aug. 5, 1919 in Tallmadge, he was the son of John and Catherine (Dishon) Bauman. He had lived in Edinburg for 25 years. Mr. Bauman was a dairy farmer his entire life. He was a member of the Portage County Farm Bureau and the Edinburg United Church. Survivors include his wife, Katherine (Schopper), to whom he was married 53 years; sons, Michael (Barbara), and William Jr. both of Edinburg; daughters, Judy (Dick) Stephens of Findlay, Sandra (David) Gorham of Edinburg, and Donna (Derek) Fasig of Brimfield; nine grandchildren; and sister, Bertha Wiebelt of Florida. A twin brother, John; a brother, Robert; and sisters, Louise, Ruth and Dorothy, died previously. A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Edinburg United Church. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were made by the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel. Memorials may be made to Edinburg United Church or the Edinburg Fire Department (EMS).

Ruth Scott, 85
Ruth E. Scott, 85, of Ravenna Township, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2000, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. Born Nov. 18, 1914 in Ravenna, she was a daughter of Chester C. and Lois E. (Swartz) Bentley. She was a life resident of Ravenna. Mrs. Scott was a homemaker. She was a member of First Congregational Church of Ravenna and served 27 years as the church's financial secretary. She was a deaconess emeritus. Survivors include her son, Richard (Jane) of Granville; daughters, Edith Scott of Ravenna and Joy (Joseph) Mazzola of North Carolina; two grandchildren; and sister, Ethel Copeland of Ravenna. Her husband, Sandy T., died in 1957. Her brother, Glenn Bentley, died previously. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Shorts Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Congregational Church of Ravenna, with the Rev. Jeffrey S. Frantz officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Ravenna. Memorials may be made to First Congregational Church of Ravenna.

Cecil Mullins, 68
Former Mantua resident Cecil Pat Mullins, 68, of Hilliard, Fla., died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, at his home. Born Dec. 17, 1931, in Clay, W.Va., he moved to Hilliard from Mantua 13 years ago. He retired from Ford Motor Corporation plant in Walton Hills. Survivors include his wife, Ethel L., to whom he was married 48 years; sons, Price C. (Betty) of Hilliard, Fla., Jeffrey A. (Tammie) of New Castle, Pa., and Pat B. of Mantua; daughters, Cecilia P. Swanson of Mantua, Nancy I. Lawson and Victoria L., both of Hilliard; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; mother, Pearl Virginia Love of Hilliard; and brother, Grover Lee (Linda), of Spring Lake, N.C. His father, Pat; sister, Evelyn; and brother, Luther, died previously. A private funeral service will be held for the family. Green Pine Funeral Home and Cemetery in Yulee, Fla., is handling arrangements.

Sarah Carson, 80
Sarah E. Carson, 80, of Ravenna, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000, at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna. Born Jan. 6, 1920, in Seward, Pa., she was the daughter of Cecil and Gertrude (Engler) Wagner. She was a longtime resident of Ravenna and Rootstown. Mrs. Carson was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Leland of Placeville, Calif.; and sister, Eleanor Crites of Ellet. Her brother, Cecil Wagner, died previously. The will be no local calling hours or services. Burial will be in White Rose Chapel in Glendale, Ariz. Local arrangements were handled by Shorts Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel.