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Miscellaneous Summit County, Ohio Obituaries - 1998
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Ruth E. Dietzel Hahn
STUART, Fla. -- Ruth E. Dietzel Hahn, 65, of Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio, and Stuart, Fla., died Thursday, May 14, 1998, at Indian River Memorial Hospital in Vero Beach, Fla. A native of Fostoria, she was a winter resident of Stuart, Fla. She was a substitute teacher in northeast Ohio schools and directed church choirs and community choruses in communities where her husband served churches. She was a member and leader in United Methodist Women, a member of the Wesleyan Bell Choir, the Celebration Choir, A Stephen Minister, the co-leader of XYZ (55+ group), Heart to Heart partner, pre-service pianist, a Volunteer in Prayer, accompanist for the pre-school vespers, a choir director for Ontario UMC. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Rev. Bob Hahn of Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio, and Stuart, Fla.; sons, Mark Hahn of Lakewood, Tim Hahn of Cleveland, Andy Hahn of Westlake, and Fernando Tricta Jr. of Toronto, Canada; daughter, Anna Beddow of England; brother, Rev. David E. Dietzel of Fort Myers, Fla.; four grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Second at Adams, in Port Clinton; and at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church on State Road in Parma. Friends may call after the church service. Those who wish may contribute to the Memorial Fund of Trinity United Methodist Church in Port Clinton and the Memorial Fund of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Parma.

Melvin T. Hales
Melvin T. Hales, 80, passed away June 1, 1998, at Akron City Hospital. Mr. Hales was a member of Church of the Master United Methodist Church, and had worked for A.R.A. as director of food services in the Dover Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; sons, Lloy of Arizona, Merideth (Yahna) of Canton; daughter, Judy (David) of North Canton; 12 grandchildren; and sister, Thelma Foura of Elyria, Ohio. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at Church of the Master United Methodist Church, 800 E. Market St., Akron, with Pastor Bruce Batchelor-Glader officiating. Memorials may be made to the church. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

Martha E. Hall
Martha E. Hall, 86, passed away May 30, 1998, at St. Thomas Hospital. Friends may call from 6 to 8 TONIGHT at FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. (at Gilchrist Road). Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Cemetery. (FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 784-3334.)

Bill Jack Halloway
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S. C. -- Bill Jack Halloway, 66, of Belle Drive, died Monday, June 1, 1998, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 4, 1931, in Pardee, Va., a son of the late Fred and Gladys Gibson Halloway. Mr. Halloway retired from the East Ohio Gas Co. in Akron, prior to moving to North Myrtle Beach in 1987. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Charlene Halloway of North Myrtle Beach, S. C.; sons, Paul Halloway of Ft. Myers, Fla., Bill J. Halloway Jr. of North Myrtle Beach, S. C., and Leon Halloway of Pawleys Island, S. C.; daughters, Jackie Kaisk and Melinda Halloway, both of North Myrtle Beach, S. C.; brothers, James Halloway of Ravenna, Fred Halloway of West Virginia, and Frank Halloway of Hartville; sisters, Betty Lynch of Barberton, Phyllis Jaggers of Ligonier, Pa.; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 1998, at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, with Dr. Carl E. Compton officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1601 Oak St. Suite 307, Myrtle Beach, S. C. 29577. McMillan-Small Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John D. Hammond
John D. Hammond, age 50, passed away suddenly June 26, 1998. Funeral service Tuesday, 1 p.m. at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd., Revs. Bryan Feathers and Dale Smith officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 7 to 9 p.m. TODAY and one hour prior to service time Tuesday. (Prentice, 753-7721.)

Mary H. Hamon
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Mary H. Hamon, 83, died June 9, 1998. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she was a Cleveland and Cuyahoga Falls resident since 1977, and had attended Stow Alliance Fellowship. Preceded in death by husband, LeRoy, in 1977, and brothers, Louis and Joseph Nycz, she is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Dolores and Nicholas Geryak of Macedonia; son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Donna Hamon of Stow; four grandsons; two great-grandsons; sisters, Frances Soinski of Florida, Lillian Kostura of North Carolina and Bernice Cicero of Independence. Funeral service Saturday, 11 a.m. at Redmon Funeral Home, Rev. John Cervone officiating, and where friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial at All Saints Cemetery in Northfield. (Redmon, Stow, 688-6631.)

Florence H. Hanzie
RITTMAN -- Florence H. Hanzie, 85, died June 12, 1998, at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital. She is survived by her sons, Larry (Jan) Hanzie and Terry (Sandy) Hanzie, all of Rittman; daughter, Mrs. Stan (Gloria) Hartzler of Orrville; nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Services will be Monday, 10:30 a.m., at the Smithville Apostolic Christian Church. Interment at the Apostolic Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Gillman Funeral Home in Rittman; and one hour before service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Apostolic Christian Home, 10680 Steiner Rd., Rittman 44270. (Gillman, 925-2911.)

Elizabeth M. Hargrave
UNIONTOWN -- Elizabeth M. Hargrave, born Oct. 10, 1906, passed away June 11, 1998, at Altercare of Hartville. Born in Jeffersonville, Ind., she lived in the Akron area 38 years. Mrs. Hargrave retired from Sanford Rose and Associates in 1974, where she was their top female counselor. Preceded in death by her parents, and beloved husband, James F. Hargrave, she is survived by daughter, Sandra McCarter of North Carolina; grandchildren, Diana (Steven) Pursley of Uniontown, Kimbra (Richard) Fulcher of North Carolina, and Steven (Sharon) Robinson of Calif.; and her most precious gifts, her great-grandchildren, Mitchell and Matthew Pursley, and Trevor and Erin Fulcher. She also leaves sister, Martha; and brother, Jack, who reside in Florida. Cremation has taken place, and burial will be in Salem, Ind., next to James. There will be no calling hours. If desired, donations may be made to Temple Baptist Church Missionary Fund, 1212 Greensburg Rd., Uniontown 44685. (FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 784-3334.)

Charles Hartung
BARBERTON -- Charles Hartung, 65, passed away June 14, 1998. Arrangements announced later. (Cox, Barberton, 745-3311.)

Bertha M. Hathaway
SHARON CENTER -- Bertha M. Hathaway (nee First), 76, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 30, 1998. Mrs. Hathaway was born in Barberton and resided in Sharon Center 42 years. She was a baker for Highland School District, retiring in 1982, and an active member of the Loyal Oak Community Chapel. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Mrs. Hathaway is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Carolyn of Wadsworth, Virgil ``Bud'' Jr. and Cherie of Marietta, Ga.; daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Gary Buckholdt of Doylestown; daughter-in-law, Joann of Akron; eight grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Virgil ``Bud'' Sr.; son, Bruce; granddaughter, Sheila; grandson, David; brother, Eldred First; sisters, Daisy Garn and Bonnie Blough. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, where funeral services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., Pastor Dale E. Henneman officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. (Hilliard Cox Mullaney, 334-1501.)

Richard L. Hawkins
Richard L. Hawkins, 41, died June 1, 1998. A lifetime resident of the area, Rick had been employed by Sirpilla's RV for the past four years. He attended the Cornerstone Chapel of North Canton, and was an avid boater. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Noel Hawkins of Clinton; son, Richard Lee Hawkins II of Georgia; parents, Patricia and Floyd Hawkins of the City of Green; brothers, Timothy Hawkins of Florida and Rev. Thomas Hawkins of France. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 811 Grant St., Pastor Chuck Freeman officiating. Interment at East Liberty Cemetery. Calling hours 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Interval Brotherhood Home, 3445 S. Main St., Akron 44319. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Akron Grant Street, 253-8121.)

Jack R. Hefner
Jack R. Hefner, 61, went home to be with the Lord on June 1, at the Hospice Care Center, after a four-year battle with cancer. He was employed by Manitowoc Crane Sales for 23 years. He was a member of the Portage Lakes Masonic Lodge 752 and The Chapel. He was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Dorothy Hefner; and sister, Jean Skeen. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; daughters, Lori Hughes of Wadsworth, Lynn (James) Hall of Garfield Heights, Teri (Rey) Ruidiaz of Marco Island, Fla.; son, Jon R. Hefner of Akron; grandchildren, Ryan, Brent, Samantha, Cassandra, and Issac ``Ikey''; brother, George Hefner of Bradenton, Fla. A special thanks to Dr. ``Joe'' Koenig and staff, and the very special staff of the Hospice Care Center. Funeral services Thursday, 2 p.m., at the Schermesser Funeral Home, 600 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. (Route 619), Pastor Bill McClure officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Calling hours Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m., and Thursday, one hour prior to services. The Portage Lakes Lodge will conduct Masonic services Wednesday, 7 p.m. The family requests that contributions be made to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333; or ``Hook a Kid on Golf Fund,'' c/o Chris Siesky, Wadsworth High School, 625 Broad St., Wadsworth 44281. (Schermesser, City of Green Chapel, 724-9351.)

Lyle Edward Heidbrider
Lyle Edward Heidbrider, 91, of Atwater, born May 17, 1907, died Thursday at home. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Helen; sons, Robert L. (Yvonne), Donald E. (Nora), Gary Alldredge, and Rex Leach; daughters, Mary (Jack) Coppenger and Evelyn Postal; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; brother, Dolph Heidbreder; daughter-in-law, Pauline. A son, William; and a brother, Fred, died previously. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday. Interment will be at the Atwater Cemetery. (Wood-Kortright, Ravenna, 296-6436).

Helen C. Hensley
Helen C. Hensley, beloved wife of the late Chester (Jimmie) Hensley (retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber), 87, formerly of Akron, died Sunday, May 31, 1998, at her residence in Middletown, Ohio. She was the dear sister of Andy Mittenholzer and Louise Horn. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown, Ohio 45044. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 212 S. Broad St., Middletown, Ohio 45044.

Willa Mae Higgins
Willa Mae Higgins, 62, departed from this life May 29, 1998, at St. Thomas Medical Center. She was a lifetime resident of the Akron community. She is survived by son, Steven; daughters, Agnes, Melodee (Walter) Bellfield, and Allyson (Anthony) Holling, all of Akron; sisters, Emogene (Wes) Salmon of Akron and Mary Wilson of Los Angeles, Calif.; sister-in-law, Doris Higgins; dear friends, Rufus McCoy and Bob Howard; 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, 7 p.m., at Turner Rhoden Memorial Home Chapel, 1101 Palmetto Ave.,, where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until time of service. Condolences may be sent to 366 Bacon St. (SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO TURNER & RHODEN, 724-1201.)

Robert Morton Hill
CALIFORNIA -- Robert Morton Hill, 79, died at his home in Laguna Hills, Calif., on June 4, 1998. He is survived by his sons, Robert J. Hill of Northridge, Calif., Douglas A. Hill of Laguna Hills, Calif., and Donald A. Hill of Apple Valley, Minn.; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; his brother, Donald Hill of Raymore, Mo.; and sister, Marjorie Stone of Monmouth, Ill. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 29, 1998, at the First Christian Church, 201 E. Second Ave., Monmouth, Ill. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, 3300 Fifth Ave., Moline, Ill. Memorials may be made in his name to the Saddleback Memorial Foundation, 24451 Health Center Dr., Laguna Hills, Calif. 92653; or to the First Christian Church, 201 E. Second Ave., Monmouth, Ill. 61462.

Nina W. Himelright
Nina W. Himelright, 65, passed away June 2, 1998, at Hospice Care Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Aug. 14, 1932, in Marietta, Ohio, the daughter of Lewis and Mary Erb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marne; and sister, Viola Williams. She is survived by her loving daughters and son-in-law, Karen and Gary Harkless, and Jackie Raines; sister, Bertha Erb; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Bettie Erb, and Larry and Vicki Johnson; brother-in-law, Gerald Williams; grandchildren, Larry and Tina Rutledge Jr., Sherri and John Mortimer, Carolyn and Chuck Smith, Wanda and Mike Lambert, Melissa and J. M. Simmons; 11 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. (at Gilchrist Road), where services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, with Pastor Kenneth Smith officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family, at Copley Cemetery. (FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 784-3334.)

Eugene F. Hintz Sr.
Eugene F. Hintz Sr., 68, of North Canton, died Monday afternoon, June 8, 1998, at his residence, after a lengthy illness. Born to Floyd and Elizabeth (Armour) Hintz on April 26, 1930, in Massillon, he lived in the Massillon/North Canton area all of his life. He worked at Burroughs Corp. as a senior field engineer for 28 years, retiring in 1982. Eugene served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of Singing Sergeants of U. S. Air Force, and the Cleveland Messiah Chorus. Preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Floyd Hintz Jr., he is survived by wife, Marsha Hintz of North Canton; sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene F. (Susan) Hintz Jr. of Nashville, Tenn., Steven E. Hintz of Fountain, Colo., Daniel F. Hintz of Cleveland, and Scott W. (Kim) Hintz of Roy, Wash.; daughters, Mrs. Nancy Hintz (Dale) Fuchs of Nashville, Tenn., and Marie E. Hintz of Akron; brother, Donald Hintz of New Smyrna, Fla.; and grandchildren, Steven Fuchs, and Adam, Michele, and Kasara Hintz. The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 11, at the Heitger's Jackson Chapel, with a memorial service to follow, Pastor Rick Brinsley officiating. Cremation has taken place in Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Medical Center Hospice, 1445 Harrison Ave. N.W. Suite 300, Canton 44708; or American Lung Association of Stark County, 1300 Christmas Seal Dr. N.W., Canton 44709. (Heitger Funeral Service Jackson Chapel, 1-330-830-0148.)

Rita Leone Holwick
BARBERTON -- Rita Leone Holwick, 86, died June 10, 1998. She was a resident of Barberton most of her life, and a member of Barberton Wesleyan Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Dale M. Holwick Sr.; and parents, Wesley and Anna McDaniel. Surviving are stepson, Dale M. Holwick Jr.; cousin, Donna Lowry, and numerous other cousins. Funeral services Saturday, 10 a.m., at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, Rev. Dennis McCoy officiating. Burial at Asbury Cemetery in Nelsonville. Visitation TONIGHT from 7 to 9. Memorials may be made to Barberton Wesleyan Methodist Church, 222 26th St. N.W., Barberton 44203. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

Richard S. Hood
Richard S. Hood, 82, died June 8, 1998. He was an area resident all his life, and served in the Army during World War II. He retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. in 1979 after 46 years service. His memberships included the Firestone Park United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir and taught Sunday School, Mobile Meals, and Firestone Park A.A.R.P., and he was an umpire with the Summit Umpires Association. Richard was very proud of his many Masonic affiliations. He was a charter member and Past Master of Ernest F. Schaefer Lodge 739 F&AM, Past Commander of Bethany Commandery 72 Knights Templar, Past High Priest of Akron/Washington Chapter 25, Past Illustrious Master of Akron Council 209, Ohio Priory--K.Y.C.H., Shannon Council, Knight Masons of Ireland. He sang in the chorus of Yusef Khan Grotto, was a member of Tadmor Temple AAONMS, past president of Fairlawn Shrine Club, Firestone Square Club, and a member of Shrine Crusaders Unit. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen, in 1993, he is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and David Heaberlin of Rittman, Cheryl and John Pauline of Millersville, Md., Barbara and Terry Achberger of Lisbon, Ohio; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and special relatives, Phil and Cathy Hawkins, Carol and Jame Mitchner, and Eileen and Scott Mintier. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. TODAY at the Schlup-Pucak Funeral Chapel, Kenmore Boulevard at Eighth Street, where Old Portage Lodge 718 will hold Masonic services at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Firestone Park United Methodist Church, with Rev. William Norman and Rev. Ben Black officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the church, 250 N. Firestone Blvd., Akron 44301. (Schlup-Pucak, 745-3131.)

Robin Hrubik
Robin Hrubik, servant of God, gardened to His glory in Bath Township. She died at the age of 41, due to complications from leukemia, on June 10, 1998, at the Cleveland Clinic. She leaves behind her beloved husband, John; daughter, Allyson Voller; son, Jonathon; mother, Pauline Schley; brothers, Ralph, Gary, and Bruce Schley; sisters, Cynthia Schley and Heidi Fodor. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m., in her gardens at 3557 Yellow Creek Rd., Bath 44333. Due the significant medical expenses, gifts may be made to the family by sending to Nancy Faulkner, c/o Frank and Diane Wilson, P.O. Box 1227, Bath 44210. (Hummel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 253-6126.)

Ward G. Huff
Ward G. Huff, 75, of North Canton, died unexpectedly on Saturday. He was born and spent his life in Summit County. He was a World War II veteran, retired from Brown & Graves Lumber Company, and was a member of Mount Pleasant Church of the Brethren. He is survived by his wife, Irene of the home; son and daughter-in-law, J. W. (Sam) and Jan Huff of Lake Township; daughter, Karen Jones of Cuyahoga Falls; son, Gerald R. Huff of Springfield; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis P. and Jan Huff of Connecticut; son, Dean E. Huff of Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Dale E. and Linda Huff of Tennessee; brother and sister-in-law, Park and Betty Huff Jr. of Seattle; brother, Robert Huff of Wadsworth; sister, Eileen Huff of Florida; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Monday, 5 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Church of the Brethren, 4152 Mt. Pleasant St. N.W., North Canton, OH 44720, with Rev. Reid Firestone officiating. A meal will follow. Friends may call Monday, 4 to 5 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Cleveland Clinic Heart Foundation, 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44195 or Habitat for Humanity of Greater Canton, P.O. Box 21234, Canton, OH 44701. (Karlo & Sons, 499-6207.)

Gerald Huhn
Gerald C. Huhn Sr. (Knute), 77, of Akron, died suddenly June 1, 1998, in Greensburg, Pa. Gerry was a life resident of Akron and retired from Goodyear Tire in 1975 after 30 years service. Gerald was a veteran of the Army Air Corps in World War II. He was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church, the D.A.V. Stadelman Chapter 35, the U.R.W. Local 2, the Goodyear 25-Year Club, and the Ohio and Summit County Genealogy Society. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lena (Sutter) Huhn; sisters, Helen Gemind Richardson, Ruth Zumsteg, and Marguerite O'Dell; brother, Charles F. Huhn Jr.; and niece, Sandra Gemind, he is survived by his wife of 52 years, Thelma; sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Donna Huhn of Uniontown, Kenneth and Nancy Huhn of Bangor, Maine, and Kevin Huhn of Denver, Colo.; sister-in-law, Maxine Huhn of Akron; grandchildren, Michele Louderback, John and Jeff Huhn, Dana and Scott Harris; two great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday, 10 a.m., at the Hummel Funeral Home, 500 E. Exchange St., Rev. Larry Baldridge officiating. Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hummel Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Springfield Baptist Church or the St. Francis Academy in Salina, Kan. (Hummel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 253-6126.)

Reable G. Humphrey
Reable G. Humphrey, 75, of Akron, passed away June 5, 1998 at Akron General Hospital. She was born in Elkhorn City, Ky., the daughter of Christopher and Leontine Stapleton. Mrs. Humphrey was retired from Acme Click. Survivors include her loving daughters and sons-in-law, Alice and Roger Dean of Akron, Linda and Roy Haywood of Florida; son and daughter-in-law, James and Glenna King of Florida; sisters, Dolores Puckett of Tallmadge, Evelene Bartley of Kentucky; brothers, Erman Stapleton of Akron, Hubert Stapleton of Alabama; step-daughters, JoAnn Humphrey, and Beth Barnes; stepson, Tom Humphrey; eight grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; eight step-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Baxter Humphrey and son, Charles. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. (at Gilchrist Rd.) where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. David T. Lanum officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery. (FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 784-3334.)

Worley E. Hurst Jr.
BARBERTON -- Worley E. Hurst Jr., 73, died June 9, 1998. He was a life resident of Barberton, retired from PPG Industries after 40 1/2 years of service, and was a member of the Barberton First Church of Christ for 38 years. He was preceded in death by wife, Dorothy; parents, Worley and Ethel; and brother, Richard. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and Bill Huber, Joy and Bob Quinlan; grandchildren, Jamie and Nathan Saylor, Connie Huber Weidleman, and Mike Huber; great-grandchildren, Erika, Bethany, Casey, Jamie Saylor Jr., and Heather and Melinda Weidleman; sister, Frances Davis; and brothers, Lester, Louis, and Daniel. Funeral services Saturday, 11 a.m., at the Barberton First Church of Christ, with Rick Cherok officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

Worley E. Hurst Jr.
BARBERTON -- Worley E. Hurst Jr., 73, died June 9, 1998. He was born in Santoy, Ohio and lived in Barberton most of his adult life. He retired from PPG Industries after 40 1/2 years of service, and was a member of the Barberton First Church of Christ for 38 years. He was preceded in death by wife, Dorothy; parents, Worley and Ethel; and brother, Richard. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and Bill Huber, Joy and Bob Quinlan; grandchildren, Jamie and Nathan Saylor, Connie Huber Weidleman, and Mike Huber; great-grandchildren, Erika, Bethany, Casey, Jamie Saylor Jr., and Heather and Melinda Weidleman; sister, Frances Davis; and brothers, Lester, Louis, and Daniel. Services Saturday, 11 a.m., at Barberton First Church of Christ, Rick Cherok officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

Herman L. ``Chub'' Huth
Herman L. ``Chub'' Huth, 76, of Randolph, died Sunday at his home, following a long illness. Preceded in death by brothers, Sylvan, Harold, and Freddie; and sisters, Helen and Marie, he is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marie (Wirbel); sons, Bernard (Sherie) Huth of Paris Township and Gerald (Cathy) Huth of North Olmsted; daughter, Elaine (Thomas) Yarolin of Edinburg; 11 grandchildren; sister, Edith Engelhart of Randolph; and brother, Claude Huth of Randolph. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Randolph. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to the Portage County Muscular Dystrophy Organization, 3595 Work Rd., Ravenna 44266. (Wood-Kortright, 296-6436.)

John J. Hyde Sr.
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- John J. Hyde Sr., 85, passed away June 12, 1998. Mr. Hyde was born in Cuyahoga Falls and resided there his entire life. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1932, and worked as a lab technician for the B. F. Goodrich Co., retiring May 1, 1975 with 43 years of service. He also managed Hale Bowling Lanes in the '50s and '60s. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Cuyahoga Falls Council 2362, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and was secretary of the Union of Poles Group 11. He was an avid bowler, golfer, and loved gardening and a sense of humor. He was preceded in death by son, John J. Hyde Jr.; and grandson, John (Jay) Hyde, and is survived by his wife of 58 years, Stella; daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and Vic Giannini of Akron, and Maribeth and Ted Williams of Cuyahoga Falls; 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Veronica (Walter) Wolf of Cuyahoga Falls, Helen Tratnyek of El Cajon, Calif.; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls 44221, where a Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus Cuyahoga Falls Council 2362. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church of Cuyahoga Falls. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of other remembrances, donations may be made to St. Joseph's Restoration Fund, 215 Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls 44221. (Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home

Dorothy K. Hymes
KENMORE -- Dorothy K. Hymes, 63, went home to be with the Lord May 28, 1998. Funeral services Tuesday 1 p.m. at the First Apostolic Church of Tallmadge, 191 South Avenue, Rev. Kenneth D. Bulgrin Jr. and Rev. John Keys officiating. Interment, Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation at the Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel, 760 East Market St., TODAY 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday at the Church 12 noon until service time. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the First Apostolic Church of Tallmadge. (Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel, 535-7141.)


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