Ruby Terrell
Ruby Terrell, 79, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 1998. Graveside services will be held Friday, March 6, 1998, 10 a.m., at Mt. Peace Cemetery, Rev. Dr. L. C. Cooper, officiating. Condolences may be sent to 1084 Delia Ave. (SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO TURNER & RHODEN, 724-1201.)

Gayle Saylor Thomas
Gayle Saylor Thomas, age 56, of Centre, Ala., passed away Thursday, March 12, 1998, unexpectedly. She was a Rome, Ga., native and had resided in Centre, Ala., where she served as a managed care coordinator with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Gadsden, Ala. Preceded in death by her father, Burtis Salter on April 1, 1996, she is survived by her husband, Ray T. Thomas; sons, Jay Thomas of Windsor, Canada and Baylen Thomas of San Diego, Calif.; daughter, Rayelle Thomas of Cocoa, Fla.; mother, Evelyn Downey Salter of Hartville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Glenn and Carol Salter of Tallmadge and Tim and Gay Salter of Uniontown; sister, Connie Salter of Hartville; and several nieces and nephews. Services were Monday in Alabama. Friends may call Thursday, 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Arnold Funeral Home in Hartville, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Fr. Kevin Fete officiating. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Angel Flight, 8742 Airport Blvd., Leesburg, Fl. 34788. (Arnold, Hartville, 877-9364.)

John Thomas
BRIMFIELD -- John Thomas, 80, died after a brief illness, on Sunday, Feb. 15, 1998. He was born April 17, 1917, in Barnesboro, Pa. The survivors include son John (Patricia) Thomas; grandchildren, John Jr., Vicki, Juli, Teffani, and Brandi; 13 great-grandchildren, all of Las Vegas. Funeral services and burial have already taken place. (Wood-Kortright, 678-4433.)

Ben H. Thrasher
Ben H. Thrasher, 78, passed away March 14, 1998. Chapel services and burial will be Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Hillside Memorial Park, 1025 Canton Rd., Akron, with Rev. G. Rod Taylor officiating. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

Irene A. Tona
Irene A. Tona, 82, died Monday, March 16, 1998. Mrs. Tona was a homemaker and enjoyed going to flea markets and gardening. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe R. and Shirley, and Jerry L. and Judy, all of Akron; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held Wednesday at Rose Hill Burial Park. (CIRIELLO FUNERAL HOME--ROSE HILL CHAPEL, 666-3089.)

Bernard N. Trompower
Bernard N. Trompower, 80, of North Lawrence, died Sunday, March 8, 1998, at Gaslite Villa, Canal Fulton. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, 1 p.m., at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, Canal Fulton, Rev. JackTaylor officiating. Burial at Sixteen Street John Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home TUESDAY, 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the North Lawrence Volunteer Fire Department. (Swigart-Easterling, 854-2356.)

Dealia Truman
Dealia Truman, 93 years, of Akron, died March 2, 1998. Mrs. Truman was Born in Oka, W. Va., and was a lifelong area resident. She is survived by sons, Richard of Palm Bay, Fla., Kenneth of Eura, N.C., and James of Akron; daughter, Jeanette Johnson of Akron; brothers, Cam Simons of Ravenswood, W. Va., Dallas Simons of Akron, and Rosco Simons of Jodie, W. Va.; sisters, Ruby Truman and Erma Jarvis, both of Spencer, W. Va.; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Calling hours Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Fairlawn Chapel, 39 S. Miller Rd., where Rev. Dwayne Ray will conduct service at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Association of Physically Handicapped, c/o 754 Staeger St., Akron, Ohio 44306, or VNS Hospice Program, 1200 McArthur Dr., Akron 44320. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Fairlawn Chapel, 867-7306.)

Willard V. ``Willie'' Tryon
Willard V. ``Willie''' Tryon, 90, of Wooster, died Saturday at Good Shepherd Home in Ashland, Ohio. He was born June 12, 1907, in Wooster, to Ezra and Mary (Ritter) Tryon, and married Martha L. Jacobs on January 14, 1937, in Wellsburg, W. Va.; she survives of Wooster. He worked for O'Neil's department store in Akron as a carpet layer for 50 years, before retiring in 1972. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Margaret Vanni of Cuyahoga Falls; half-sister, Mrs. Blanche Eberman of Washington, D.C.; stepsister, Mrs. Mary Marker of North Canton, and nephews, Don and Gerald Hockenberry, both of Wooster. Service will be Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Custer Funeral Home in Wooster, with Rev. Jerry L. Murphy officiating, followed by burial at Wooster Cemetery. Friends may call THIS EVENING at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to either Wayne County Heart Branch, P.O. Box 267 Wooster, Ohio 44691 or Alzheimer's Association, 100 30th St. N.W., Suite 100, Canton, Ohio 44709. (Custer, 330-264-7776.)

Penny Elaine Jenkins Tucker
Penny Elaine Jenkins Tucker died Feb. 28, 1998. Funeral service 1 p.m. TODAY, March 5, 1998, at the Sommerville Funeral Home Chapel, Elder Samuel Hampton officiating. Friends may call from 12 noon until time of service. Condolences may be sent c/o Sommerville Funeral Home. (Marco Sommerville, 836-2725.)

Mary D. Ulichney
BARBERTON -- Mary D. Ulichney, age 77, passed away March 1, 1998. Born May 21, 1920, in Murray City, Ohio, she was a member of St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and St. Anne's Society. She is survived by son, Eugene J. (Barbara) Westfall of Norton; brother, James J. (Dorothy) Ulichney of Wadsworth; sisters, Catherine Ulichney, Betty Powers and Margaret (Clair) Savage, all of Barberton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 1998 at Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave., Barberton. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, Father Edward F. Lajack, celebrant. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. Calling hours Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m., with the Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. (Cox, Barberton, 745-3311.)

Phyllis Roberta VanBuskirk
LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz. -- Phyllis Roberta VanBuskirk, 76, of Litchfield Park, Ariz., died March 3, 1998. Born in Dayton, she was a homemaker. She belonged to the Wigwam Country Club and the Litchfield Park Library Association. She is survived by husband, William; daughter, Sandra Morgan; son, Jeffrey Steven; brother, Wayne D. Bray; four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Services at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 1998, at the Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Litchfield Rd., Litchfield Park, Ariz. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Litchfield Park Library Association, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, Ariz. 83540; or the American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, Ariz. 85016. Arrangements are being handled by Valley West Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Ariz. (1-602-932-1780).

Betty I. VanHorn
NORTON -- Betty I. VanHorn (nee Plant), 73, died at the Hospice Care Center after a courageous 19-year battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at NOON at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, Pastor Robert L. Webb officiating. Burial at Oakfield Cemetery. Visitation TODAY, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, two hours prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Care Center. (Campfield-Hickman Collier, 745-3161.)

Helen Vasko
Helen Vasko, 76, passed away Sunday, March 8, 1998. She was born in Mogadore and retired from Ohio Bell in 1986 with 15 years service. She was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church and the Telephone Pioneers. Mrs. Vasko was preceded in death by husband, John, and sisters, Jenny Pruszkowski, Sophie Lorkowski, and Josephine Molnar. She is survived by daughters, Irene (Paul) Fickert, Mary Jane Schumacher; brothers, Chester and Walter Matyjasik; sister, Clara Recklaw; grandchildren, John Fickert, Angela Fickert Paterek, Debra Mervine, Robert Fickert, David Fickert; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Samantha, and Alyssa; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, 9 a.m., at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, and 9:30 a.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz 724-1281)