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Miscellaneous Summit County, Ohio Obituaries - 1998
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Virginia M. Sandmann
Virginia M. Sandmann, 78, passed away March 19, 1998. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs. Sandmann had been an area resident for the past nine years, and was a member of Tallmadge Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by son, Paul, she is survived by her husband, Rudolph; daughter, Kristi (Robert) Roegner of Aurora, Ill.; sons, Terry (Mary) Sandmann of Medina, Melvin Sandmann of Cleveland; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Tallmadge Lutheran Church, Dr. David Zachrich officiating. Interment at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. Calling hours 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 3333 Kent Rd., Stow. Memorials may be made to Tallmadge Lutheran Church Building Fund, 759 East Ave., Tallmadge 44278. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Stow Chapel, 688-3866.)

Robert E. ``Bob'' Sax
Robert E. ``Bob'' Sax, 62, passed on to eternal life on March 26, 1998. An Akron resident for most of his life, Bob had graduated from St. Mary's High School, where he excelled in football and basketball. He was an avid sports fan and also coached young kids in football and basketball. Preceded in death by his father, Albert; sister, Charlene; and grandson, Justin Hastings, he is survived by wife, Mary A.; mother, Marie; children, Michael, Kathy (Bill) Gween, Debbie Davis, Mary (Mike) Hastings, Kim (Jeff) Stage; stepchildren, Heith, Seth, and Melissa Mohler; brother, Jerry (Nancy); sister, Marjorie; and many loving grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home (811 Grant St.), where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert Sax Memorial Fund, c/o Bank One. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Akron--Grant, 253-8121.)

Christine Schaffer
Christine Ann Fadel Schaffer, 35, of Temucula, Calif., passed away on March 16, 1998 after a long illness. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Christine moved to Mission Viejo, Calif. with her family after her father retired from the Air Force. She worked for the U.S. Census Bureau with later careers in modeling, secretarial and real estate appraisal work. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lena Fadel. She leaves her husband of ten years, Scott Schaffer; parents, Ferris and Diane Fadel; sisters, Terese, Maria, Karen and their families of California; uncle, Chaker Fadel of Akron. Services and burial will be in Cathedral City, Calif. on Friday. (Hummel, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, 253-6126.)

Alice Schweizer
Alice Schweizer, 90, of Akron, died March 26, 1998. Miss Schweizer was born in Cleveland and lived in Switzerland until coming to Akron 74 years ago. Alice operated a photography studio on Grant Street for many years, and was a premier family and child photographer. She was preceded in death by her father, Jacob; her mother, Rosa Wilhelm; and brother, Erwin. A memorial service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church, 647 E. Market St., 44304, where she was a member and deaconess, Rev. Mark T. Ruppert officiating. Inurnment to follow at East Akron Cemetery Mausoleum. For those who wish, donations should be made to the church. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Akron Grant Street, 253-8121.)

Mr. Cleo Scott
Mr. Cleo Scott, 65, passed away suddenly March 23, 1998, at Akron General Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Monday at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, with Mr. John Nesbitt speaking. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 820 Dawson Rd. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Dale H. Seifert
Dale H. Seifert, 62, of Canal Fulton, died Thursday, March 19, 1998. He was born in Massillon to the late Alvin and Florence (Clementz) Seifert, and had lived in Canal Fulton for the past 43 years. He retired in 1990 from East Ohio Gas Co., and also worked for Skipco Financial Adjusters and Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home in his retirement. He was a member of K of C Council 544 4th Degree, Bishop Massillon Assembly, and Canal Fulton Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Janet; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Debbie Seifert of Canal Fulton; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and David Calvin, Barbara and Rick Fogle, all of Canal Fulton, and Heather and Dan Decker of Massillon; grandchildren, Brandon Seifert, Jessica Seifert, Matthew Calvin, and Lindsay Fogle; brothers, Howard of Beaver Falls, Pa., and Eugene of Massillon; sister, Mary Evelyn Slicker of Massillon; sister-in-law, Margaret Seifert of North Canton; brother-in-law, Cletus Barnhart of Massillon; He was preceded in death by son, David Dale, one sister, and one brother. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Sts. Philip and James Church in Canal Fulton, with Fr. John R. Lody, celebrant. Burial at Union Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, 4 to 8 p.m., at Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home in Canal Fulton. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. (Swigart-Easterling, 854-2356.)

Margaret E. Sellars
Margaret E. Sellars, 87 years of Akron died March 19, 1998 at Rockynol. Born in Hindsford, England, Margaret was a resident of Akron since 1930. She was a member of the Clan McKenzie Auxillary. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Margaret (Fred) Mosser of Green, Mrs. Bonnie (John) Childs of Bath; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas (Chris) Sellars of Akron; brother, Charles (Norma) Edwards of Wintersville, Ohio; sister, Mrs. Alice Patrick of Richmond, Ohio; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services Monday 12:30 p.m. at the Hummel Funeral Home West, 3475 Copley Road with Rev. Thomas Heinlein and Rev. Kathy Pforr officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour before the service. Memorials may be made to the Rockynol Life Care Fund, 1150 West Market Street, The Humane Society of Greater Akron, 4904 Quick Road or the charity of your choice. (Hummel West, Copley Fairlawn, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, 666-1138.)

Mary O. (Molly) Semonin
Mary O. (Molly) Semonin, 87, died March 30 at Akron General Medical Center. Funeral announcements later. (Hummel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 253-6126.)

Joyce A. Severance
Joyce A. Severance (Hill), 58, of Ellet, passed away March 28, 1998, at Hospice Care Center, after an eight-month battle with cancer. She was retired from Ohio Edison after 28 years service. Preceded in death by her father, Telford (Grandpa) Hill, she will be sadly missed by mother, Evelyn Hill; brothers, Gary (Luba), Terry, and Jay Hill; daughter, Kendall Headley; granddaughters, Cassie and Angela; daughter, Terrilyn (Chuck); grandchildren, Devon, Dylan, Danielle, Dominique, and Dustin Micochero; and special friends Lesleigh and Ray Klein and family; as well as nieces, nephews and many other family members. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 1998, at ADAMS-MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 791 E. Market St., where friends may call from 6 p.m. until time of service. Rev. Ronnie Kendrick will conduct services. Condolences may be sent c/o Adams-Mason Memorial Chapel. (ADAMS-MASON, 535-9186.)

Charles Sinder, M. D.
Charles Sinder, M. D., 67, succumbed on March 18, 1998, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. Dr. Sinder was the beloved husband and best friend for 37 years of Joan; devoted father and father-in-law of Scott and Jodie, Jay, and Stephanie; dear brother and brother-in-law of Arlene and Bruce Slomka, and Ned and Patricia Sinder; dearest grandfather of Keith and Madeline, and also ``Les Girls.'' Services will be held at the Gordon Memorial Home on Sunday, March 22, 1998, at 12 noon, Rabbi David Horowitz and Cantor Stephen Stein officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will be at the residence through Monday. Memorials may be made to Akron City Hospital, American Cancer Society or the Hospice Care Center. (Gordon, 836-7989.)

Larry Sisson
Larry Sisson, 71, of Evergreen Drive, Kent, died Tuesday at his home in Kent. He was born Aug. 17, 1926, in Port Vue, Pa., to W. O. and Jennie (Rider) Sisson. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a partner in Greer Heating in Kent. He was a member of the Kent Kiwanis, Brunch Bunch, Jaycees, Rockton Lodge 316 Free & Accepted Masons, the Kent United Church of Christ, and many other organizations. Survivors include his wife, whom he married Oct. 14, 1950, Jean (Greer); sons, Eric Redmond Sisson of Kent, Michael Edwin Sisson of Kent; daughter, Carol Jean Manges of Kent; six grandchildren; brothers, Charles and Ronald Sisson of Aliquippa, Pa.; sisters, Roberta Loveall of East McKeesport, Pa., Nora Maranciak, Loretta Iorfido, Betty Todd, Gerry Sisson, all of Aliquippa, Pa. He was preceded in death by his brothers, James and Omar Sisson. Calling hours will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at United Church of Christ of Kent, with Rev. Steven Lashbrook officiating. Burial will be at Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent, at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to Ireland Cancer Center, University Hospitals of Cleveland, 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 44106-5055. (Bissler & Sons Funeral Home, 330-673-5857.)

John F. Skelly
John F. Skelly, 51, of Seventh Street, Cuyahoga Falls, died Friday at Akron General Medical Center. He was born November 27, 1946 in Ravenna to Samuel A. and Mary Ellen (Corley) Skelly. He was a registered nurse at Fallsview Psychiatric Hospital for 30 years. Survivors include his brothers, David of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland and James of Kensington; sisters, Elizabeth Skelly of Kensington and Marilyn (Dan) Schetz of Cuyahoga Falls; and nieces, Jessica Schetz and Lelia Schetz, both of Cuyahoga Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent. The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at 2635 Seventh Street, Cuyahoga Falls. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Portage County Animal Protective League, P.O. Box 927, Ravenna, Ohio 44266. (Bissler & Sons Funeral Home, 330-673-5857.)

Jacqueline H. Sleeth
DOYLESTOWN -- Jacqueline H. Sleeth, age 74, died March 27, 1998. She had been a resident of Doylestown for 31 years and was a member of Loyal Oak V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary She was preceded in death by husband, E.V. `Bud` Sleeth; son, Bobby; parents, Narville and Leona; brothers, Aaron Kerby and William Walker; sister, Lula Mae Bognar. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Bill Adams of Muscat Oman, Rebecca and David Deeser of Doylestown, Nancy and Terry Lindeman of Doylestown; grandson, T.J. Lindeman; step-grandson, Beau Lindeman; and special friend, Tim Stefan of Doylestown. Private family services. Burial at Lakewood Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home in Doylestown. Memorial donations may be made to: Hospice Care Center of Akron. A special thanks to Home Heroes. (Zak-Monbarren, 658-2211)

Walter Small Sr.
Walter Small Sr., 80, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 1998, at his residence, after a long illness. Born in Clarksdale, Miss., he had lived in this community since 1945. He was employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber for 36 years, retiring in 1982, and was a member of U.R.W. Local 2 and the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Florida; sons, Walter (Michelle) Small Jr. of Union City, Tenn., Charles W. (Alice) Small Sr. and Dr. Sylvester (Elaine) Small, both of Akron, Dr. Leonard (Lyn) Small of Cincinnati,, Lt. Richard L. (Elizabeth) Small of Brimfield, and Gregory N. (Joann) Small of Copley; sister, Emma Canslor of Greenwood, Miss.; sister-in-law, Alnita Small of Clarksdale, Miss.; 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; godson, H. Daniel Young Jr. of Akron; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Saturday at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, Rev. Dr. Luther C. Cooper officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1190 Bellflower Rd. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Thomia Smilaycoff
Thomia Smilaycoff, 88, of Canton, died Sunday morning at Manor Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. Born in Aqios Panteliminos, Greece, she had been a Canton resident for 50 years. Mrs. Smilaycoff attended St. Elia the Prophet Orthodox Church of Akron and St. George Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church of Canton. Thomia was preceded in death by her husband, Pando Smilaycoff, in 1968; and by brother, Steve Geridis. Survivors include daughter, Florence Berger; son, Mark Smilaycoff; grandson, Michael Berger, all of Canton. Funeral services will be Thursday, 11 a.m., at Spiker-Foster-SHRIVER Funeral Home, 4817 CLEVELAND AVE. N.W., with the Very Rev. Slobodan Zivadinovich officiating. Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6 to 9, with the Pomen Service at 7 p.m. (SHRIVER, 455-0349.)

Anthony E. Smith
Anthony E. Smith, 50, passed away March 30, 1998, in Huntington, W. Va. He was a member of the Moose. Preceded in death by father, Harold ``Pop Pop''; mother, Effie; and brother, Lamar, he is survived by daughter, Suzanne (fiance, Patrick); grandchildren, David, Danielle, and Lisa; former wife, Kathy; sisters, Patty, Janey, Bess, Judy, Tuawna ``Tiny,'' and Jenny; brothers, George and Scott; the Holbert family; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Arrangements will be held in Weston, W. Va. Burial at McCann's Run. Condolences may be sent to 1626 Beverly Dr., Akron 44306.

Donald R. Smith
BARBERTON -- Donald R. Smith, 91, died March 25, 1998, at the Hospice Center. He was born in Berlin, Pa., and resided for 45 years in Barberton. He was an employee of B. F. Goodrich Co. with 40 years service, retiring 18 years ago. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Barberton. He was preceded in death by wife, Roma Bell. He is survived by sisters, Mary Steen of Tallmadge, Florence Roberts of Oregon City, Ore., Amelia Redmund of Florida; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at Greenlawn Memorial Park (Main Chapel), Pastor David C. Craig officiating. No calling hours. Memorials are requested to the First Lutheran Church of Barberton. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467.)

Helen M. Smith
Helen M. Smith, 86, of Akron, passed away March 21, 1998. She is survived by nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon TODAY at Crown Hill Burial Park. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Grant Street, 253-8121.)

Stephanie Magdaline Smith (Maggie)
Stephanie Magdaline Smith (Maggie), 80, of Akron, died March 25, 1998, at Hospice Care Center. She retired from B. F. Goodrich after 42 years of service. Maggie lived her life to the fullest and will be remembered by her family and friends for her many loving acts as a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She had an uncanny knack for numbers and her love of bingo was legendary. Maggie was preceded in death by husband, James Smith Sr.; loving daughter, Margie Fogarty; and brother, George Kubiski. She is survived by sons, Gene Blackford of Cuyahoga Falls and David Blackford of Akron; stepson, James D. Smith Jr.; grandchildren, Lee Ann, Jim, Karen, and Michael Fogarty, Darris and Damon Blackford, and Chris Smith; sisters, Pauline Seapy and Margaret Griffin; brother, Sal Kubiski; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins nationwide. Memorial services Saturday, 11 a.m., at the Hummel Funeral Home, 500 E. Exchange St. Burial at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Copley 44321 (Hummel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 253-6126.)

Betty J. Sprague (nee Newman)
Betty J. Sprague (nee Newman), formerly of Akron, passed away March 19, 1998, peacefully, at home in Forest Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. A wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she was the beloved wife of the late Forrest K. Sprague; loving mother of Rhea (George) Robishaw of Akron, Don Sprague, David (Margo) Sprague, both of Cincinnati, Deborah (Jens) Jensen of Arizona, and Kristine Sprague Wilkens, also of Cincinnati; caring grandmother of Scott and Wendi Robishaw, Susan (Lee) Lawson, Jennifer Sprague, Jessica, Jeremiah, Rheanna, and Rachel Jensen and Jeff Wilkens; caring great-grandmother of Brooke Betscher and Grant Lawson; aunt of Linda (Sam) Riley, John Harold Newman and Kim (John) Oles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Lucy Newman and brother, John Newman. She also leaves loving friends, Bev and Jeff Martin. Betty would have been 77 on April 13, 1998. After all her years of pain and suffering, now she suffers no more. Betty was a graduate of Akron East High School Class of '39. She loved to watch the birds from her window, ``talked'' a great garden, adored her cats, and was looking forward to the first day of Spring. Friends may call at the Vorhis Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Ohio on Sunday, March 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral service will be Monday, March 23 at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Spring Grove Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or charity of one's choice.

Betty Joe Starcher
Betty Joe Starcher, 67, passed away March 27, 1998. She was born in Hookersville, W. Va., on April 17, 1930. Preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Darrell Starcher; sister, Nellie Johnson; and brother, Richard Spinks, she was the loving mother of sons, David (Wanda) of Tallmadge, Daniel Paul (Pam), Terry Wayne (Brenda), and Donald (Cris), all of Barberton; daughters, Jo Ann (Mark) Fletcher of Belpre, Hilda (Ted) Dietry of Norton, Glenda Denham of Smithville; 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sister, Gracie Carter of Sutton, W. Va.
God saw that you were getting tired
And a cure was not to be;
So He put His arms around you and
Whispered ``Come home with Me.''
With tearful eyes
We watched you suffer
And saw you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating
A determined spirit was at rest,
God broke our hearts
To prove to us
He only takes the best.

She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral services March 30, 1998, Monday, 10 a.m., at Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave., Barberton, Pastor Bobby Webb Officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. (Cox, Barberton, 745-3311.)

Elizabeth A. Stark
Elizabeth A. Stark, 30, and her unseen angel, Symone Denay, passed away unexpectedly March 20, 1998. She was born May 25, 1967 and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Dennis J. Stark, to whom she has been married seven years; daughter, Destinee Noelle; mother, Clea Hale; father, David Hale; sister and brother-in-law, Eileen (her closest friend) and Steve Poth; sister, Ginnie Hale and Jennifer Hale; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Tammie Hale, Brian and Caryn Hale and Bobby and Nikki Hale; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Teofila Largo Stark and Otis Stark, Sr., and will be missed by many family members and friends. A 1985 graduate of Reimer Rd. Baptist Christian High School, Elizabeth and her husband lived the theme ``You and Me Against the World'' and shared special memories of him surprising her with a trip to Baltimore to see the dolphins. She loved life, was always considered ``the kindest soul'', loved to cook, spend time with her husband and daughter and always held Myrtle Beach in her heart as her very favorite place. Friends may call on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. (at Gilchrist) where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor John Lee officiating. Interment will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery. (FARLEY, 784-3334.)

Charles L. Steele
Charles L. Steele, 61, of Diamond, died at home Saturday morning of apparent heart failure. He was born May 28, 1936, in Akron, the son of Raymond H. and Anna (Mesko) Steele, and had lived in Diamond most of his life. In 1954, at the age of 18, he joined the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department. He was the fire inspector for Palymra Township. He was currently the president of the Portage County Fire Fighters Association. He had been a fire instructor, training local firefighters, and had a great love for teaching fire prevention to children. Mr. Steele had also been a Palmyra Township trustee. He attended the Leavittsburg Church of God. Following 27 years of service with Quaker State, he retired from the Pipeline Division. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Carolyn S. (Sickle) Steele; sons, Randall W. and Russell D., both of Diamond; four grandchildren; his mother, Anna Steele, of Rootstown; brother, Pete of Edinburg; sister, Patsy Fox, of Randolph; and cousin, Mary King, of Atwater. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond H. Steele, and a grandson. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Leavittsburg Church of God, with Pastor Thomas Gillum officiating. Following services at the church, the funeral procession will arrive at the Palmyra Fire Department, and continue to the West Cemetery of Palmyra. Memorials may be made to the Burn Unit of the Akron Children's Hospital. (Wood-Kortright, Ravenna, 1-330-296-6436.)

Delno A. Stuart
TALLMADGE -- Delno A. Stuart, 73, died March 24, 1998. Service will be held TODAY, 1 p.m., at the McGowan-Reid & Santos Funeral Home, on Third Street, one block north of Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, Rev. Roland Coffey officiating. Entombment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. (McGowan-Reid & Santos, 928-1313.)

Harold E. Stump
BARBERTON -- Harold E. Stump, 77, died March 22, 1998. He was a resident of Barberton for 56 years, and retired from Babcock & Wilcox after 42 years of service. He is survived by wife of 59 years, Eloudean; daughter, Julia (Lewis) Smith; sons, Dean (Victoria) and Roger (Brenda); 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and sister, Donna Dalessio. Funeral services Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Greenlawn Ivy Chapel, Rev. Howard Powell officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation TONIGHT, 7 to 9, at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

Harold J. Swain
NORTON -- Harold J. Swain, 91, died March 17, 1998. He was a life resident of Norton, employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber, and retired from Norton Schools after 16 years of service as supervisor of transportation and maintenance. He was a life member of Emanuel United Church of Christ, a charter member of Norton Fire Department and Norton Lions Club, and a member of National Lodge 568 F&AM. He was preceded in death by parents, Forest and Clara. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Abbie; sons, Forrest (Kandace) of Sterling, Roth (Nancy) of Barberton; grandchildren, Kim London, Jill Seifert, Steven Swain, Julie Swain, R. J. Swain, and Tom Swain; great-grandchildren, Kalie, Karla, Karie Seifert, and Aron and Aric London. Funeral services Friday, 4 p.m., at Emanuel United Church of Christ, Pastor James D. Edwards officiating. Burial at Emanuel Church Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Emanuel United Church of Christ. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

Esther Szabo
Esther Szabo, 81, of Ravenna, passed away Tuesday, March 24. She and her husband Joseph had owned and operated Kent Jewelry; he preceded her in 1991. She is survived by daughter, Cynthia Blum of Ravenna, and was also preceded by daughter, Sylvia Martin in 1989. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 3 p.m. at Shorts Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where friends may call from 1 p.m. until service time. The family requests memorials to Robinson Memorial Hospital, Foundation Hospice. (Shorts, 296-6858.)


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