Jean E. Hammond
HUDSON -- Jean E. Hammond, of Hudson, Ohio, and Kalamazoo, Mich., passed away Wednesday, April 1, 1998, at Borgess Hospital, following emergency surgery. Born in Cleveland on Dec. 18, 1915, she graduated from Brush High School and Kent State University, and was a longtime resident of Hudson. She attended Steels Corners Christian Church. She taught first grade at Northfield Macedonia School System for 24 years. She is remembered for her loving, gentle, and generous ways, her twinkling eyes and angelic smile. Jean cherished times shared with students, friends, and family. She stated she was ``rich beyond dreams'' because of mountains, deserts, and oceans experienced in travels across the U.S.A., and even more so, because of laughs and times shared with all who knew her. She also loved her hot coffee, doughnuts, and candy. Her last two years were spent in a new life at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo, Mich., close to her only child, Dr. Geoffrey K. Hammond, M.D., his wife, Else, and her daughter, Sara. Services will be held Friday, April 10, 1998, at 1:30 p.m., at Johnson-Romito, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 19 E. Main St., Hudson, where friends will be received Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland. The family requests contributions to the National Scleroderma Foundation. (1-330-650-4181.)

Nora Jane Hammond
DOYLESTOWN -- Nora Jane Hammond, 75, died April 1, 1998. Mrs. Hammond was born in Fairmont, W. Va., on April 23, 1922, and lived in Akron most of her life. She retired in 1966 as a bank teller for the First National Bank after 13 years. She is survived by her husband, Robert F. of Doylestown; daughter, Eva Maria Hammond of Stow; brother, Arthur Long of Baltimore, Md.; aunt, Josephine Sayre of Akron. Funeral services will be Saturday, 10 a.m., at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 339 Southwest Ave., Tallmadge, Rev. David Weyrick officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. (Hennessy-Bagnoli TALLMADGE, 376-4251.)

Mary Hanak
DOYLESTOWN -- Mary Hanak, 87, died April 5, 1998. She was a resident of Doylestown for many years, and a member of the Barberton Church of God. She was preceded in death by husband, Nicholas Hanak; four brothers, and one sister, and is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Marjorie Hanak of Doylestown; daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Roy Bowen of Milwaukee, Wis.; grandchildren, Nancy (Doug) Beard of Indiana, Ruth (Joe) Feesler of Manchester, Steve (Lyn) Hanak of Middletown, Nicole Bowen of Wisconsin; sisters, Martha Lash of Indiana, Dorothy Stofko of Berlin Center, Anna Terray of Arizona; and brother, Joseph Cerbus of Hermitage, Pa. Funeral services Thursday, 11 a.m., at Barberton Church of God, with Pastor John Eckelbarger officiating. Burial at Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home in Doylestown; and Thursday at the church, one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Barberton Church of God. (Zak-Monbarren, 658-2211.)

Lucious Handsome
Lucious Handsome, 87, of 393 Hollywood Ave., Akron, formerly of Youngstown, died Tuesday, April 7, 1998, at the Hospice Care Center in Akron. Mr. Handsome was born June 7, 1910, in Vidalia, Ga., a son of James and Sudie Durden Handsome, and moved to Youngstown in 1942. He had worked with U. S. Steel Corp. for 27 1/2 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church (Youngstown), past chairman of the trustee board, and co-founder and helped build the church. He was a member of the NAACP. His wife, the former Naomia Stuckey, whom he married in 1942, died in October 1995. He leaves daughter, Mrs. Tracey Handsome-Bradford of Akron; son, James Howard of Savannah, Ga.; and seven grandchildren. His daughter, Mrs. Jackie Massey; sisters, Ms. Ruth Handsome and Ms. Bertha Handsome; and brothers, Arliss, Leon, Lawson, Rufus, and Willie Handsome, preceded him in death. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 1998, at the L. E. Black & Phillips Funeral Home, 1951 McGuffey Rd., Youngstown. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Shirley A. Hansford-Hunt
Shirley A. Hansford-Hunt, age 58, of Rootstown, died at her home on Monday. Born March 19, 1940, in Ravenna. She was the daughter of George L. and Edna (DeFluiter) Schumm. She had lived in Kent for most of her life until moving to Rootstown six months ago. Mrs. Hansford-Hunt was a member of the United Church of Christ of Kent, and was a social member of the American Legion Post of Kent. She had been a social worker with the Portage County Department of Human Services. Survivors include her son, Christopher G. Hunt of Akron; daughters, Mrs. Shawn (Kimberly) Pruett of Durham, N.C., and Mrs. Gregg (Marchelle) Bobbs of Ravenna; four grandchildren; and seven stepgrandchildren; mother, Edna Derr of Kent; brother, Thomas Schumm of Houston, Texas; sister, Mrs. Richard (Sharon) Wessel of Virginia Beach, Va.; former husbands, Glenn R. Hunt of Rootstown and Frank D. Hansford of Kent; stepson, Dale Hansford of Kent; stepdaughters, Mrs. Mark (Debbie) Belcher of Morgantown, Ky., Diana Hansford of Findlay, Ohio and Denise Pitts of Sarasota, Fla.; stepmother, Evelyn Schumm of Canton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father, George L. Schumm; and a brother, Jerry Schumm. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at The Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where services will be held 11 a.m. Friday. Interment will be in the Grandview Memorial Park of Ravenna. (Wood-Kortright, Ravenna 296-6436.)

Melba D. (Lois) Hardacre
Melba D. (Lois) Hardacre passed away Tuesday, March 31, 1998, at the Visiting Nurse Service Hospice Care Center, after a short illness. She had been an Akron resident for over 50 years, residing the past 15 years in Kenmore. She was born in Cullman, Ala. The youngest daughter of D. L. and Alice Chambers, she was preceded in death by her husband, James; three brothers, and six sisters. Lois is survived by and was devoted to her daughter, Barbara (George) Raybuck; and granddaughter, Rachelle Raybuck, all of Akron; she also leaves brother, Orvis Chambers; sisters, Bessie Walker, Lula Gay, and Ora Mullins, all of Alabama; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and longtime friend, Agnes Lamb. Funeral services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd., Rev. Howard Powell officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends TONIGHT, 6 to 9, at the funeral home. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Service Hospice Care Center. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.)

Zbigniew R. Hardt
Zbigniew R. (Ben) Hardt, 77, of Akron, died March 29, 1998, at Akron General Medical Center. Born in Lvov, Poland, Ben was a resident of the Akron area since 1952. He retired as a research chemist from B. F. Goodrich in 1983 after 27 years service. Ben was a member of St. Sebastian Church, the B. F. Goodrich Retirees, and active in the Parkinsons Support Group and the Stan Hywet Foundation. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Polish Unit of the R.A.F. He is survived by wife, Elizabeth; children and spouses, Christopher J. Hardt of Akron, Mary Alice and James Brosseau of Tulsa, Okla., Ann Therese and Chester Williams of Lexington, Mass., Patricia M. and Robert Donaldson of Congers, N. Y., Margaret M. and Mark Frondorf of Arlington, Va., Karen M. Hardt of Akron, and Mark J. Hardt of Long Beach, Calif.; brother, Janusz Hardt of Hermosa Beach, Calif.; sister, Theresa Stoszowski of Krakow, Poland; seven grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 11 a.m., at St. Sebastian Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at Hummel Funearl Home West on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the St. Sebastian Parish Foundation, Our Lady of the Elms High School, or the Christ Child Society. (Hummel West, Copley-Fairlawn, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 666-1138.)

Larry E. Harold
Larry E. Harold, 45, died Saturday, April 11, 1998. He is survived by his mother, Doris Blosser; sisters, Denise Harold, Sandra Samuels; brothers, Ronald and James, all of Akron; numerous nieces, nephews, and twin great-nephews. Family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ciriello Funeral Home - Rose Hill Chapel, 3653 W. Market St., where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment Rose Hill Burial Park. For those who wish donations may be made to The City of Green Fire Department. (Ciriello Funeral Home, Rose Hill Chapel, 666-3089.)

Donna L. ``Dolly'' Harrah
Donna L. ``Dolly'' Harrah, 62, of Orrville, died Saturday at Aultman Hospital in Canton. She was born Jan. 13, 1936, in Dover Township, Ohio, to Floyd and Dorothy E. (Alleshouse) Hochstetler. She worked for United Telephone Companies of both Rittman and Wooster as a telephone operator for 22 years before retiring in 1984. She is survived by husband, Loren K., whom she married Aug. 17, 1968, in Rittman; mother and stepfather, Mrs. Dorothy E. (Louie) Firis of Wooster; son, Michael K. Harrah of Orrville; brother, Floyd W. Hochstetler of Akron; and sister, Mrs. Anna C. DuBreuil of Wooster. Services will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Custer Funeral Home in Wooster, with Claude L. McComas officiating, followed by entombment at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Wooster. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. (Custer Funeral Home, Wooster, 1-330-264-7776.)

Florence J. Haver
Florence J. Haver, 87, passed away April 7, 1998. Born in Lowell, Mass., she was a homemaker, and a lifetime member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Charles W. Haver, she is survived by her son, Robert (Shirley) Haver of Stow; daughters, Eleanor Eisenman of Vermont and Phyllis (Walter) Salyer of Copley; 10 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services TODAY, 1 p.m., at the Eckard-Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, 760 E. Market St., with Rev. Roger Larrison officiating. Interment at Rose Hill. Calling hours will be TODAY from noon until service time. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Akron Pregnancy Services, 105 E. Market St., Akron 44308. (Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel, 535-7141.)

Margaret Nola Embler Hawkins
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Margaret Nola Embler Hawkins, 97, passed away April 4, 1998, at Manor Care Nursing Home in Akron. A native of Buncombe County, N. C., she had lived in Ohio since 1930. She retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after many years of service. She was a member of Mt. View Freewill Baptist Church in Alexander, N. C. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd Hawkins; sisters, Grace Sluder, Minnie Nunley, and Helen Kaufman, she is survived by her sister, Erma Buckner of Alexander, N. C.; brothers, Lloyd Embler of Asheville, N. C., and Maurice Embler of Kingston, Tenn.; brother-in-law, Russell Hawkins of Alexander; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 1998, at Anders-Rice Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Jennis Sluder officiating. Entombment will be at Ashelawn Gardens of memory. Memorials may be made to Mt. View Freewill Baptist Church Fund, c/o Elmer Parham, 428 Ridgeview Rd., Leicester, N. C. 28748. (Cox, Barberton 745-3311.)

Gordon R. Herbig
Gordon R. Herbig, passed away April 4, 1998, in Plano, Texas. Gordon was born in Coshocton, Ohio and lived in Akron, Ohio, where he worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber for 46 years. Throughout Gordon's life, he was a past master of Coventry Masonic Lodge, a member of Tadmore Shrine, a member of Firestone Park United Methodist Church in Akron, and an avid golfer, bridge player and traveler. Surviving Gordon are his sister, Helen Schlemmer of Florida; daughter-in-law, Sue Herbig, of Plano, Texas; grandchildren, Judy Hankey and Jeff Herbig; step-daughter, Mary Donke, of Illinois; great-grandchildren, Kristan, Holly and Jennifer Herbig. Funeral services will be at Firestone United Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 8, 1998 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Gordon to the American Lung Association. (Ted Dickey Funeral Home, (972) 424-4511.)

Jack W. Heslop
Jack W. Heslop, 80, died April 8, 1998. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Rev. Anne R. Hagler officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour before service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Akron General Medical Center Oncology Department, 400 Wabash Ave., Akron 44307; Summit County Chapter of American Cancer Society, 3250 W. Market St. 304, Akron 44333; or your favorite charity. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Richard N. Hiebel
Richard N. Hiebel, 73, died April 9, 1998. A life resident of Akron, he was a member of the Akron Men's Garden Club, and enjoyed gardening, golf, and the Silver League softball team. He was retired from the B.F. Goodrich Co. as a mechanical engineer. Preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Florence, he is survived by his wife, Josephine; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Bill Nice of Stow, Rosalie Hiebel and Stephen Alexander of Akron; grandchildren, Laura and Leah Nice; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Albert Greene of Springfield, Va. Services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. David L. Scavuzzo officiating. Friends may call one hour before service time. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Arietta ``Peg'' Higgins
Arietta ``Peg'' Higgins, 92, passed away April 5, 1998, in Wichita, Kan. Mrs. Higgins was born in Middleport, Ohio, on May 13, 1905. She was a member of Lakeview Church of Christ. She is survived by her son, M. M. ``Pepper'' (Nita) Martin of Wichita, Kan.; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m., Rev. Darryl Moulder officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. (Bacher, 644-0024.)

Frank Issac Hill
Frank Issac Hill was born in Akron on Dec. 15, 1935, to King Hill Jr. and Cora Minnie Boddie Hill. He was educated in the Akron Public School system and, after leaving high school, he entered the U. S. Armed Services (Army) in 1954, and was discharged in 1956. On Wednesday, April 1, 1998, he passed from labor to reward at 8:20 a.m., at the age of 62 years. He was preceded in death by his father, King Hill Jr.; stepfather, Edgar Lee Sr.; and brother, Rev. Edgar Lee Jr. He leaves, to mourn his memory, his loving and devoted mother, Mrs. C. Minnie Lee; brother, Elder Joseph Lee, both of Akron; sister, Eulah Boomer of Des Moines, Iowa; and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services Monday, April 6, 1998, at 12 noon, at Sommerville Funeral Home Chapel, Elder Joseph Lee officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of service. Condolences may be sent and procession will form at 924 Nathan St., Akron 44307. (Marco Sommerville, 836-2725.)

Jennett D. Hines
Jennett D. Hines, 86, died April 1, 1998. A resident of Barberton for 68 years, she retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber after 40 years service, and was a member of Lakeview United Methodist Church. Surviving are daughter, Mary Dilys Leatherman; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters. A memorial service will be held Monday, 1 p.m. at the Lakeview United Methodist Church, Rev. Vernon L. Shepherd officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

Carolyn (Hawkins) Hollings
Carolyn (Hawkins) Hollings, 52, went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 1998, at Saint Thomas Hospital. She had lived all of her life in this community, and was a former member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Anthony (Joyce) Hawkins of Akron; 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; brothers, Herman Hawkins, Donald Hawkins, and William Hawkins, all of Akron; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, Rev. Roy Gary officiating. Interment at Lakewood Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 10 to 11 a.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 735 Roscoe Ave. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

John O. Holt III
John O. Holt III, 43, of Stow, died suddenly March 31, 1998. John was born in Massachusetts, and was a Stow resident the past 25 years. For the past seven years he was customer operations manager at the Swagelok-QC Co. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Surviving John are his wife, Ann Marie; son, Seth at home; parents, John (Jack) and Phyliss Holt; sisters and brother-in-law, Karen Swanson, Pam and Thomas Hawkins, all of Indianapolis, Ind.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Lucille Mallinik of Solon, Ohio; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Calling hours Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 3333 Kent Rd., Stow. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Stow. Interment at St. Mary Cemetery in Hudson. The family suggests memorials to the Steven J. Bryant Foundation, P.O. Box 46727, Cleveland 44146. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, 330-253-8121.)

Warren E. Hons
Warren E. Hons, 71, of Stow, husband of Mary Jean (nee Snyder); loving father of Craig (Sallie) Hons, Leslie (Glen) Merica, Sally Hons, Mitchell Hons, Jeffrey (Karen) Hons, Bo Hons, Heather Hons, and the late Thomas Hons; dear grandfather of Emily, Matthew, Lauren, James, and Kristyn; dear brother of Harold (Dorothy) Hons; and son of the late Anna and Roscoe Hons, died Tuesday. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m.Saturday, April 4, 1998, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 3725 Kent Rd., Stow, Ohio 44224. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the church. Johnson-Romito, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, Hudson, Ohio (330-650-4181), is in charge of arrangements.

Charles ``Fred'' Hopkins
DOYLESTOWN--Charles ``Fred'' Hopkins, age 70, died April 4, 1998. He was born in Akron and had been a resident of Doylestown for most of his life. He retired from Firestone with 37 years of service. He was a World War II Army veteran and member of Doylestown American Legion. He is preceded in death by wife, Edna Mae (Garrett) Hopkins; son, Michael Hopkins; and one brother. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Sheila Hopkins of Doylestown, Daniel and Ida Hopkins of Norton; daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Larry Busson of Doylestown, Shirley and Dan Centa of Logan; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Juanita Stoneburner of Cuyahoga Falls. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home in Doylestown. Burial at Lakewood Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: Chippewa Twp. Rescue Squad. (Zak-Monbarren, 658-2211)

Mildred G. Horton
SAWYERWOOD--Mildred G. Horton, 79, went home to be with the Lord April 4,1998. Born in Armstrong Co., Pa., Mrs. Horton lived in the area the past 55 years. She was employed by Akron City Hospital, retiring in 1981 with 11 years service. Preceded in death by husband, George in 1986, brothers, Kenneth and Edward George, and sister, Florence Steffey, she is survived by beloved son and daughter-in-law, George and Alma of Doylestown; grandchildren, Tracy (Adam) Shannon of Doylestown and George (Michelle) Horton III of Wadsworth; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Nicholas, Alyssa, Taylor, and Julia; and special friend, Howard Lawrence of Sawyerwood. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 a.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Akron, with Rev. G. Rod Taylor officiating. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday, 6 to 9 p.m. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271)

Charlotte Elizabeth Hoskins
Charlotte Elizabeth Hoskins, of Akron, went home to meet her Lord April 4, 1998. Charlotte was involved with religious and community activities. She attended the Gospel Crusaders Church and was a member of the Cuyahoga Falls Community Chorus. She worked in the 70's in many area restaurants and recently took care of and gave personal love to many young and elderly in the home health care field. Preceded in death by son, Floyd ``Tim'' Hoskins, grandson, Floyd ``Little T'' Hoskins, and sister, Delores Cline; she is survived by her sons, Edward, William A., and Brian K.; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Conner; many grandchildren, adopted grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; sister, Laura Sipe; and many special friends, including Richard McClure and family. Service will be held 2 P.M. FRIDAY at the Billow TALLMADGE Chapel, 17 Southwest Ave., with Pastor E. Robert Sullivan officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home 7 to 9 P.M. THURSDAY and one hour before service time. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1236 Weathervane Lane, 300C, Akron, 44313. She did her best and left the rest to God. (Billow, TALLMADGE Chapel, 867-4141.)

Christine R. Hoy
Christine R. Hoy, 39, of Canton, died unexpectedly Thursday evening. She worked for GDS Express as a freight coordinator. She is survived by her son, Toby Hoy of Canton; mother, Judy (Barrick) Falenski of North Canton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cathi and Mike Lackney, and Debbi and George Cuckler, all of Canton; niece, Wendy Barchalk of Florida; her best friend, Kitty Sarah; the man she looked up to and admired, Jack Delaney; and many loving friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Don, on March 24, 1995; grandmother, Helen Barrick, on Aug. 20, 1996; and grandfather, Guy Barrick, on Jan. 1, 1981. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Karlo & Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Donald Phelps officiating. Burial will be at North Canton Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the estate of Christine Hoy, care of Karlo & Sons, 512 S. Main St., North Canton 44720. (Karlo & Sons, 499-6207.)

Dr. Robert Leroy Hurd
Dr. Robert Leroy Hurd, 83, passed away after a brief illness, on March 24 in Palm Harbor, Fla. Dr. Hurd had been a resident of Palm Harbor, Fla., since 1986. He was born in Wayland, and moved to the Akron area in 1946. He retired in 1983 after spending 37 years in the private practice of dentistry in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls. He attended undergraduate school at Kent State University and graduated from Ohio State School of Dentistry in 1943. He spent three years active duty in the Navy during World War II, followed by 20 years Naval Reserve duty, retiring with the rank of captain. He was past president of the Akron Dental Society and was a life member of the American Dental Association. He organized an developed a vocational school program for the training of dental assistants which has become an integral part of the Akron School System. He was an associate staff member of Akron Children's Hospital for 25 years. His activities included many civic, church, and community affairs. He was a charter member and former board member of Silver Lake Country Club. He was a member of the Akron Lions Club for 25 years. A 32nd Degree Mason, he was a member of Joppa Lodge 666, Tadmor Shrine, and Jesters Court 80. He was a member of the American Federation of Musicians for 50 years. He was a licensed Amateur Radio Operator. He is survived by his wife, Vera; daughter and son-in-law, Drs. Diann and Phillip Bridenbaugh of Cincinnati; grandsons, Robert Glueck of Cincinnati and Jeffrey Glueck of Burbank, Calif. Also, his extended family includes grandsons, Thomas Bridenbaugh of Cincinnati, Daniel Bridenbaugh of Indianapolis, Ind.; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Susan and Michael Murphy of Houston, Texas; great-grandsons, Matthew and Kevin Murphy. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HOSPICE or a favorite charity.

Goldie (Cline) Husk (nee DeWeese)
BARBERTON--Goldie (Cline) Husk, (nee DeWeese), 69, died peacefully at home April 4, 1998. She was a life resident of Barberton. Preceded in death by husband, Joe Husk; sons, James L. and Lewis E. Cline. Surviving are daughters, Shirley (Robert) Legg of Florida, Debra (Greg) Graves of Canal Fulton; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Orville (Jennings) and Gilbert DeWeese; sisters, Geneva Lockhart and Garnet DeWeese. Funeral services Tuesday 2 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, Pastor Robert L. Webb officiating. Burial at John Wright Cemetery, Cremo, W. Va. Visitation Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)