Beatrice Sarlson
Beatrice Sarlson, 98, passed away Feb. 16, 1998. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Morris Louis, and is survived by her loving sons, Irwin David and Stanford; grandchildren, Margaret Chesler, Mark Sarlson, and Katherine Sarlson; and three great-grandsons. A graveside service will be held Friday, Feb. 20, 1998, at 11:30 a.m., at Rose Hill Burial Park. Contributions in her memory may be made to Beth El Synagogue, 464 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron.

Rose A. (nee Picha) Schneider
Rose A. (nee Picha) Schneider, beloved wife of the late Albert S., loving mother of Donald (Jan), and Mary Ann; dear grandmother of three; great-grandmother of one. Predeceased by three sisters and two brothers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the Newman Center on the campus of Kent State University, 1424 Horning Rd., Kent, Ohio for a Memorial Service, Saturday, February 28 at 11 a.m. Family suggests contributions in her name to the Pat E. Crisci Scholarship Fund, Kent State University Foundation. Arrangements by Ferfolia Funeral Home.

Mary Sciara (Leonino)
CITY OF GREEN -- Mary Sciara (Leonino), 74, passed away Feb. 26, 1998. She was a lifetime resident of the area, and a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her son, Larry, she is survived by her husband, Joseph; children and their spouses, Nancy and Craig Hazlett of Brimfield, Marianne and John Frase of Pataskala, Ohio, John and Carole Sciara of Cuyahoga Falls, and Paul Sciara and Tina Renkel of Kent; grandchildren, Kyle and Kari Hazlett, and Christie and Anthony Sciara; brother, Cosmo Leonino of Akron. Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Dunn-Quigley-Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 811 Grant St. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 10 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Queen of Heaven Church. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Akron Grant Street, 253-8121.)

Neda D. Serves (Novak)
Neda D. Serves, (Novak), 74, passed away Feb. 22, 1998 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of West High School, and enjoyed golfing and playing bridge with her friends at the Shady Hollow Country Club and was an avid sports fan. She was a loving and devoted wife to husband, Sam, with whom she spent 49 wonderful years; was a loving mother to daughters, Sandra (Daniel) Burrell of California, Susan Serves, and Sharon (Jeffrey) Mraz. She cherished her time as a grandmother with Kyle, Joshua, Emily and Chad. She is also survived by sister-in-law, Tula; nieces, Bobbie Wolfe and Paula Thompson; and nephew, Doug Basford. Funeral services, Thursday, 11 a.m. at the Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Chapel, Rev. John Saucier officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home, Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests donations be made to the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, 44333. (Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home Chapel, 535-7141.)

Minnie Elizabeth Sest
BARBERTON -- Elizabeth Sest, 96, died Feb. 25, 1998, at Pleasantview Health Care Center. She was born in Middletown, Pa., and resided for the last 28 years in Barberton. She attended St. Andrew's Episcopal Church of Barberton. Preceded in death by husband, Anthony; daughter, Lucille Stock; one grandson; and son-in-law, Paul Dozmati, she is survived by son, Vernon L. Brown of Barberton; daughter, Evelyn Dozmati of Norton; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at the Hahn Funeral Home, Rev. Dr. Tom Tirman officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Memorials are requested to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church of Barberton. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467.)

Elizabeth Ann (Guinan) Sheldon, R.N.
Elizabeth Ann (Guinan) Sheldon died Feb. 16, 1998, after a brief illness. Born in Connecticut, she took her nurse's training at St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Hartford and moved to Ohio 29 years ago. A member of St. Hilary Catholic Church, the Akron Woman's City Club, and the Fairlawn Garden Club, she worked at the Village at St. Edward in Fairlawn. She leaves her husband, Warren Robert; children, Robert of Chicago, William of San Francisco, Paul of New York, John (Beth) of Copley, Elizabeth Ann (Paul) Testa of Clinton; grandchildren, Jeremy and Ryan Sheldon. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 9:30 a.m. FRIDAY at ST. HILARY CHURCH, 2750 W. Market St. Friends may call at Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., THURSDAY, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Ganel Eileen (Crozier) Shimp
Ganel Eileen (Crozier) Shimp, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 26, 1998, at Akron City Hospital, from complications of the flu. She was born Jan. 9, 1920, in Akron, and attended the Springfield High School Class of 1938. Mrs. Shimp lived in Akron from 1938 until 1954, moving to Ellet in 1955. She was a member of the Evangel Temple, worked at Montgomery Ward and D.P.W. Co., and was a housewife. Preceded in death by infant son, Richard Glenn Crozier; first husband, Robert Glenn Crozier Sr.; parents, Wayne and Clara Carpenter; and sister, Kathryn Wright, she is survived by loving husband, Ralph J. Shimp; son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Barbara Crozier of Ellet; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and David Bennett of North Canton; grandchildren, Jeff Bennett of North Canton, Kim (Butch) Martyn of Akron, Tim (Lisa) Crozier of Uniontown, Mike (fiancee Jenny Baum) and Shawn Crozier of Ellet; great-grandchildren, Brooke and Breanna Crozier of Uniontown, Cody Martyn of Akron; stepgrandchildren, Nicole (Chris) Hamilton, Hannah and Sarah Martyn, all of Rittman; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Deedie Carpenter of Springfield Township; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Homer Brown of Uniontown, Vivian and James Eubanks of Clearwater, Fla.; brother-in-law, Willard Wright of Ellet; special friend, Dorothy Baughman; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday, 12:30 p.m., at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Akron, with Reverend Gary Oliver officiating. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from to 9 p.m. Sunday, and one hour prior to service time Monday. The family suggests memorials to the American Diabetes Association. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

Mary E. Shimp
Mary E. Shimp, 75, of the Portage Lakes, died suddenly Feb. 19, 1998, at her home. Mary was a life resident of Akron, and a member of St. Francis DeSales Church. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James H.; children and spouses, Bobbie Lucas of Akron, James and Donna Shimp of Cuyahoga Falls, Todd and Susan Shimp of Akron, Neal and Cheri Shimp of Barberton, Joy Canfield of Akron, Jill and Richard Tolson of Akron; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Irene Center of Akron, Ted and Fran Center of Michigan; sister and brother-in-law, Fran and Paul Housman of Akron; 12 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 10 a.m., at St. Francis DeSales Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hummel Funeral Home, 500 E. Exchange St., Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. (Hummel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 253-6126.)

Grace K. Shoup
WADSWORTH -- Grace K. Shoup, 82, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital, following a period of illness. Mrs. Shoup was born in Orrville and resided in Wadsworth since 1937, where she was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Women Mission Service, and Church Women United. She was also a cook and delivery person for Meals on Wheels, and a Red Cross volunteer. In addition to her husband, Ira, Mrs. Shoup is survived by children, Ruth (Larry) Yarman of Wadsworth, Larry (Verla) of Northville, Mich., Lois (Reikki) Benham of Lima, Kenneth (Jan) of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Donald (Mary) of Doylestown, Pamela (Jeffry) Huebner of Schaumburg, Ill.; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Mary Esther Schmid of Orrville. She was preceded in death by parents; and brother, Walter Schmid. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m., at the Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth. Memorial services Monday, 7:30 p.m., at First Mennonite Church, 405 Trease Rd., Wadsworth, Pastor James R. Mohr officiating. Interment at First Mennonite Church Cemetery. Contributions may be made to First Mennonite Church Memorial Fund or the Women's Mission Service Memorial Fund. (Hilliard Cox Mullaney, 334-1501.)

Rev. Dolphis A. Sloan, Jr.
Rev. Dolphis A. Sloan, Jr., 32, went home to be with the Lord, February 14, 1998, at Akron General Medical Center after a short illness. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he had lived in this community since 1983. He was employed by A. Schulman as a chemical engineer for the past 10 years and served as Pastor of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, Cleveland, Ohio, for two years. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Debra Vinson Sloan; daughter, Amber; son, Andrew, all of Akron; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dolphis Sloan, Sr.; sisters, Wilhelmina Reese, all of Oakwood Village, Ohio, Dwan (Benjamin) Davis, and Diane (Charles) Rhynes, all of Akron; grandparents, Luberta Sloan of Warrensville Heights, Ohio and Wilhelmenia Stowe of Cleveland, Ohio; father and mother-in-law, Elder and Mrs. Lawrence Vinson of Akron; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. Homegoing services were held Thursday 1 p.m. at United Baptist Church, Rev. Kenneth Paramore officiated. Interment was at Mount Peace Cemetery. Friends called at the church from 11 a.m. until time of service. Procession formed and condolences may be sent to 100 E. Emerling Ave. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Big Jim and JoAnn ``TOGETHER AGAIN''
JoAnn Smith
JoAnn Smith, 68, went home to be with the Lord, after a good fight. She was born in Akron and married her childhood sweetheart, Jim Smith. JoAnn was always there for everyone who ask for help, and will be missed very much. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim in 1986 and her daughter, Helen in 1982. She is survived by sons, James R., Michael L. (Edith); daughters, Candace Sue Smith, Nancy L. JoDee (Donald) Leap. She will be greatly missed by all her 28 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She had many special friends, they know who they are. Family will receive friends Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Eagles Club 555, 89 E. Waterloo Rd. (CREMATION SOCIETY OF OHIO, 535-1012.)

Lillian M. Smith
Lillian M. Smith, 86, died February 17, 1998. Mrs. Smith was born in England and had lived in Akron most of her life. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Harold C. Smith of Akron; son, Gerald A. (Vonnie) Smith of State College, Pa.; grandson, Terill Smith of Arlington, Va.; granddaughter, Jenny K. Smith of Alexandria, Va.; brother, Raymond Garforth of Akron; nieces, Mrs. Richard (Lee) Weisenmiller of Akron and Mrs. Robert (Lynne) Kresge of Brunswick, Maine. Services will be held 3 p.m. FRIDAY at the Billow FALLS Chapel, Twenty-Third Street at Falls Avenue, with Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. Interment at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until time of the service. (Billow FALLS Chapel, 867-4141.)

Ruby Smith
Ruby Smith, 65, passed away suddenly Feb. 20, 1998 at Akron City Hospital. She was born in Kentucky, and has lived in the Kenmore area since 1957. Ruby and her husband Tom have been owner-operators of the Astro Lounge for the last 25 years. She is survived by husband of 40 years, Tom; sons, Steven, James (Cindy), all of Kenmore; brother Dan (Bobbie) Thacker of Kentucky; sisters, Sophie Tebor of Michigan; Zettie Adkins, Quinnie Coleman, both of Akron; Gusta (Leo) Haudek of Florida; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd. Rev. Ray D. Hylton officiating. Burial Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Prentice, 753-7721.)

Veronica M. Smith
Veronica M. Smith, 92, of Bell Buckle, Tenn., formerly of Akron, died Feb. 24, 1998. Calling hours TODAY, 4 to 8 p.m., at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Fairlawn Chapel, 39 S. Miller Rd. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Saturday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Fairlawn, 867-7306.)

Lorena E. (Baughman) Spence
BARBERTON -- Lorena E. (Baughman) Spence, 87, died Feb. 24, 1998. Funeral service TODAY, 10 a.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Farren officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

Walter Stephens
Walter Stephens, 64, departed from this earthly life to his heavenly home on Feb. 17, 1998, at Bath Manor. Born in Evergreen, Ala., he had lived as a respected member of the Akron community for 48 years. He was retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., was a member of United Baptist Church, and an honorably discharged United States Army veteran. He was also a member of U.R.W. Local 5, Phoenix Lodge 112, Bezebel Consistory 15, and Al Kaf Temple 109. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Stephens, he leaves to mourn, his sons, Leonard (Lois) Stephens of Akron and Walter Stephens Jr. of Cincinnati; brothers, James (Mary) and Robert of Detroit, and Mack of Akron; sisters, Anna B. Stallworth and Ira L. Stallworth, both of Akron, and Sammie Lee Williams, Minnie Tolbert, and Mary Ellen Gross of Detroit, Mich.; ex-wife, Tivous Snipes of Florida; grandchildren, Leonard Jr., Thomas and Danielle; great-grandchild, Karmonni; brother-in-law, Ben Oliver of Detroit, Mich.; sister-in-law, Clara Stephens; nieces; nephews, other relatives and dear friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at United Baptist Church, 1007 S. Hawkins St., Pastor Kenneth Paramore, officiating, and where friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to 349 S. Miller Ave., 44333. (SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO TURNER & RHODEN, 724-1201.)

Mary Helen Stoneking
Mary Helen Stoneking, 81, formerly of Silver Oaks, and a Kent resident for over 40 years, died Monday at Hutton II in Salem. She was born April 14, 1916, in Glenville, W. Va., to Okey W. and Gertrude (Jackson) Gochenour. She enjoyed being with her family, poetry, gardening, sewing, and collecting antiques. She was also an avid supporter of Kent Hot Stove Baseball. Survivors include her sons, Charles (Virginia) of Winter Haven, Fla., Michael (Helen) of Akron; daughters, Marie (Ford) Smith of North Ridgeville, Ohio, Betty (Blair) Cruise of Ravenna, JoAnne (John) Popa of Salem; 19 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jennings Stoneking, in 1976; and by brothers, Wayne Gochenour, Charles Gochenour, James Gochenour; sisters, Betty Darrin and Lucille Earney; one grandchild, and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Jane Ann Clarke officiating. Burial will be at Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 2020 E. State St. Suite D, Salem 44460. (Bissler & Sons Funeral Home, 330-673-5857.)

Anna Stredrick
Anna Stredrick, 85, passed away Feb. 15, 1998, at Akron City Hospital, after a short illness. Born in Augusta, Ga., she had lived in this community over 70 years. She was a member of First Apostolic Faith Church. She is survived by daughter, Mildred Skipper; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Reynolds Meriweather of Akron; special niece, attorney LaVonne Meriweather; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday at First Apostolic Faith Church, with Elder Samuel Hampton officiating. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 853 Mercer Ave. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Idabelle (Torchie) Sullivan (nee Harris)
Idabelle (Torchie) Sullivan (nee Harris), 90, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998. She was a lifetime area resident, and retired from Social Security. Preceded in death by husband, Gerald; and nephew, Richard Harris, she is survived by grandnephews, Jeff, Scott, Todd Harris of California, and Mark Harris of Wisconsin; also many cousins and friends. Her body was donated to NEOUCOM. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 1998, at EAST MARKET STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 1580 E. Market St., Akron, Rev. J. Ward officiating.

Mildred Frances Sullivan
Mildred Frances Sullivan, 89, of Akron, died of complications at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 20, 1998 at Akron City Hospital. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Dunn-Quigley Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, (811 Grant St.), followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. (Dunn-Quigley Ciriello & Carr, Akron-Grant, 253-8121.)