USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
James Lewis
ROOTSTOWN James W. Lewis, 59, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at his home after a year-long battle with cancer.
Born July 25, 1941, in Colver, Pa., he was the son of William and Agnes P. (Parkin) Lewis. He was raised in Heilwood, Pa., and lived in the Kent area since 1960.
Mr. Lewis founded Industrial Molded Plastics Corporation.
He enjoyed showing Arabian horses.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann (Hromulak), whom he was married to for 38 years; daughters, Kim (Larry) Buehler of Tallmadge, Kelli (Shawn) Luli of Rootstown, Karen (Brad) Cole of Columbus, Kathy (Kirk) Baumann of Beaver Falls, Pa.; six grandchildren; brothers, Don of Portage, Pa., Jack of Rootstown, Dave of Armaugh, Pa.; and sisters, Naomi Jean Rodgers of Barnesboro, Pa., Annabell Wooster of Rossiter, Pa., Shirley Strong of Heilwood, Pa., and Betsey Wolfe of Swickley, Pa. His son, Lenny, and a sister, Agnes Marcenzo died previously.
Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, with Masonic services at 6:45 p.m., at the Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, with Monsignor Robert Sabatino officiating. Burial will be in Homeland Cemetery in Rootstown.
William St.Clair
William Andrew St. Clair, 72, of Leavittsburg, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, of heart failure.
Born Jan. 13, 1929, in Warren, he was the son of Raymond R. and Emma (Little) St. Clair. He lived in Leavittsburg for more than 50 years, moving there from Warren.
Mr. St. Clair was a truck driver for Motor Express Trucking for more than 43 years, until he retired in 1989.
His interests included fishing, woodworking and conversation.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha Irene (Hartman); sons, Russell of Leavittsburg and William (Bill) of Southington; daughter, Brenda Crawford of Niles; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and brother, John (Jack) St.Clair of Cortland. His son, Vernon; brothers, Robert, Thomas and Larry; and sister, Nancy Zupan, died previously.
Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the First Church of God in Newton Falls where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Crown Hill Memorial Park.
Arrangements are being handled by James Funeral Home in Newton Falls.
Ruth Brunelle
Ruth E. (Wickline) Brunelle, 69, of Green died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Akron General Medical Center.
Born Aug. 7, 1931, in West Carrollton, she lived in Mantua before moving to Green.
Mrs. Brunelle was a member of the Hillwood Chapel and a devoted follower of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Norman L. Brunelle Sr.; sons Norman L. Jr. (Rebecca) of Alabama and David E. (Carole) of Stow; daughter, Cindy (Paul) Bratanov of Green; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and brothers, Robert E. and James E. Wickline.
Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Schermeser Funeral Home, 600 East Turkeyfoot Lake Road (Rt. 619) in Akron. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hillwood Chapel, 4824 S. Arlington Road in Green, with the Rev. Rufus Hofelt II officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Hillwood Chapel.
Anne Kucek
Anne Kucek, 79, of 1219 Warren Road, Newton Falls died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Assumption Village in North Lima.
Funeral arrangements are pending at James Funeral Home in Newton Falls.
Mildred A. Strawman, 89
FREEDOM - Mildred A. Strawman, 89, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Laurie Ann Nursing Home in Newton Falls.
Born Oct. 14, 1911, in Hiram Township, she was a daugher of Neal and Laurel (Rathbun) Peppeard. She was a life resident of Freedom.
Mrs. Strawman taught elementary school in Freedom and Windham and tutored many students in her home.
She was a member of the Ravenna Church of the Nazarene, where she taught Sunday School for many years and conducted Bible study classes in her home. She hosted many missionary families over the years. She was active in the church's Bandage Rolling Mission Project for seniors.
Mrs. Strawman was historian of the Freedom Alumni Association and the Garrettsville Historical Society.
She was a creative seamstress and enjoyed cooking andcanning.
Survivors include her son, David of Thailand; daughters, Barbara Grafton of Freedom and Patricia Mihailov of Guys Mills, Pa.; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Her husband, D. Daniel, whom she married Aug. 19, 1930, died Sept. 3, 2000. A sister, Marie Gordon, also died previously.
Calling hours will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mallory-Dehaven-Carlson Funeral Home, Garrettsville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Ronald G. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Drakesburg Cemetery in Freedom.
Memorials may be made to Bandage Rolling & Postage for Missions, in care of Ravenna Church of the Nazarene, 3284 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna.
Lotha E. McClung, 67
AURORA - Lotha E. (Ewan) McClung, 67, died Friday, April 6, 2001 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights from complications of cancer.
Born Feb. 11, 1934 in Alaska, she and her husband had lived in Aurora since 1960.
Mrs. McClung worked in assembly for Mr. Coffee for 20 years, retiring in the mid 1980s.
She was involved in the Aurora Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2629 Auxiliary unit as well as Military of the of the Cooties Auxiliary. She was a member of the New Life Assembly in Aurora.
Survivors include her husband, Billy, whom she met and married in 1952 while he was stationed in the Army as a ski trooper in the RCT unit in Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska.
Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Kindrich-McHugh-Steinbauer Funeral Home, 33375 Bainbridge Road, Solon, where services will take place at 11 a.m .Monday, with the Rev. Nolin Blakkolb officiating.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Ralph C. Kelly
TALLMADGE - Ralph C. Kelley, 92, died Friday, April 6, 2001.
Born in Revere, Pa., he had been a resident of Tallmadge since 1952.
Mr. Kelley retired from Goodyear Aerospace as a research technician in 1973 with 30 years of service.
He was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church and Tallmadge Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his sons, Ralph E. (Connie) of Ravenna, Harry R. (Sandy) of Dalton, Ga. and Richard L. (Rita) of Cuyahoga Falls; daughter, Susan E. of Euless, Texas; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandhchildren; sister, Helen Doudna of Washington, Pa., and brothers-in-law, John Swearingen, Walter (Martha) Swearingen, and William (Doris) Swearingen. His wife, Eleanor L. died in 1983. Four sisters and an infant daughter, Thelma Jean, died previously.
Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Billow's Tallmadge Chapel, 17 Southwest Ave., where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. Gary Glazer officiating. A Masonic service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the Tallmadge United Methodist Church, 207 N. Munroe Road, Tallmadge, 44278.
Roland DeUnger, 81
Roland DeUnger, 81, of Auburndale, Fla., a former Rootstown resident, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at his home.
Born Feb. 7, 1920 in in Limaville, Ohio, he moved to Auburndale in 1976 from Rootstown.
Mr. DeUnger was a management analyst for the U.S. Department of Defense.
He was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Winter Haven, Fla.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his sons, Michael of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mark of Hinesville, Georgia; daughter Sheryll Craven of Auburndale; five grandchildren; brother, John, of Auburndale; and sister, Uarda McCoy of Winter Haven. His wife, Pauline, died in November 1998.
Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kersey Funeral Home in Aurburndale, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday.
Betty (Bigach) Klaco
BRIMFIELD - Betty (Bigach) Klaco, 71, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at Akron City Hospital.
Born April 2, 1930, in Barberton, she was the daughter of Louis and Catherine (Fitchko) Bigach. She had lived in Barberton and Akron before moving to Brimfield 31 years ago.
Mrs. Klaco was a member of St. Peter of the Fields Catholic Church in Rootstown.
Survivors include her husband, Victor L., to whom she was married 47 years; son, Victor S. and friend Betty Smith of Ravenna; daughter, Karen Klaco of Brimfield; sisters, Dorothy Nash of Ravenna and Stella Mesko of Akron; and sister-in-law, Patricia Dremak of Akron. Her brother, Steve Bigach, and sister, Steffie Kristich, died previously.
Calling hours will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home in Kent. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Peter of the Fields Catholic Church in Rootstown. Burial will be in St. Peter of the Fields Cemetery.
Pastor Michael J. Adkins
GARRETTSVILLE - Pastor Michael J. Adkins, 44, died suddenly April 3, 2001, at home. Arrangements will be announced by Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home in Garrettsville.
Robert D. Lattimer Sr.
ATWATER - Robert D. Lattimer Sr., 85, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at his home.
Born March 25, 1916 in Sawyerwood, Ohio, he was the son of Charles W. and Mabel (Rhinesmith) Lattimer.
Mr. Lattimer had worked at Mount Union College in Alliance, retiring in 1981.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He was formerly an active member at First Baptist Church of Atwater. He was taught to play the guitar by "Grandpa" Jones and enjoyed playing music in the String Dusters Band for various Portage and Stark County nursing homes.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry D. "Charlene" (Arnette), to whom he was married for 54 years; sons, Robert D. (Jeannie) of Ravenna, Mark D. (Kristen) of Rootstown and Randy D. (Denise) of Millen, Ga.; daughter, Christy L. (Alan) Cole of Atwater; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Jack E. of Bellevue; and sister, Jennie I. (Ervin) Arp of Bellevue. A grandson, Christopher A. Peterka; great-grandson, Mark N. Lattimer; brothers, Willis, Francis and Richard; and sisters, Marion Lattimer and Ruth Harris, all died previously.
Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Rick Reynolds and the Rev. David Arp officiating. Burial will be in Atwater Cemetery.
William C. Moritz
William C. Moritz, 78, of Fort Myers, Fla., died Sunday, April 1, 2002.
Born Jan. 21, 1923 in Cleveland, he was the son of William and Helen Moritz.
Mr. Moritz served three years in the U.S. Army during World War II in the China Burma India theatre. He graduated from Kent State University and earned a masters at Western Reserve University majoring in school administration and guidance counseling. He also attended Bowling Green and the University of Toledo. He was awarded five fellowships by IDEA of the Kettering Foundation for Advanced Study of Education Curriculum and Administration. He also served on several committees at the Ohio Department of Education and served as a consultant to improve classroom teaching for more than 50 school districts. During his 38-year career as an educator, he served as a teacher, guidance counselor and assistant principal at Madison High School; director of vocational guidance at John Marshall High School in Cleveland, where he also coached five championship football teams, including a city championship. He went on to the post of assistant principal at John Adams High School and principal of West Geauga High School He served as the assistant superintendent of the Maumee school district and retired in 1978. During his retirement, he worked as an assistant professor at Heidelberg College as well as guest lecturer at Bowling Green and the University of Toledo. He also enjoyed officiating high school and college basketball for 20 years and football for 10 years.
He enjoyed following his children and grandchildren their activities. He also enjoyed golf and was a member for many years at Riverby Hills Golf Course, winning the club championship in 1975. He also was an avid tennis player and traveled to numerous CBI, high school and coaching reunions throughout his retirement. Recently, he continued to research, write and advise of the topic of restructuring the United States educational system.
Survivors include his sons, William C. II and James R.; daughters, Elaine Nickoli, Debra, Suzanne (Dennis) Witherell and Mary; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His wife, Elsie, died previously.
There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Broadway St., Maumee. Maison Dardenne Walk Funeral Home in Maumee is handling arrangements.
Therman E. Hoover
PARIS Therman E. Hoover, 82, died Monday, April 2, 2001 at his daughter's home in Warren Township.
Born May 14, 1918, in Buckhannon, W.Va., he was the son of Emery and Anna May (Cutwright) Hoover. He lived in Ravenna before moving to Paris Township in 1969.
Mr. Hoover retired as a crane operator at Republic Steel, where he had worked for 25 years. He also worked for Burns Security for 10 years.
He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Newton Falls.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his daughter, Carol (Paul) Ranc of Warren Township; stepdaughters, Peggy (Ronnie) Burr of Leavittsburg and Patty (Fred) Neatrour of Champion; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother, Virgil of Leavittsburg; and sisters, Mable (James) Ritter of Leavittsburg and Tilly (Curtis) Yauger of Uniontown, Pa.; and friend, Mary Waris of Paris. His first wife, Dorothy Whiltock, whom he married in 1936, died in 1973. His second wife, Millie Carpenter died in 1984. A daughter, Sheila M. Pearce; brothers, Wetzel and Columbus; and sister, Wilma, died previously.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Thursday at Messiah Lutheran Church in Newton Falls. Burial will be in Newton Falls Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by James Funeral Home in Newton Falls.
Margaret Lucille Rhodes
Former Kent resident Margaret Lucille Rhodes, 88, of Waterloo Road, Mogadore, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Akron City Hospital in Akron.
Born November 12,1912, in Fremont, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Letha May (Taylor) Shriver. She had been a Kent resident for 60 years.
Mrs. Rhodes worked at Lamb Electric on the armature line. During World War II, she assembled bombs at the Ravenna Arsenal.
She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Kent and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxillary, and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
Survivors include her brother, Harry L. Shriver of Suffield; sisters, Gertrude Mayfield of Suffield and Dawn Fryberger of Brimfield. Her husband, Howard R., died in 1981. Her brothers, Frank and Jim Shriver; sisters, Letha Wendt, Eve Ickes and Ruth Keefer, died previously.
Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church in Kent, with the Rev. Reid Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in Stow Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 118 S. Mantua St., Kent, 44240.
Jacqueline Marie Peterson
Former Record-Courier reporter Jacqueline Marie Peterson, 58, of Dover Location, Osceola Township, Mich., died of cancer Saturday, March 31, 2001 at Keweenaw Memorial Medical Center, where she was admitted March 4.
Born Jan. 1, 1943 in Cleveland, she was the daughter of Walter and Margaret Korniet. She was a 1961 graduate of James Ford Rhodes High School in Cleveland.
Mrs. Peterson studied journalism at Kent State University and began her career as a journalist at the Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern in Neenah, Wis. While employed by the Record-Courier from 1969 to 1973 she was known professionally as Jacqueline Seton. She covered the city of Ravenna and the courts.
"Jackie was a talented and hard-working writer, who covered her assignments effectively," said R-C Publisher David Dix, who added that she was especially helpful with coverage of the turmoil at Kent State University during that period.
She moved to Copper County, Mich., in 1980 to join the staff of the Daily Mining Gazette of Houghton, where she later becoming a managing editor. While working for the Gazette, she taught journalism at Suomi College for one year.
Mrs. Peterson started Keweenaw Kennel, a dog and cat boarding facility, in 1987 and resigned from the Gazette in 1991 to devote herself full-time to the business. While operating her business, she also worked for two weekly newspapers in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Survivors include her husband, Carl, whom she married Aug. 24, 1991; father, Walter Korniet; sister, Sandra Loucka of Salem, Ore.; stepson, Kevin of Calumet, Mich.; and stepdaughters, Deborah (Ivan) Smith of Henryville, Pa., Cynthia (Steve) Williams of Ontonagon, Mich. and Marianne of Calumet. Her mother and a sister, Shirley, died previously.
Services will be held today at Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet, Mich. Cremation will take place, with private burial at a later date.
Marian Louise Suffecool
Marian Louise Suffecool, 85, formerly of Wayland, died April 1, 2001, at Beverly Health Care in Lakeland, Fla.
Born June 19, 1915, in Dover, she was the daughter of Joseph and Nioma (Powell) Beutler. She had lived in Florida since 1964.
She and her husband, Robert W. Suffecool Sr., owned and operated the R.W. Suffecool & Son Basket Co. in Wayland from 1940 to 1964. She was a homemaker and self-employed seamstress, working on small items until a few weeks prior to her death.
She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Lakeland, Palmy Chapter Order of the Eastern Star in Deerfield and Paris Fire Bells.
Survivors include her son, Robert W. Jr. of Wayland; daughters, Carol S. Campbell and Mrs. Carl (Janet) S. Wyrosdick, both of Lakeland; four grandchilren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Corbett of Palmyra and Mrs. Merle (Ruth) Strong of Madison, Wis. Her husband, Robert W. Sr., whom she married Sept. 18, 1937, died March 18, 1989. Three brothers, Howard, Charles and Joseph Beutler, died previously.
Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 tonight at James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Wayland Community Church. Burial will be in Hawley Cemetery in Paris. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Lakeland, Fla.
