Dessie Sara Bargerstock
Dessie Sara Bargerstock, 93, of Kittanning, Pa., died Thursday, April 26, 2001 at James Hospital in New Castle, Pa. Born May 1, 1907, in Kittanning, she was the daughter of Harry and Hulda (Bowser) Jordan. Mrs. Bargerstock was a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, hunting, fishing and traveling. She enjoyed doing mission work camps through her church in places like Brazil, Guatamala, the Cayman Islands and Panama. Survivors include her son, Rodney of Anderson, Ind.; daughters, Twila Jean (Carl) Holm of Ravenna, Mary Louise (George) Freed of Emlenton, Pa. and Connie (Wayne) Steffey of Ocala, Fla.; and a brother, Edward Reighert of New Castle, Pa. Her husband, Roy A.; two brothers; and seven sisters died previously. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Kennedy & Blodgett Funeral Home in Kittanning, Pa. and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the Kittanning First Church of God, where services will immediately follow with Rev. Larry R. Messick officiating. Burial will be in Lawn Haven Burial Estates in Kittanning. Memorials may be made to the First Church of God, 629 Woodward Ave., Kittanning, Pa. 16201.

Clarice A. Eshelman
GARRETTSVILLE - Clarice A. Eshelman, 73, of 8171 Atwood Place, died Thursday, April 26, 2001 at her home after a long illness. Born Sept. 30, 1928, in Ravenna, she was the daughter of Harold L. and Ruth E. (Whitney) Peppeard. A life resident of Garrettsville, she was a 1946 graduate of Shalersville High School. Mrs. Eshelman was a stem painter for Polson Rubber Co. in Garrettsville for several years. She was employed with Deluxe Cleaners in Garrettsville, in maintenance, for 10 years. She attended the United Church of Garrettsville. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and reading. Survivors include her husband, Martin J., whom she married May 26, 1951; daughters, Donna M. Brigham of Garrettsville, Deborah L. Grimm and Brenda S. Knight, both of Leavittsburg; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Gale E. Peppeard of Steubenville; and sisters, Mary Jo Conley and Barbara Sands, both of Windham, Delores Brannen and Katherine Peppeard, both of Ravenna, Diane Wiley of Steubensville and April Myer of Newton Falls. Her brothers, Edmond, Larry and James Peppeard, and sisters, Shirley Avery, Patricia Pickell and Judy Yenoulis, died previously. Cremation has taken place. There will be no calling hours or services. Arrangements were handled by Borowski Funeral Home in Newton Falls. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Robinson Memorial Hospital, 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna, Ohio 44266.

Rosemary Hanichak
Rosemary Hanichak, 78, died Thursday, April 26, 2001. Mrs. Hanichak was a native of Kent but had been a long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls. She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and had at one time been actively involved in the Altar and Rosary Society. Survivors include her son, David (Terri) of South Bend, Ind.; daughters Rebecca Sue (Richard) Woodcock of Cuyahoga Falls, Kay (Curt) Porr of Pickerington, and Laura (Robert) Gregg of Chicago, Ill.; six grandchildren; and a brother, Jerome T. Linnen. Her husband, Albert, died in 1990. Her brothers Joseph, James and William Linnen and a sister, Nancy. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Dunn-Quigley Ciriello & Carr Falls Chapel. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Burial will be in Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cuyahoga falls paramedics.

Grace Marie White
Grace Marie White, 79, died Wednesday, April 25, 2001. Born July 21, 1921 in Akron, she was the daughter of Romeo and Nelle Marie (Johnson) Holt. Mrs. White was a memer of Summit Lapidary Club, Akron Gem and Mineral Society, Hudson Art in the Park and a lifetime member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a board member of the Kent State University Senior Guest program, a former Girl Scout leader and had volunteered for the Children's Hospital Christmas Tree Program. Survivors include her daughters, Susan (Dan) Snowberger of Stow, Donna Marie of Akron; daughter-in-law, Sally Ryan of Brimfield; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister Elah Hunter of California. Her husband, Donald, died in 1988. Her son David Ryan and sister, Joan Holt, died previously. Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 tonight at Redmon Funeral Home in Stow, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, with Scott Lambert officiating. Burial will be in Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Urban Vision, P.O. Box 1563, Akron, 44309.

Alice B. Russell
Former area resident Alice B. Russell, 85, of Youngstown, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Born Oct. 8, 1915, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of Anthony and Agnes (Hauptman) Rudnesky. She had lived in the area most of her life. Mrs. Russell was manager of the Portage County branch of the American Automobile Association for 24 years, retiring in 1975. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Her husband, Charles, died in 1978. Two brothers and four sisters died previously. A memorial service was held April 16. Arrangements were handled by Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers.

Mark Rollin Harshbarger
STREETSBORO - Mark Rollin Harshbarger, 58, died Thursday, April 26, 2001, at home. Born Oct. 1, 1942, in Streetsboro, he was a son of Glen and Alice (Griffith) Harshbarger. He was a life resident of Streetsboro. Mr. Harshbarger retired from the Streetsboro Service Department. He was a utility operator. He was a member of Streetsboro United Methodist Church. Survivors include his son, Mark A. of Kentucky; daughters, Jill Haas of Akron and Kelly Marks of Kentucky; five grandchildren; brothers, Phillip (Nita) of Garfield Heights and Paul of Streetsboro; sisters, Frances Shinn of Silver Lakes, Gloria (Bill) Hall, Irene Stutzman and Peggy (Harry) Gilcrest, all of Streetsboro; and companion JoAnne Starrett of Akron. Cremation has taken place. There will be no calling hours or services. Shorts Funeral Home, Streetsboro Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.

Roxanne P. Kish
ROOTSTOWN - Roxanne P. Kish, 45, died Thursday at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna. Born March 16, 1956, in Akron she was the daughter of Richard M. and Lydia (Allrutz) Plaisted Sr. She was a life resident of Rootstown. Mrs. Kish was a homemaker. She enjoyed camping and fishing. Survivors include her daughter, Dawn Richelle, at home; parents, Richard and Lydia Plaisted of Rootstown; brothers, James (Millie) Plaisted of California, Charles (Diane) Miller Sr. of Atwater and Richard M. (Sue) Plaisted Jr. of Ravenna; sisters, Cathleen (Paul) Robertson of Leavittsburg, Deborah (Gary) Watters of Howland, and Lisa (Dale) White of Edinburg; and a friend, Don "Hoppy" Sevy of Wayland. Calling hours will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. John Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Homeland Cemetery in Rootstown.

Richard V. Toth
RANDOLPH - Richard V. Toth, 67, of Waterloo Road, died Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at Hospice Care Center in Copley. Born Aug. 2, 1933, in Cleveland, he was the son of Kalman and Irene (Rozman) Toth. Mr. Toth owned and operated Toth Automotive and Towing in Garrettsville for 22 years. He also had owned an Arco service station in Kent and a Sinclair service station in Streetsboro. He was involved in auto racing and was a member of the American Race Car Association. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Jean (Cook), to whom he was married 44 years; daughters, Kathryn (Charles) Fishburn of Randolph, and Patricia Jean Britt of Jacksonville, Fla.; one grandchild; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Audrey of Solon. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church in Randolph, with the Rev. Edward Wieczorek officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Randolph. Arrangements are being handled by Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Memorials may be made to the Portage County Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice, Brimfield Plaza, 4080 S.R. 43, Kent, 44240, or the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron, 44333.

Frank E. Durst Sr.
SHALERSVILLE - Frank E. Durst Sr., 73, died Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. Born March 21, 1927, in Somerset, Pa., he was the son of Milton J. and Cora E. (Miller) Durst. He had lived in Shalersville since 1955. Mr. Durst retired from Ford Motor Co. in Walton Hills, where he was an oiler, after 31 years of service. A veteran, serving with the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II and the U.S. Army in Korea, he was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7295 of Berlin, Pa., and American Legion Post No. 181 in Somerset, Pa. He also was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 1801 in Somerset, Pa. Survivors include his sons, Franklin E. Jr., of Fredericksburg, Va., Bruce of Croswell, Mich., and Kenneth of Connellsville, Pa.; daughter, Linda Head of Shalersville; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Clark O. of Friedens, Pa., and Henry A. of Haverhill, Mass.; and sister, Bessie Beam of Somerset, Pa. His wife, Ethel I., died May 9, 1991. His brothers John, William, George, Lee and Abram, and sisters, Louise Spangler and Alice Houpt, died previously. Calling hours will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Shorts Funeral Home, Streetsboro Chapel, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Shalersville.

Wendell T. Griffith
Wendell T. Griffith of Fort Myers, Fla., a former Portage County resident, died Saturday, April 7, 2001. Born and reared in Wayland, he had lived in Columbus before moving to Florida. Mr. Griffith was a charter member of Faith United Methodist Church in Fort Myers. Survivors include his wife, Priscilla, to whom he was married nearly 63 years; son, Robert of Ashland, Ky.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Private services have been held. Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home in Fort Myers handled arrangements. Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 15690 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Fla. 33908.

Ardith L. Haylett, 79
MANTUA - Ardith L. Haylett, 79, died Thursday, April 26, 2001, at Maple Wood Care Centre in Streetsboro. Born July 7, 1921, in Bristolville, Ohio, she was a daughter of Fred and Myrtle Dunkerton. She was a lifetime Mantua resident and was the owner-operator with her husband of Haylett's Foods in Mantua from 1945-1985. She was a member of the Hilltop Christian Church in Mantua and the American Legion Auxiliary of Mantua. A 1939 graduate of Mantua High School, she was All-County clarinet player. A loer of music, she played both the organ and clarinet for most of her life. Survivors inclue her husband, Arthur E. Haylett, whom she married on Nov. 7, 1941; son, David (Mary) of Mantua; daughter, Katherine (John) Ramsey of Hiram; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Herbert Dunkerton of Mantua; sister, Helen (Glen) Gilbert of Ravenna. No calling hours will be held. A private funeral service will be held Monday with the Rev. Jeffrey Jackson officiating. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Mantua. Green's Funeral Home in Mantua is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Mantua-Shalersville Fire Department Rescue Squad.

Arizona Elliott, 61
STREETSBORO - Arizona Elliott, 61, died Friday, April 27, 2001, at her home after a long illness. Born Nov. 25, 1939, in Rowe, Va., she was the daughter of Benjamin and Edith (Street) Baldridge. A former Ravenna resident, she moved to Streetsboro 32 years ago. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and playing with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Robert F., to whom she had been married for 16 years; sons, Rocky (Bonnie) Davis of Streetsboro, Terry (Lynn) Davis of Twinsburg and Robert F. Jr. of Cuyahoga Falls; daughters, Reva (Bob) Johnson of Streetsboro, Tammy (Greg) Dostal of Streetsboro, Tina (Ken) Carrigo of Streetsboro, Rita (Jeff) Barber of Cuyahoga Falls and Sandy (Lyle) Marcum of Akron; 14 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brothers, Bud (Pat) Baldridge of Cuyahoga Falls, Benny (Donna) Baldridge of Deerfield and Renny Baldridge of Akron; sisters, Brenda Hill of Akron, Midge (Ronnie) Dittmore of Ravenna and Kay of Akron. Her parents and sisters, Gail Landmaser and Sandy Baldridge, died previously. Private calling hours and services will be held for the family with the Rev. Keith New officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Streetsboro. The Wood-Kortright Funeral Home in Ravenna is handling arrangements.

Alycemae K. Paul
NELSON - Alycemae K. Paul, 65, died Saturday, April 28, 2001, at her daughter's home in Ashtabula after a long illness. Born Jan. 18, 1936, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of George J. and Mae (Ranc) Kofron. She had lived in Nelson for more than 50 years. She was a secretary with the Portage County District Library. She also was a 4-H advisor for 20 years and a member of the Village Piecemakers Quilt Club. She enjoyed reading and gardening. Survivors include her sons, Wallace (Roberta) Paul of Uniondale, Pa., and James (Jodi) Paul III of Carbondale, Pa.; daughters, Morgan Paul of Ashtabula and Manya (De jan) Jovanovic of Scottsdale, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; father, George Kofron of Bedford; and sisters, JoAnne Ponikvar of Walton Hills and Karla Collins of Mantua. Her mother; one grandchild; and her brother, George, died previously. Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. services Wednesday at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home in Garrettsville. Memorials may be made to the Portage County District Library, 10842 South St., Garrettsville, OH 44231.