Barbara Wilson, 61
Barbara S. Wilson, 61, of Ravenna died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna following a long illness. Born April 16, 1938, in Greenville, S.C., she was the daughter of Aaron C. and Annie S. (Hall) Pruitt. She lived most of her life in the Ravenna area. Mrs. Wilson was a graduate of Southeast High School, and the Akron School of Practical Nursing. She was a nurse at Robinson Memorial for more than 20 years. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the First Christian Church in Ravenna and was active in the Women Outdoors, a club for women who appreciated nature, hiking, and camping. She passed her love for all things God created, expecially her love of animals, to her children. Survivors include daughters, Sandra Wilson of Ravenna, Suzanne (Kenneth) Colpo of Rootstown, Sherry (James) Mendiola of Aurora; two grandsons; brother James "Roland" Pruitt of Youngstown; and sister Naomi Estrellado of Cincinnati. Her husband Wayne died in 1990. Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Christian Church in Ravenna with Dr. Russell Goldner officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church.

Florence Mandel, 86
HIRAM - Florence Mandel, 86, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, at her residence afte an extended illness. Arrangements will be announced by Green's Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Mantua.

La Vera Copac, 92
La Vera Copac, 92, of Ravenna died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna. Arrangements to be announced by the Shorts Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel.

Michael J. Schossler
Michael J. Schossler, 67, formerly of Stow, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. Born Dec. 5, 1932 in Stow, he was the son of Michael K. and Victoria A. (Hank) Schossler. Mr. Schossler formerly was employed maintaining farm equipment and worked for Superior Farms in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Survivors include his sons, Joe of Cuyahoga Fall and Victor of Tallmadge; daughters, Debbie Schoonover of Stow, Christine of Kent and Catherine Zevenberger of Munroe Falls; brother, John J. of Mantua; 10 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sisters, Angeline Clapp of Rootstown, Frances Krzycki of Stalwart, Mich., Marjorie Tomko of Kent, Bertha Kempf of Clarksville, Martha Kirkland of Akron and Carolyne King of Garrettsville. His son, Michael, died previously. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Church in Stow. Private burial services have been held at Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent. Bissler & Sons Funeral is handling the arrangements.

Janet M. Sutton
Janet M. Sutton, 91, of Chagrin Falls, the mother of Janet Jakab of Hiram, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, at Maple Wood Care Centre in Streetsboro. Born Feb. 11, 1909, in Highland Falls, N.Y., she was a longtime Chagrin Falls resident. She had lived in Stow for three years. Mrs. Sutton was secretary of the Chagrin Falls schools for 17 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 442, in Chagrin Falls. In addition to Mrs. Jakab, survivors include her daughter, Suzanne Wright of Bowling Green; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brother, Jon Stirton of Richmond Heights. Her husband, Harold, died previously. Calling hours will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Stroud-Lawrence Funeral Home, 95 Franklin St., Chagrin Falls, where Eastern Star services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurse Hospice, Ravenna.

Everett J. Sanders
ATWATER - Everett J. "Eddie" Sanders, 66, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000. Born April 6, 1933, he was a life resident of the Akron area. Mr. Sanders retired in 1995 from Barberton Citizens Hosptial's maintainance department after 20 years of service. He was also a member of the Summit County Sherriff's Department Mounted Patrol He is survived by his wifek Elizabeth (Betty); sons William and Stephen; stepsons James, Rick and Chuck Morrow; stepdaughter Linda Morrow; seven grandchildren; and sister Mary Ann Cogar. Calling hours will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hennnessy-Bagnoli Fuenral Home, 339 Southwest Ave., Tallmadge, where services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Robert Webb Jr. officiating. Inurnment will be private.

Eileen M. Kennedy
Eileen M. Kennedy, 74, formerly of Ravenna, died Sunday Feb. 13, 2000, at Leesburg Regional Medical Center in Leesburg, Fla. Born Sept. 17, 1925 in Akron, she was the daughter of Wiley and Mildred (Johnson) Gregg. Mrs. Kennedy retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, where she was a switchboard operator. She was a member of Summit Road Baptist Church in Ravenna and the Portage County Sheriff's Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth, to whom she was married 52 years; son, Thomas W. (Gera) of Mantua; daughter, Joyce (Argeros) Beris of Akron; five grandchildren; and brother, Lloyd (Bombina) Gregg of Akron. Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Jerry Hall officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park in Ravenna. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Ruby O. Board
NELSON - Ruby O. Board, 80, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, at Gillette Nursing Home in Warren following a long illness. Born April 6, 1919 in Roane County, W. Va., she was the daughter of John and Effie (Sparr) Drake. Mrs. Board was a homemaker. She was a member of Windham Baptist Church and the Women's Missionary Union. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Joseph W. Board, whom she married Oct. 27, 1936; daughters, Mary June Chappell of Newport News, Va., and Sandra K. Wells of Nelson; foster daughter, Lucille Carr of St. Petersburg, Fla.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters, Mae Westfall of Charleston, W.Va., Fae Watt of Clendenin, W.Va., and Phyllis Sovine of Vero Beach, Fla. Her brothers, Coy, Elmer and Robert Drake, died previously. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home in Garrettsville, and from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Friday at Windham Baptist Church, with the Rev. Carl Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Harrington Cemetery in Nelson. Memorials may be made to the Windham Baptist Church, 9809 E. Center St., Windham

Edna M. Shiflett
Edna M. "Marie" Shiflett, 70, of Ravenna died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna following a sudden illness. Born July 20, 1929, in Mill Creek W.Va., she was the daughter of Ray and Mary (Scott) Shiflett. She was an area resident most of her life. She formerly worked for Loving Care, Kippy's, Red Riding Hood and Pop's Truck Stop. She was a member of Our Lord's House of Prayer in Springfield. Survivors include her son, Keith Poling of Ravenna; daughters, Carolyn Churchill of Tennessee, Sandra (Edward) Smith of Akron, Darlene Douglas of Ravenna, Peggy Kyle of Kent and Polly Kinter of Ravenna, 22 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brothers, Arnold (Jeannie) of Cuyahoga Falls, Junior of Kent and Titus (Delores) of Ravenna; and sister, Sher Shiflett of Cuyahoga Falls. Her husband Lawrence, brother, Conley and sister, Jewel, died previously. Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Don Singleton officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Ravenna. Memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.

Edmond h. Peppeard
Edmond H. Peppeard, 72, of Como, Miss., and formerly of Portage County, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, at his home apparently of a heart attack. Born oct. 25, 1927 in Mansfield, he was the son of Harold and Ruth (Whitney) Peppeard. He graduated from Shalersville High School where he was a star football player and set Portage County records in 6-man football. Mr. Peppeard had been in construction most of his life and, after retirement, was the owner of Bald Hill Farms Nursery in Como, Miss. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Korea. He was a 32nd Degree Mason at the Park Avenue Masonic Lodge in Memphis, Tenn., a member of the Shriners in Memphis and a member of the American Legion in Ravenna. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jett (Simmons) whom he married Oct. 24, 1979; daughters, Susan Wilson of Deerfield, Irene Valenti of Ravenna, Laura Osterland of Edinburg, Karen Peppeard of Tucson, Ariz., and Heather Peppeard of Como, Miss.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother Gale; sisters, Diane Wiley of Burgholtz, Clarice Eshelman of Garrettsville, Katherine Peppeard and Delores Brannen, both of Ravenna, Maryjo Conley and Barbara Sands, both of Windham and April Myers of Newton Falls. Brothers Larry and James and sisters Shirley Avery, Pat Pickell and Judy Yenulonis all died previously. Calling hours will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Carl Holm officiating. A Masonic service will be held at 1:45 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Gary V. Latimer, 52
MOGADORE - Gary V. Lattimer, 52, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000. A life resident of Mogadore, he was the son of Charles and Mabel Lattimer. Mr. Lattimer was employed with Conrail for 28 years. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he was a member of Veterans of Foreign War Post No. 8487. Survivors include his wife, Shirley, to whom he was married 18 years; daughter, Crystal; stepson Rob Leishman; mother, Mabel; brother, Charles (Caren) of Arizona; and sister, Hallie (Bill) Wenzlawsh. His father died in 1979. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home in Akron, with Mark Lattimer officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park, where Mogadore V.F.W. Post No. 8487 will conduct military rites. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Medina County, 797 N. Court St., Medina, 44256.

Ralph O. Davis, 85
Ralph O. Davis, 85, of Ravenna Township, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, in Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. Born Nov. 14, 1914 in Coburn, Va., he was the son of Simon P. and Ida E. Davis. Mr. Davis was retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. He coached basketball for the Field High School girls team and the Firestone Tire & Rubber team. He also was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Velva (Cox), to whom he was married 62 years; sons, James (Jeanne), Dan, and Tom (Karen); daughters, Betty (Bob) Whyler, Joyce Crawford, Mary Davis and Nancy Gaspar; 17 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; and brothers, Walton and Chester Davis. Two grandchildren died previously. Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 tonight at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Road in Akron, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. David Atkinson officiating. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery in Brimfield.

Ethel Fetcho, 78
Ethel Fetcho, 78, of Newton Falls, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, at the Autumn Hills Care Center. Born June 22, 1921 in Youngstown, she was the daughter of Edwin and Jane (Littlewood) Felton. She was a life long resident of Newton Falls. Mrs. Fetcho was a member of the First Congregational Church of Newton Falls, the Senior Citizens Organization No. 4015 of Newton Falls, and she was a volunteer at the Newton Falls Community Center as a bingo worker. Survivors include two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles Felton of Austintown, and several nieces and nephews. Her husband, Joseph J. Fetcho, died Nov. 5, 1986. A daughter, Mrs. Donna Bryner, and sisters Mrs. Eleanor Harris and Mrs. Pearl Peterson, also died previously. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Borowski Funeral home, 30 Ridge Road, Newton Falls, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Mark L. Williams officiating. Burial will be in Newton Township Cemetery.

George Dillon, 79
George Emmet Dillon, 79, of Diamond, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna after a short illness. Born March 9, 1920 in Akron, he was the son of Henry Gail and Stella May (Hohlbalk) Dillon. Mr. Dillon had owned and operated Dillon Concrete Pipe in Diamond. He previously worked as plant manager at U.S. Concrete Pipe for 25 years. He was a member of Edinburg United Church and Charity Masonic Lodge No. 530. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, attaining the rank of master sergeant. He served in Trinidad. Survivors include his wife, Judy (Cory), to whom he was married 28 years; sons, William (Patty), Dennis (Debbie), Timothy, Terrance (Linda), and Douglas (Diana), all of Edinburg; 13 grandchildren; brother, Robert Dillon of Atwater; and sister, Mrs. Frank (Mildred) Elliott of Edinburg. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Edinburg United Church, with the Rev. Ruth Chartier officiating. Burial will be in West Cemetery in Palmyra. Arrangements are being handled by Wood-Kortright Funeral home Ravenna Chapel. Memorials may be made to Edinburg United Church or Palmyra United Methodist Church.

Verna White, 79
Verna L. White, 79, of Ravenna, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna after a short illness. Born May 16, 1920 in Edinburg, she was the daughter of Marion and Estella (Kurtz) Grund. She had been a Ravenna resident for 33 years. Mrs. White was a homemaker. She was a member of Rootstown United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles, to whom she was married 57 years; sons, Jerry of Ravenna and Vernon (Kathy) of Rootstown; daughter, Ruth (William) Beeson of Carrollton, Ohio; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Mildred Pierce of Rootstown and Gladys Newcomb of Garrettsville. Three sisters died previously. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. Orion Aubihl officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park in Ravenna. Memorials may be made to Rootstown United Methodist Church.

Doris Admire, 77
Doris I. Admire, 77, of Kent, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, at Kent Center in Kent. Born July 13, 1922, in Akron, she was the daughter of Edward and Melissa (Parker) Herr. Mrs. Admire was a factory worker with Industrial Mold until she retired. She was a member of the Maranatha Church in Mogadore. She enjoyed photography, baseball and the Cleveland Indians. Survivors include her sons Edward E. (Penny) McHenry of Lake Milton and Kenny Admire of Kent; daughters Melissa (Bert) Styles of Shalersville, Sandy (Bob) Rubbins of Kent, and Gloria (Brian) Admire of Stow; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Leona Bonham and Hilda Wright, both of Ellet, and Atta Messner of Mansfield . Her husband, Harold, died previously. Her daughter, Patricia Black; brother, James Herr; sisters, Thelma Lewis, Florence Aller, and Vernell Hine; and great-granddaughter, Vanessa Mae James, also died previously. Calling hours will be held 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent.

Gloria Rollin, 67
Gloria J. Rollin, 67, of Tallmadge, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000. Born in Akron, she had been a resident of Tallmadge for 11 years. Mrs. Rollin was a realtor for Century Realty Co. in Streetsboro. She was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Streetsboro. Survivors include her husband, Harold, to whom she was married 45 years; son, Mark (Jane) of Shalersville; daughters, Susan (Thomas) Wilhelm of Stow, and Leslie (Martin) Cofojohn and Sara (Scott) Schlea, both of Ravenna; seven grandchildren; brothers, James (Mary) Myers of Akron and Paul (Debbie) Myers of Sommerset, Ohio; and sister, Donna Myers of Akron. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Billow Chapel, 17 Southwest Ave., Tallmadge. Private services will be held . Burial will be in Tallmadge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence following services. Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 9042 S.R. 43, Streetsboro, 44241.

Verna H. Smith
Verna H. Smith, 88, of Ravenna, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna after a long illness. Born July 11, 1911 in East Liverpool, Ohio, she was the daughter of George and Ellen (Maloney) Cochrane. She lived in Chester, W.Va. for 65 years before moving to Ravenna. Mrs. Smith was a supervisor with Ohio Bell Telephone Company for 42 years. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and the East Liverpool High School Alumni Association. Survivors include her daughters, Ann Shazer of Greensburg, Ind., Lynn Boyd of Boca Raton, Fla., and Gretchen Cram of Garrettsville; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Helen Risinger of East Liverpool and Phyllis Thomas of Florida. Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert B. Smith, who died in 1963; her parents; brothers, Victor, George Jr., Earl, and Robert; and sisters, Esther Paul and Gladys Urban. Calling hours will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Chester, W.Va., where services will follow at 1 p.m., with the Rev. James Reed officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Calcutta, Ohio. Arrangements are being handled by Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Golden Rule Funeral Home in Garrettsville.

Luther L. "Sonny" Taylor
Luther L. "Sonny" Taylor, 53, of Ravenna died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, at his home following a long illness. Born May 22, 1946 in Arthurdale, W.Va., he was the son of Albert and Marguerite (Caricco) Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a member of God's Church in Ravenna. Survivors include his wife, the Rev. Vicie (Mounts), whom he married March 1, 1969; sons, Albert (Lisa) of Georgia, Luther Jr. (Amy) of Ravenna, and Ray (Jeanette) of Ravenna; daughter, Ann (Aaron) Swan of Ravenna; 11 grandchildren; and sisters, Alberta (Wilbur) Javosky of Ravenna and Niccolette Buchannon of West Virginia. His parents and a sister, Anita McClain, died previously. Calling hours will from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at City of Refuge Church of God, 6351 Bridge St., Ravenna, with the Rev. Joe Deary and Pastor James Walden Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Ravenna.

Jack E. Harper
Former Ravenna resident Jack E. Harper, 62, of Lakewood, Ohio, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, at Wooster Community Hospital after a short illness. Born October 19, 1937 in Ravenna, he was the son of Walter and Hazel (Rhinehart) Harper Sr. He had lived in the Cleveland area for 30 years. Mr. Harper worked as a machinist at Warner & Swasey in Cleveland. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his sons, Jack Jr. (Cheryl) of Bainbridge, Jeff (Julie) of Brunswick, Kendal of Lakewood, and Walter (April) of Bay Village; daughters, Sherrie Price of Shalersville, Dawn (Walter) Owens of Wooster, and Jennifer Harper of Olmstead Township; stepsons, Danny and John Miller of Lakewood; stepdaughters, Amy Miller and Crystal O'Toole of Lakewood; 18 grandchildren; brothers, Gale, Richard, and Roger, all of Ravenna, Gene of Brunswick, and Tom of Mantua; and sisters, Janet Tackett of Kent and Margaret Anderson of Ravenna. His brothers, Junior and Gerald, and sister, Leona, died previously. Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 tonight at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home ,Ravenna Chapel, where services will follow at 9 p.m. Private burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Ravenna.

Margie J. Humphrey
Margie J. Humphrey, 57, of Brookside Lane, Cuyahoga Falls, died Wednesday, February 23, 2000, at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. Born May 27, 1942 in Akron, she was the daughter of Ralph and June (Charlton) Coble. Ms. Humphrey worked for United Airlines from 1967 to 1971. She also taught English at Kent State University and Akron University for 8 years. Most recently she worked at Allstate Insurance Company for 6 years. Survivors include her daughter, Erica (Brent) Pfeiffer of Kent; granddaughter, Paige Pfeiffer of Kent; mother, June Coble of Akron; brother, David Coble of Virginia; and sisters, Cathron Sims of Pennsylvania and Judy Vincent of California. Calling Hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Bissler and Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. Patrick Russell officiating. A private burial will be in Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent.