John Francis Nash
John Francis Nash passed away at Akron City Hospital on Tuesday morning, June 9, 1998, after a long illness. Mr. Nash was born in Hudson, Mass., on June 7, 1928, a son of the late John M. and Edna Fournier Nash, and moved to the Ohio area in 1953. Mr. Nash graduated from Hudson, Mass., High School and from Boston University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in education. He also served in the U. S. Navy. Mr. Nash was superintendent of the Southington Local Schools; principal of Spencer Elementary School in Geneva, Ohio; director of International Placement Service in Cleveland, Ohio; owner of the National Teachers Placement Bureau in Cleveland, Ohio; head chef at Mentor Harbor Yacht Club in Madison, Ohio; and retired in September 1997 from Portage County Private Industrial Council in Ravenna, Ohio. He is survived by fiancee, Konney Kowatch of Akron; sons, Patrick D. Nash of Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, Timothy J. Nash of Warren; daughter, Alicia Jean Vogelaar of Hopewell Junction, N. Y.; brothers, Patrick E. Nash of Harwick, Mass., James H. Nash of Waunconda, Ill.; sisters, Edna Mae Maddocks of Hudson, Mass., Mary Crowell of Morton, Pa., Dorothy Cormier of Leominster, Mass., and Jane Philbin of Acton, Mass. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls 44221, where a funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, with Elaine Henderson officiating. (Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home

William H. Nichols Jr.
William H. Nichols Jr., 49, died June 1, 1998. A resident of Barrington, Ill., he was employed at Trustmark Insurance Co., and was a deacon at Bethel Baptist Church in Schaumburg, Ill. Mr. Nichols is survived by wife, Becky; daughter, Angie Nichols; son, Adam Nichols; granddaughter, Ashley, all of Barrington, Ill.; parents, Irma and William H. Nichols Sr.; sister, Linda (Richard) Welling, all of Young Harris, Ga.; and nephew, Aaron. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Grace Baptist Church, with Rev. Robert Stephens officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Friday, 3 to 9 p.m.; and one hour before services at the church. Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 704 N. Firestone Blvd., Akron 44301. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Joseph C. Olinger
Joseph C. Olinger, 78, passed away May 30, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Avis of Boynton Beach, Fla.; son, Michael of Boynton Beach, Fla.; daughter, Linda of Akron; brother and sister-in-law, Russell and Mary Olinger of Akron; sister and brother-in-law, Lina and Glen Fulton of St. Claire Shore, Mich. Services will be conducted at a later date.

Elizabeth Haller Olson
Elizabeth Haller Olson, 88, died June 3, 1998. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sumner on Merriman, 209 Merriman Rd., with Rev. Dale RuLon officiating. Inurnment at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital, 1645 W. 8th St., Erie, Pa. 16505.(Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Anna K. Onderak
BARBERTON -- Anna K. Onderak, 87, died June 8, 1998, at Barberton Citizens Hospital. She was born in Cambridge, Ohio, and resided in Barberton for the last 65 years. She was employed with the J. C. Penney Co. with 22 years service, and was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church and Secular Franciscan Order. She was preceded in death by husband, George, and is survived by sons, Dale (Judy) of Munroe Falls, Dennis of Barberton; and four grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday, 9:30 a.m., at Hahn Funeral Home, with 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Fr. James Atkins, celebrant. Interment at St. Nicholas Cemetery in Clinton. Visitation WEDNESDAY, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Parastas service WEDNESDAY at 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Secular Franciscan Order. (HAHN, Barberton, 825-2467.)

Odell Otto
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Odell Otto, 85, born Feb. 24, 1913, in Grantsville, Md., passed away June 9, 1998, at the Hospice Center in Fairlawn. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Harriett; son, David and daughter-in-law, Susan, of Chesterland; daughter, Sharon of Cuyahoga Falls; grandson, Douglas Otto; granddaughters, Erica Otto of Columbus, Eileen of Baltimore, Md., Bernice of Boston, Mass., Grace and Betty Jo of Grantsville, Md.; and many relatives and friends. Odell worked at Rustless Iron and Steel Co. in Baltimore for 10 years. He moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1950 and was employed at the Heslop Co. and various other construction companies. He retired in 1983. He was a longtime member of Bethany United Church of Christ. Friends may call TONIGHT, 6 to 8, at McGowan-Reid & Santos Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at Bethany Church on Friday, June 12, at 1 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Mission 2000 of Bethany Church or Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn. Private burial will be at Rose Hill Burial Park. (McGowan-Reid & Santos, 928-1313.)

Helen B. Palicka (nee Budzina)
Helen B. Palicka (nee Budzina), 87, of Cuyahoga Falls, was the wife of the late John; devoted mother of John Kogut (wife, Irene) of Macedonia, Ohio, and Helen Obojtek (late husband, Joseph) of Cuyahoga Falls; loving grandmother of seven, great-grandmother of 12, and great-great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 1998, at St. Rita Church in Solon. Interment at Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Tabone Funeral Home, 33650 Solon Rd. (just west of Route 91), Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Virginia E. ``Skipper'' Paterson
Virginia E. ``Skipper'' Paterson, 84, passed away May 30, 1998. Mrs. Paterson was born in Cleveland and had lived in Akron most of her life, and in the Portage Lakes since 1944. A member of Lockwood United Methodist Church, she was active in the Western Reserve Girl Scout Council for 52 years and was currently active in Girl Scout ``Z'' Troop. She was an active member of Portage Lakes Chapter of A.A.R.P. and of West High School Class of 1933, known as W.H.A.T.T. She had worked as a home lighting consultant for Ohio Edison and as a medical assistant. Preceded in death by her husband, Andrew H., in 1980, she is survived by her daughter, Lynne (Robert L.) Althoff; grandsons, Robert R. (Denise) Althoff and Richard L. Althoff, all of Columbus; stepgreat-grandchildren, Cynthia and Kristopher; and brother, Charles Bartles Roberts of Herpster, Wis. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. SATURDAY at the Billow LAKES Chapel, 472 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. (Route 619), with Pastor Ricky Riggs officiating. Private interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. There are no calling hours. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Western Reserve Girl Scout Council. (Billow LAKES Chapel, 867-4141.)

Hobart S. Pauley
Hobart S. Pauley, 77, passed away June 4, 1998. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was retired from Consolidated Freightways and was a retired Teamster. He was an active member of the East Akron Eagles 2301, and a life member of V.F.W. Post 3383 and American Legion Post 449. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Carol Pauley; daughters, Karen (Dennis) Knapp of Norton, Katherine (Bill) Delaney of Akron; son, Bill (Trish) Pauley of Buckeye Lake; and eight grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at Sherwood Park Baptist Church (814 Carnegie Ave.), with Rev. Dale Smith officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3250 W. Market St., Akron 44333. (CREMATION SOCIETY OF OHIO, 535-9186.)

Cleo M. Peters
STOW -- Cleo M. Peters, 72, died June 12, 1998. Born in Sumners County, West Virginia, she was a Stow resident for 46 years. She is survived by husband of 50 years, Robert J.; daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Tom Crews of Norton, Amy and Victor Simich of Stow, Ann Peters of Stow; granddaughters, Jennifer and Michelle; great-grandson, Brandon; sisters, Wilma Moore and Carrie Cochran, both of West Virginia, LaTaskie Bennett and Wilda Martin, both of Medina, Elloway Davis of Bath; brother, Carlos Harvey of West Virginia. Friends may call Monday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Redmon Funeral Home, where service will be held Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Burial at Granger Fairview Cemetery in Medina County. (Redmon, Stow, 688-6631.)

Mildred L. Peterson
Mildred L. Peterson, 89, died June 14, 1998. She was a life resident of Akron, where her great-great-grandfather was Major Miner Spicer, one of the first settlers of the Akron area in 1810. Mildred was a graduate of Central High School, Baptist Institute for Christian Workers, and Akron University. She was a first grade teacher with the Akron Public Schools at Howe School, and then Mason School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Akron, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School for over 50 years, and was also a member of Church Women United, O.R.T.A., S.C.R.T.A., Good Neighbors volunteer, and the Summit County Historical Society. Mrs. Peterson was preceded in death by her husband, Harold and brother, Raymond Spicer. She is survived by several cousins and a niece and nephew. Service will be held Wednesday, 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Akron, 1670 Shatto Ave., Akron, with Rev. T. Edward Holland and Rev. Randall A. Corkern officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Akron. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

William Phillips
BARBERTON -- Our lives have been so sweetly touched by a person as though he were an angel sent to us from heaven. William Phillips' body left this earth May 29, 1998; however, his spirit will live forever in his family. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, at ADAMS-MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 791 E. Market St., Akron, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. TODAY. Rev. Robert Webb will conduct the service. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery. (ADAMS-MASON, 535-9186.)

Charles E. Pickering Jr.
SHARON TWP. -- Charles E. Pickering Jr., 67, died Wednesday, June 3, 1998, at Hospice Care Center, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Pickering was born in Chatham Township, and resided in Sharon Township since 1952. He was a sergeant in the U. S. Marines, serving in the Korean Conflict, and a life member of Chatham V.F.W. Post 6892. He was a meat cutter at A & P, retiring in 1980 with 25 years service. Mr. Pickering is survived by wife, Dorothy (nee Burdett); daughter, Beth (Mrs. Jerry) Stover of Sharon Township; grandsons, Justin and Jamie; sisters, Marcil Lasch, Alma Lasch, and Loretta Pittman, all of Lodi, Joyce Taylor of Wayne, Mich.; and brother Glen of Inverness, Fla. He was preceded in death by four brothers. The family will receive friends Friday, 5 to 9 p.m., at the Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, where services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m., Rev. Donald Engle officiating. Interment at Sharon Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice Care Center or Sharon Fire and Rescue Squad. (Hilliard Cox Mullaney, 334-1501.)

Thelma Doris Pilger
Thelma Doris Pilger, 81, passed away May 30, 1998. She was a member of Annunication Catholic Church, and is survived by her husband of 41 years, Raymond; and sister, Eleanor DeShoung. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Annunciation Church. Interment at Holy Cross. Friends may call at the church from 12:30 p.m. until service time. (Eckard-Baldwin, 535-7141.)

Mary E. Poruban
BARBERTON -- Mary E. Poruban, 87, died June 5, 1998. A resident of Barberton for over 60 years, she was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, and Third Order of St. Francis of Assisi. Surviving are sister, Teresa Poruban of Pennsylvania; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at the Campfield Hickman Collier Funeral Home, with Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation, Monday, 6 to 8 p.m. (Campfield Hickman Collier, 745-3161.)

George Edward Powell
George Edward Powell, 100, passed away June 5, 1998 at Magnolia Care Center, in Wadsworth, where he resided the last four months. He was born in Fairfield, Il., March 13, 1898 to the late John and Elizal Powell, and had lived in the Akron area for over 80 years. George retired in 1963 after 38 years service, from what is now Bridgestone-Firestone, as a tire builder. He enjoyed his garden, sold vegetables at his roadside stand, and loved to listen to the Cleveland Indians ball games on the radio. Preceded in death by siblings, Marshall, Oscar, Bertha, and Lowell; first wife, Marie; step-daughter, Anita; and his second wife, Flossie Stonebrook. He will be missed by his step-daughter, caregiver and friend, Alice Longfellow; stepson, Edward Stonebrook; and a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. Funeral service Monday, 1 p.m. at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd. Rev. Jack Dearth officiating. Burial Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service Monday. (Prentice, 753-7721.)

Bernice C. Golden Powers
Bernice Christine Powers (nee Golden) of Twinsburg, went home to be with her Lord Monday, June 1, 1998, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born June 30, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio. Bernice was the loving and devoted wife of Carlton R. Sr.; daughter of Christine B. Golden; mother of Reeda (Fred) Robertson, Carlton R. Jr. (Stephanie), JoAnn (Melvin) Harley, Robert (Otha C.) Garrette, Tena Jones, Rhonda (Larry) Gaines, and Annette (Tommie) Williams; grandmother of 21; great-grandmother of 14; sister-in-law of Christine Golden, Ellis (Lucy) Golden, L. Hank Golden and Robert Golden; an aunt and cousin to a host of relatives. She was preceded in death by her father, Emmett K. Golden; brother, Emmett W. Golden, and great granddaughter, T'Nyshia Robertson. Calling hours will be Sunday, June 7 from 7 to 9 P.M. and Monday at 10 A.M. at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Twinsburg. Services Monday, June 8 at 10:30 A.M., Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2098 Oxford Street, Twinsburg. Pastor James O. Anderson, Officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bernice C. Golden-Powers Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2098 Oxford Street, Twinsburg, Ohio. Arrangements being handled by the House of Wills, 2491 East 55th, Cleveland, Ohio.

Forrest A. ``Bud'' Price
Forrest A. ``Bud'' Price, 79, died Wednesday, June 10, 1998, after a short illness. He was born Aug. 9, 1918, the first of two children born to Walter A. and Helen Price. They lived in Akron on North Hill. He attended North High School and went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Finance. Upon graduation, he was hired by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., where he spent 43 years in various accounting positions. In 1983, he retired from Goodyear as Director of Taxes. His affiliations and accomplishments included Summit County Children Services Board member 1964-1979, serving as chairman in 1973; trustee of Ohio Manufacturers Association; chairman of the Association Taxation Committee; Advisory Committee of the Akron Planning and Urban Renewal Agency; vice president of Akron Regional Development Board's Research Committee; chairman of the Regional Development Board's Taxation and Legislative Committee; 1977 Spirit Award winner--Comptroller Division--Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. In 1941, he married Carolyn Jane Shaffer. They had two children, Gregory and Judith. They purchased a home in Cuyahoga Falls and lived there until his retirement in 1983, when they moved to their present home. He was a lifelong member of Trinity United Church of Christ, where he was the first lay president. He served as an elder and deacon; member and past president of the Ushers League, served on council as treasurer; Search Committee member; Victory Class member. He was an honorable man who kept the rules and played the game. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great--grandfather. He will be greatly missed. Forrest is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn; son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Karen Price; daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Jim Walser; sister and brother-in-law, Betty Jean and Steve Bailey of Ormond Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Kristie Shaffer, Kelly Lostetter (Allen), Kim Shaffer, Brian Shaffer, Jeff Price, and Michael Price; great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Alex Lostetter; three nieces, and one nephew. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity United Church of Christ, with Rev. David S. Kiewit officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 915 N. Main St., Akron 44310. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Richard A. Pringle
Richard A. Pringle, 73, died June 5, 1998. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., and later moved to Wooster, Ohio. He was a graduate of Wooster High School. He attended Morehouse College and graduated from the College of Wooster. He is preceded in death by father, Ewart Pringle, mother, Margaret Bernice Wilson Pringle. He is survived by his children, Daphne Scott, Blanche, Randy, Allison Johnson, Karen and Joseph, Anthony and Patrice; brother, Wilson; sisters, Romaine Pringle, and Phyliss Miller; four grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Funeral service Tuesday, June 9, 1998 at 1 p.m. at Sommerville Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Adams officiating. Friends may call from 12, noon until time of service, followed by a military burial at Wooster Cemetery in Wooster, Ohio. Condolences may be sent in c/o Sommerville Funeral Home, 1695 Diagonal Rd., Akron, Ohio 44320. (Marco Sommerville, 836-2725.)