Floyd Lawrence Taylor
Floyd Lawrence Taylor, a lifelong Akron resident, was born Sept. 16, 1920, and died June 4, 1998.
Mr. Taylor retired from B. F. Goodrich Co. with 28 years service.
Preceded in death by mother, Helen; father, Harold; stepmother, Nellie Taylor; brothers, Ray (his wife, Betty), and Francis, he is survived by his loving family, ``wifey'' of 54 years, Marilyn; sons, Larry (Vicki) of Columbus, Pat (Debbie), Mike (Rhonda), Tom and Paul; favorite daughter, Lorrie (Don) Haddox, all of Akron; 15 grandchildren, many cousins, nieces, and nephews; brothers, Clifford and Don of E. Liverpool and Charles of Las Vegas, Nev.; and a multitude of friends at Little Forest Nursing Home.
His greatest joys were found in his Irish Catholic heritage, membership in Holy Name Society, hunting, fishing, coaching his sons in baseball, watching the Browns and Indians, professional boxing career, camping with his Scout troops from St. Peter's and St. Mary's, cowboy days, building roads and fighting fires with the CCC in Idaho, playing his harmonica and singing ``Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ra,'' canoeing in his homemade canoe that he and his wife worked on, crafting homemade decoys and fishing lures, tending his roses--even from his wheelchair, surprising his wifey with breakfast in bed, chaperoning the games and dances at St. Mary's High School, cracking jokes with his great Irish wit and, most especially, in loving his family who meant so much to him and who cared for him at home for 25 years.
His faith in God and his church has sustained him and his family through his 33-year battle with multiple sclerosis. He was a giant among men . . . good night, our Knight in Shining Armor--``Raise one high with St. Patrick, until we meet again.''
Calling hours Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m., at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 811 Grant St., Akron. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to St. Bernard's Restoration Fund Phase II, or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Akron Grant Street, 253-8121.)
George Terzic
A memorial service, in loving memory of George Terzic, our Dad, friend and husband, who died Jan. 19, 1998, will be held June 6 at St. Bernard's on Broadway at 12 p.m.
Nicholas J. Testa
Nicholas J. Testa, 87, passed away June 11, 1998.
He was born in Krebs, Okla., and was an Akron resident most of his life. He retired as a driver for the Metro Transit System with 43 years service, and was a member of St. Martha's Church and the Carovillese Society. He served during World War II in the Army for 42 months.
He is survived by wife, Angela; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Kenneth Redfern of Stow; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Janice, and Donald and Shirley, all of Akron; stepsons and their spouses, Richard and Angeline Marlin of Barberton, Anthony Catrone and Lisa of Akron; stepgranddaughter, Jenna Catrone of Akron; brother and sister-in-law, Louis and Marian Testa of Akron; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild.
Funeral services Monday, June 15, 1998 at 11 a.m. at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 936 N. Main St., Fr. David Bline officiating. Interment at Holy Cross Cemtery. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Martha's Church, Hospice Care Center, or the Evangel Temple on Dan Street. (Hennessy-Bagnoli, AKRON,
376-4251.)
Willis R. Toney
Willis R. Toney, 60, passed away at Akron City Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on July 15, 1937 the son of Everrett and Effie Toney. He loved the outdoors including hunting, fishing, and his favorite four-wheel driving in the West Virginia hills.
He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Jacquelyn; daughters, Cathy Legg, Bonnie Vance; step-daughter, Paula Croghan; step-son, Russel Croghan; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth Gubash and Tilman Gilpin, Margaret and Roy Lee Lively; brother, Gene Toney of West Virginia; grandchildren, Michael, Bobby, Dean, Sherry, Jimmy, Ricky, Craig, and Phillip; seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. (at Gilchrist Rd.) where services will be held 12:00 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Interment Hillside Cemetery.
(Farley, 784-3334.)
Belva Turner
BARBERTON -- Belva Turner, 79, died June 4, 1998.
A resident of Barberton for 50 years, she retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital after 18 years of service.
She was preceded in death by husband, Calvin L. Turner; parents, Daniel and Crecy; brother, Chester. Surviving are sisters, Helen Wheeler of Wadsworth, Elma Smith of Illinois; stepson, Calvin L. Turner Jr.; friends, Brian and Mary Dye, and Joey Nichols; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services Monday, 10 a.m., at Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, Rev. Charles Franklin officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 5 to 8 p.m. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)
Alice E. Turrill
Alice E. Turrill, 77, died May 31, 1998.
Mrs. Turrill was born in Copley, Ohio, and had lived in the Akron area most of her life.
Preceded in death by her husband, Lewis; and brother, Donald M. Parker, she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Lee and Louise Lee Turrill of Medina; daughter and son-in-law, Carol S. and Richard Bistline of Fredericktown, Ohio; five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. TODAY in che Chapel at Rose Hill Burial Park, with Rev. Tom Osborn officiating. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1236 Weathervane Lane, 300C, Akron 44313. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)
Stephen Edward ``Stub'' Ulrich
Stephen Edward ``Stub'' Ulrich, 77, of Palmyra, died Tuesday at Robinson Memorial Hospital.
Born Jan. 23, 1921, in Akron, he was the son of Carl and Anna (Kratheim) Ulrich, and had lived in Louisville and Rootstown before moving to Palmyra 51 years ago. Mr. Ulrich had driven truck for the Vale Edge and Chestnut Ridge dairies, the Ravenna Arsenal, Stoney's Trucking in North Jackson, and Kuntzman Trucking of Alliance. He was also a salesman with the Fuller Brush Co. Prior to his retirement, he had most recently driven truck for Youngstown Cartage. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret T. (Pamer) Ulrich; son, Edward A. Ulrich of North Benton; daughters, Cynthia (David) Schneider of Edinburg and Sylvia (Carter) Coss of Michigan; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; and brother, Harry Ulrich of Ravenna. He was preceded in death by brothers, John, Carl, and Frank.
Friends will be received from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment will be at the West Cemetery of Palmyra. (Wood-Kortright, Ravenna, 296-6436.)
Alice S. VanDeusen (nee Sturgill)
CHAGRIN FALLS -- Alice S. VanDeusen (nee Sturgill), was the beloved wife of Lowell ``Van'' VanDeusen; dear sister of the late Mildred E. Kost (Mrs. Russell) and the late Freda Harrington; nephew of John R. Kost of Belpre, Ohio; great-aunt of Jan Kost DeNapoli (Mrs. Nick) of Painesville, Ohio, and Jill Kost Smayda (Mrs. John) of Mentor, Ohio; and great-great-aunt of four.
The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in her name to Shaker Schools Foundation--Mercer School Fund, 15600 Parkland Dr., Shaker Heights 44120-2599; or Kent State Foundation, Alice VanDeusen Scholarship Fund, in Kent. Private graveside services will be held. (BROWN-FORWARD SERVICE, 1-216-752-1200.)
John S. Vargo
John S. Vargo, 90, of Firestone Park, passed away June 7, 1998, at Akron City Hospital.
Born in Hungary on May 10, 1908, he lived most of his life in Akron. John retired from the American Bakery Corp. with 47 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed bowling and golf, and was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
He will be sadly missed by his loving family. Mr. Vargo was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Mary. He is survived by daughters Carol Leigh and Rita Labbe; grandchildren, David (Kim) Stull of Ravenna, Doug Stull of Kent, Brian Labbe of Akron, Christopher (Kate) Labbe of Akron, Heather Stull of Lakewood; and three great-grandchildren. The daughters wish to thank Dr. Matthew Chung, City Hospital ICU, and the Summa Care visiting nurses for their loving and compassionate care.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd.; and Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Fr. Ralph Coletta officiating. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
(Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.)
Klein Viering
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Klein Viering, 91, passed away June 9, 1998.
He was born in Akron and resided most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He worked as a meatcutter for Acme Grocery.
Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, he is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Larry Plymire of Cuyahoga Falls; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Jennie of Ladson, S. C.; grandchildren, Cindy (Michael) Carpenter, Jeff Plymire; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Helen Timborous of Stow and Dorothy Thatch of Stow.
Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Rev. Richard L. Crabbs officiating. Interment at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of other remembrances, memorials may be made to the Cuyahoga Falls E.M.S. Fire Rescue Fund, P.O. Box 1242, Cuyahoga Falls 44223; or the Northampton United Methodist Church, 852 W. Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls 44223.
(Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home
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