Dais Darvis
Mrs. Dais Darvis, 84, of 4349 Cherryhurst Dr., Stow, died Wednesday afternoon at Northside Hospital in Youngstown. Mrs. Darvis was born Jan. 10, 1914, in Youngstown, a daughter of Cesare and Lena Elisio Amadio, and moved to the Akron area in 1948. Mrs. Darvis, along with her husband, owned and operated the Clausen Co. (appliance parts) in Akron for 32 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Grace Brethren Church in Bath, was very active in the Messianic Ministries, and was a 1931 graduate of Struthers High School. Her husband, Zoltan (Bill) Darvis, whom she married in January 1944, died in May 1985. Also preceding her in death were sisters, Mrs. Gemma Wunsch and Mrs. Helen Pichitino. She leaves sister, Mrs. Georgia Norling of New Middletown; brothers, Tony Amadio of Austintown, Paul Amadio of Cuyahoga Falls, Thomas Amadio of Stow; and 11 nieces and nephews. Services will be Saturday, 2 p.m., at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Saturday. The family requests that material contributions go to the Grace Brethren Church or to the Messianic Ministries. (Davidson-Becker, Struthers, 1-330-755-2111.)

Diane S. Davis
WADSWORTH -- Diane S. Davis (nee Rittenhouse), 51, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 9, 1998, at her residence. Mrs. Davis was born in Wadsworth, where she was a lifelong resident. She was a Home Health Aide and a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church. She enjoyed the outdoors and animals, and taking her grandchildren fishing. A loving mother, grandmother, and daughter, Mrs. Davis is survived by daughter, Shannon (Mrs. Brian) Miller of Wadsworth; grandchildren, Jacob and Jessica; mother, Doris (Mrs. Sam) Trent of Phoenix, Ariz., and Wadsworth; dear friend, Dennis McFarland of Wadsworth. She was preceded in death by father, Thomas Rittenhouse. The family will receive friends Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, where services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., Pastor Steven D. Carter, officiating. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Ridgewood Baptist Church, 7891 Ridge Rd., Wadsworth 44281. (Hilliard Cox Mullaney, 334-1501.)

Esther B. Davis
Esther B. Davis was the beloved wife of the late Vernon; dear mother of Jean Murphy (Mrs. Neil J.) of Indialantic, Fla.; grandmother of Paul and Mark DeJute; great-grandmother of Gregory, Stephen, and Lauren DeJute. Memorial services Saturday, March 7, 11:30 a.m., in the new chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 6245 Columbia Rd., North Olmsted, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 2030 N. A1A, Indialantic, Fla. 32903. Arrangements by Dostal Funeral Services in North Olmsted, Ohio. (1-440-779-0450.)

Sophie M. Dawson
Sophie M. Dawson, 87, of Akron, died March 12, 1998, at the Akron General Medical Center. Sophie was a life resident of Akron and retired from the Akron Public Schools after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dick Dixon; her second husband, Herbert Dawson; and her sister, Sadie Burroughs. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Mary Beims of Mt. Dora, Fla.; sister, Gracemae Rudgers of Akron; nieces and nephews, Bill and Jim Beims, Nancy Jordan, Jim Rudgers and Dick Rudgers; many grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Funeral services Saturday (TODAY) at 9:45 a.m. at the Ivy Chapel at Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Hospice of Visiting Nurse. (Hummel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 253-6126.)

Alexander J. ``Lex'' Day
TWINSBURG -- Alexander J. ``Lex'' Day, 98, of New Concord, Ohio, formerly of Twinsburg, died Sunday in New Concord. Mr. Day was the first mayor of Twinsburg, being elected March 1, 1955, and later served as city manager and member of council. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Mae (nee Twerell); and his son, Glenn, and is survived by his son, Lawrence L. (Elaine) Day of New Concord; sister, Isabelle Day of Cleveland; grandchildren, Dr. Linda Morrow, Barbara Cunningham, and Gary Day; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, March 5, 1998, at 1 p.m., at Johnson-Romito, a Golden Rule Funeral Home (Route 91 at Post Road), Twinsburg, where friends will be received Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Twinsburg Congregational Church, c/o Ministerial Fund, 9050 Church St., Twinsburg 44087; or Twinsburg Historical Society, P.O. Box 7, Twinsburg 44087. (1-330-425-2244.)

Mapel Jean DeHart
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Mapel Jean DeHart, 87, died March 2, 1998. Mrs. DeHart was born in Normantown, W. Va., and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1943, moving there from West Virginia. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and Rebekah Lodge O.E.S. in Normantown. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Jack Lewis of Cuyahoga Falls; son and daughter-in-law, C. W. and Candy Roe of Hudson; grandchildren, Sandy Kline, Susan White, Jack Lewis, Debbie Lothes, Denise Schultz, Sherrie Gualdoni, and Pamela Herzberg; and 12 great-grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Normantown, W. Va. Final resting place at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. (Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home

Marc Louis Deighton
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Marc Louis Deighton, 21, passed away March 5, 1998, after a year-long struggle. Born in Cleveland, he was a Falls resident for 10 years, and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Marc was a student at Walsh University in North Canton and was involved in many activities. Preceded in death by grandparents, Louis Zingale and Robert Preston, he is survived by parents, Thomas and Virginia; brother, Eric, all of Cuyahoga Falls; fiancee, Lisa Flanagan of Brimfield; grandparents, Jane Zingale of Westlake, Marie Preston of Parma, Joseph and Barbara Deighton of Strongsville; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 810 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, 10 a.m., at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1905 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Interment at Sunset Memorial Park in North Olmsted. The family suggests memorials to the Marc Deighton Scholarship Fund, c/o Walsh University, 2020 Easton St. N.W., North Canton 44720. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Falls Chapel, 253-8121.)

Lubie DeWalt
GREEN -- Lubie DeWalt, 76, passed away March 2, 1998. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was a life resident of the Akron area, and was employed by Monarch Manufacturing. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard; and son, Edward, she is survived by son, Richard of Green; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and four sisters. Funeral services will be Thursday, 2 p.m., at the Hopkins Lawver UNIONTOWN Funeral Home, 3553 Northdale St., with Pastor Hal Parry officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery in Uniontown. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until service time Thursday. (Hopkins Lawver, Uniontown, 733-6271.)

Robert E. ``Bob'' Dill
MISSOURI -- Robert E. ``Bob'' Dill, 66, of St. Charles, Mo., passed away Feb. 28, 1998. He had worked as a lawn equipment sales representative with Troy Bilt for eight years. He was a member of Church of Church of the Shepherd, Masonic Council Star Lodge of Cuyahoga Falls, and Grotto in Akron. Prior to moving to St. Charles, Mr. Dill was employed by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Akron. He was preceded in death by mother, Louise Dill (nee Nebergall). Survivors include his wife, Dorothy M. (nee Hanson); father, Eugene Dill; daughters, Linda Louise (Gregory) Sahl and Terri Ann Dill, all of St. Charles, Mo.; son, Gary E. (Paula) Dill of St. Peters, Mo.; and eight grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 6, 1998, at the United Methodist Church, 4116 McClay Rd., St. Charles, Mo. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Baue Funeral Home, 620 Jefferson St., St. Charles, Mo. 63301; and at 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Memorials may be sent c/o the funeral home to Boone Center Workshop of Emmaus Home.

Herbert Dix
Herbert Dix passed away March 13, 1998 at his residence after a short illness. Born in Midway, Alabama and had lived most of his life in the Akron/Cleveland Area. He had been employed at Thistle Down Race Track for 28 years. He was a former member of P.H.A. Masonic Order. He is survived by loving and devoted wife, Dora Dix; sons, Herbert Dix Jr. of Cleveland, Claude Dix of Houston, Tex., Jeffrey Dix of Cleveland, and David Dix; sisters, Rosie Davis, and Ethel Greene; sisters-in-law, Ella Dix and Gussie Woodward; two grandchildren, two great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Pastor Bell Smith officiating. Interment Mt. Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel on Thursday from 12 noon until 12:30. Procession will form at 4542 Warrensville Ctr. Road No. 112C, Cleveland, Ohio 44128. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Syrita R. Dix
Syrita R. Dix passed away March 5, 1998. Announcements later. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Evelyn B. Dornecker
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Evelyn B. Dornecker, 101, passed away March 12, 1998. Mrs. Dornecker was born in Coshocton, was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls, and a longtime resident of Pittsburgh. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary. Nana was a beautiful example of love for her family. She enjoyed gardening, bridge, piano playing, and was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates baseball fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L.; and daughter, Joanne Lingdon, and is survived by her daughters, Phoebe Dixon of Winter Park, Fla., and Mary Voltz of Pittsburgh, Pa.; daughter and son-in-law, Dolores and Don Smith of Stow; 18 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Interment at Northside Catholic Cemetery in Pittsburgh. In lieu of other remembrances, memorials may be made to the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333 in her memory. (Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home

Catherine J. Doshak (nee Mackovic)
MEDINA -- Catherine J. Doshak (nee Mackovic), 83, died March 9, 1998, at Medina General Hospital. She was born in Middletown, Ohio and was a life resident of Barberton. Catherine was retired from the First National Bank, and was a member of S.S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Barberton and also St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Medina; also, St. Anne's Society, Slovak Catholic Sokols, Rosary Society, and Cenacle Prayer Group. She was preceded in death by husband, John. She is survived by son, John M. of Green; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanne and Ray Wiley, and Kathleen and Dave Schmidt, all of Medina; grandchildren, John, Matt, Tom, and Jennifer; numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Funeral services will be Friday, 9 a.m., at the Hahn Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at S.S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Father Edward Lajack, celebrant. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Rosary at 7:30 p.m. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467.)

Gertrude L. Dow
Gertrude L. Dow, 79, of Wadsworth, died Sunday, March 15, 1998 at the Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital. She was born April 19, 1918 in Alliance, Ohio, to Otto and Ida Pearson. She married Gerald Dow in April 1963. She had been employed by the WFAH Radio Station in Alliance, retiring in 1963. She is survived by her husband, Gerald; daughter, Susan Simpson of El Paso, Texas; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home, Wooster, with the Rev. Robert Cover officiating. Entombment will be at the Sherwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Wooster. Friends may call one hour prior at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. (Roberts Funeral Home, (330)345-5665.)

Elizabeth C. Downing
Elizabeth C. Downing, 81, passed away March 10, 1998, in Akron. She was born Jan. 25, 1917, in Duquesne, Pa. She lived in the Pittsburgh area from 1943 to 1990, and then moved to Hudson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alden and Harriet Cummins. She is survived by her husband, Richard Downing; son, Robert (Janet) Downing of Woodlands, Texas; daughter, Nancy Jane Ibarra of Toledo; sister, Louise Dye of Hudson; and five grandchildren. There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 1998, at Hudson Presbyterian Church (Route 303 and Boston Mills Road). (CREMATION SOCIETY OF OHIO, 535-1012.)

Robert R. Duncan Jr.
Robert R. Duncan Jr., 61, passed away March 11, 1998, at his residence. He was born in Johnson City, Tenn., and had lived most of his life in the Akron area. Mr. Duncan was a member of Victory Chapel and Carpenters Union Local 639 for 35 years. He is survived by wife, Mary; son, Robert (Peggy) Duncan; daughter, Beth Crawford; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother, two sisters; stepsons, James and Michael; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services Saturday, 10 a.m., at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd., Pastor Robert Webb officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. TODAY. The family suggests memorials to Hospice/Visiting Nurse Service, 1200 MacArthur Dr., Akron 44320. (Prentice, 753-7721.)

Carol R. Durst
DOYLESTOWN -- Carol R. Durst, 49, went home to be with the Lord on March 10, 1998. She was born in Charleston, W. Va., was a resident of Doylestown and Rittman, and was formerly of Barberton. She is survived by daughters, Donna Durst of Parma, Dionne Durst of Doylestown; mother, Fern Brown of Stafford, Va.; brother, Jack (Phyllis) Spencer, also of Stafford, Va.; and a host of other family and friends. She was very devoted to her daughters and family. Funeral services Thursday, 1 p.m., at Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home in Doylestown, with Rev. Steve Malanowski officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Thursday from 12 noon until time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. (Zak-Monbarren, 658-2211.)

Kenneth L. Dustin
SHARON TWP. -- Kenneth L. Dustin, 71, died Sunday, March 1, 1998, at the Hospice Care Center, after a six-month illness. Born in Copley, Mr. Dustin resided in Sharon Township most of his life. He was a U. S. Navy veteran, serving in World War II, and employed at Consolidated Freightways for 25 years. He was a member of Mt. Zwingli United Church of Christ and Loyal Oak V.F.W. Mr. Dustin is survived by wife, Virginia; sons and daughters, Thomas of Chippewa Lake, Perry (Nancy), Patricia (Lanny) Mostoller, Cathy (Stanley) Prokorot, all of Sharon Township, Wanda Caple of St. Petersburg, Fla., Connie (Jose) Echevarria of Worthington, Pamela (Darby) Kazura, Terri Caple, Darrell (Amy) Caple, David (Lori) Caple, all of Naples, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; sisters, Leah Selzer and Doris Ellebruch, both of Copley, Emily Schmid of Medina, Nancy Dustin of Sharon Township; and brother, Charles of Portage Lakes. Funeral services Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Mt. Zwingli United Church of Christ, 2172 S. Medina Line Rd., Pastor Keith D. Hejnal officiating. Interment at Mt. Zwingli Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends TONIGHT, 7 to 9, at the Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth; and one hour prior to service at the church. Contributions may be made to the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. (Hilliard Cox Mullaney, 334-1501.)

Arthur J. Dzuro
Arthur J. Dzuro, 86, of Copley, died March 10 at Windsong Care Center. Art was a life resident of the Copley area, and the former owner of Dzuro Greenhouse on White Pond Drive. He is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Don Dzuro of Copley, Jack and Geraldine Dzuro of Tallmadge; grandchildren, Jeff and Cindy Dzuro, Karen and Joe Cook, Phil Dzuro, and Marilyn and Jeff Chapanar; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services Friday, 10 a.m., at the Hummel Funeral Home West, 3475 Copley Rd., Copley, Rev. Don Richards officiating. Interment at Copley Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hummel Funeral Home West on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Hummel West, Copley-Fairlawn, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 666-1138.)