Mary Arfaras Economou
Mary Arfaras Economou departed this life at home surrounded by her loving husband John and cherished daughters, Elena and Johnna, on March 15, 1998. Mary was born in Akron, Ohio and was a life-long resident of this community. She was preceded in death by her father, John Spiros Arfaras. She is survived by her husband, John; daughters, Elena and Johnna; her beloved mother, Helen Arfaras; loving sister, Ann Arfaras; and dear brother, Sam (Joan) Arfaras. She also leaves many cousins, nieces, and nephews here in the United States and also in Greece. Mary graduated from East High School and The University of Akron with a degree in elementary education. Mary taught the third grade at Robinson Elementary School which she attended in her childhood. Mary was a lifelong member of the Hellenic community and the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church where she helped Father George Bartz start Sunday School. Mary was a member of the Daughters of Penelope, an American-Greek women's auxiliary of the Order of AHEPA. She was also a very active member of the former RotaryAnns of the Rotary Club of Akron. She participated in fund-raising for Children's Hospital and the Children's Hospital Tree Festival. Mary was also a former member of Fairlawn Garden Club. Mary was an active member of the Stan Hywet Curatorial Committee. She was Chairwoman of Stan Hywet Ohio Mart ``Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe.'' She was a former member of Stan Hywet Needle Work Guild. Mary also enjoyed working with her husband, John, who is the President of The Pearl Coffee Company, founded in 1919 by the Economou family in Akron, Ohio. She and her daughter Johnna were active with the gourmet coffee gifts and baskets. Mary enjoyed her annual summer vacations with her family to Southampton, Long Island New York. This strong, independent woman touched many lives with her unselfish kindness and sacrifices not only to her family but to many others in this community. Service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, with Rev. Fr. Jerry Hall and Very Rev. Fr. George N. Bartz officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Donations can be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Trust Fund, 129 S. Union Street, Akron, Ohio 44304 or Stan Hywet Hall, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, Ohio 44303. (Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 867-4141.)

Hazel Virginia Egbert
Hazel Virginia Egbert was born July 10, 1910, and passed away March 1, 1998, at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen N. Egbert, and is survived by her son, Richard O. Egbert and daughter-in-law, Patsy A. Egbert, of Madison, Ala.; grandchildren, Pamela Egbert of Dallas, Texas, Kimberly and Earl Donley of Columbus, Richard N. Egbert of Tampa, Fla.; sister, Helen Van Kannel and family of Blissfield, Ohio. The family requests that donations be made, in lieu of flowers, to the Hospice of Coshocton County, P.O. Box 1284, Coshocton, Ohio 43812.

Madeline Eichelberger
Madeline Eichelberger, 84, died March 1, 1998. She was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. She had retired from the personnel and public relations department of Barberton Citizens Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband, Freemont; and son, Lew, she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Karen Eichelberger; daughter and son-out-law, Jan and Fred Koellner; grandchildren, Debi and Curtis McVaney, Joy and Ron Seese, Jon and Stacy Eichelberger, Rick and Jackie Koellner, Bruce and Janel Koellner, Jana and Marc Popp; great-grandchildren, Caitlin and Gia Seese, Leslie, Frederick, Kate, and Mitchell Koellner, Marcus and Madison Popp; the W.P.J. Girls, and her roommate, Eva Dockus. There are no calling hours. Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 520 S. Main St. Suite 2501, Akron 44310. (Billow, 867-4141.)

Gene H. Elrod
BATH -- Gene H. Elrod, 82, passed away March 1, 1998, at Akron General Hospital. He was born Sept. 26, 1915, in Epworth, Ga. He graduated from Tallmadge High School, was a retired truck driver and a member of the Retired Teamster Fellowship Club and the Bath Grange. Survivor include his loving wife of 59 years, Mary Elrod; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Gail Elrod, Raymond and Michelle Elrod; sister, Bernice Barton; grandchildren, Lisa Elrod, Robert Elrod Jr., John Elrod; great-granddaughter, Elizabeth. Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. (at Gilchrist Road), where services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m., with Pastor Tom Shifflet from High Street Christian Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ridgewood Place, attention: Activities Department, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. Interment at East Liberty Cemetery. (FARLEY, 784-3334.)

Ruby Mary Eneix-Mollica
Ruby Mary Eneix-Mollica, 80, of Tallmadge, went to join her husband of 61 years, George James, who died Aug. 23, 1997; and son, James Dixon, who died Dec. 15, 1989, after a short illness. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Alice (Ellis) and James Monroe; brothers, Clarence, James, and Jesse, and sister, Frances Yoder. Mrs. Mollica is survived by her daughter, Georgetta Geasley; grandson, Chris Geasley; great-grandson, Cody; great-niece and husband, Barbara and James Woolweaver; lifelong friend, Mary Louise Cole; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lester and Betty Bucy and Anthony and Josephine Mollica; sister-in-law, Theresa (Joseph) Mollica. She will be greatly missed by her many nieces, nephews, and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m., at the CIRIELLO FUNERAL HOME--ROSE HILL CHAPEL, 3653 W. Market St., Akron, where funeral services will be held Friday, 10:30 a.m., Father John Hengle of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, of which Mrs. Mollica was a member, officiating. Entombment at Rose Hill Burial Park. (CIRIELLO FUNERAL HOME--ROSE HILL CHAPEL, 666-3089.)

William Otis Enix
TALLMADGE -- William Otis Enix, 79, went home to be with the Lord February 28, 1998. Born in Jellico, Tenn., he had lived in the area 56 years and in Tallmadge for the past 30 years. He retired from Chrysler-Twinsburg in 1984 and was a member of Chapel of Prayer Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir. Mr. Enix was an avid fisherman, hunter, and traveler. Preceded in death by brothers, Ancil and Curnis, he is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruby; daughters, Rose Yoxthimer of Munroe Falls, Betty Bush of Brimfield, Ritha Cottrell of Edinburg; sons, Dale of Uniontown, Charles of Lawton, Okla.; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margie Jones and Faye Fugate, both of Dayton, Evelyn Batt of Denver, Colo.; brothers, Efford and Vernon, both of Dayton, and Adron of Florida. Friends may call Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Redmon Funeral Home. Funeral service Wednesday, 1 p.m. at Chapel of Prayer Baptist Church, 1811 Brittain Rd., Pastors Sherman Bailey and Eloy Pacheco officiating. Burial at Hillside Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to CYO Adult Day Services, 812 Biruta St., Akron 44307. (Redmon, Stow, 688-6631.)

Rita Mae Estes (nee Roeger)
Rita Mae Estes, born August 2, 1909, passed on to her eternal reward early March 7, 1998, at Gaslite Villa, Canal Fulton, where she had been a resident for several years. Rita lived most of her life in Akron. After graduation from East High School in 1927, she attended business school and was employed by American Hard Rubber for several years. In 1931, she married John Wess Estes and became a homemaker devoted to the welfare of her family. Formerly a member of East Market Street Evangelical & Reformed Church, Rita was active in the Women's Guild and Sunday School. In later years, she became a member of First Congregational Church of Akron. Until her health and eyesight failed, she also enjoyed attending services at The Chapel. She was active in scouting activities in the area and often served as a poll worker during elections. She was an excellent cook and often shared her baked goods, etc., with friends and neighbors. A quiet, gentle soul, she was always remembering others with cards and notes. She was preceded in death by parents, George and Anna Brubaker Roeger; husband, John, in 1969; sisters, Mirla Dawn Peterman and Georgeanna Roeger; son, Glenn E. Estes, in 1996; and grandson, Joel Thomas Finna, in 1997. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Dorothe (Jesse) Finna of Canal Fulton and Nancie (Dennis) Lively of Phoenix; daughter-in-law, Bette Sexton Estes of Knoxville; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and her devoted friend of many years, Laura Massic. Committal service will be held Monday, 1:30 p.m., at Hillside Memorial Park in the Chapel, with Rev. Dianne Shirey officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be sent to Akron Blind Center, 325 E. Market Street, Akron 44304. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

Ruby J. Etheridge
NORTON -- Ruby J. Etheridge, 83, died March 25, 1998. Funeral services Saturday, 1 p.m., at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, Roscoe McBee officiating. Burial at Western Star Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 TONIGHT. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

Robin L. (Funk) Fanoni
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP -- Robin L. (Funk) Fanoni, 35, passed away March 27,1998, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral service will be Tuesday, 1 p.m., at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd. (Route 91), Akron, with Dr. Eugene Higgins officiating. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. TODAY. Memorials may be made to the Alicia J. Fanoni Scholarship Fund, c/o Bank One, 1249 Canton Rd., Akron 44312. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

Dorothy M. Farr (nee Patrick)
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Dorothy M. Farr (nee Patrick), 75, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 1998, after a 10-year battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by parents, Travis and Florence Patrick; and infant son, Timothy Farr. Mrs. Farr was born in Barberton and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1959. She retired from First National Bank in 1988. She is survived by children, Craig Farr of Florida; dedicated daughter, Susan Herron Stump and husband, Bobby; dedicated son and devoted daughter-in-law, Chris A. and Dedra Farr, with whom she resided. She also leaves grandchildren, Sean Montanye (Jennifer), Sabrina Kukene (Adam), and Michelle Farr of Florida, Jason and Joshua Herron of Cuyahoga Falls; great-grandchildren, Daniel and Matthew Montanye, also of Florida; and beloved niece, Linda Gail Pownell of North Canton. She leaves siblings, Ruth Mirtich (Al) of Barberton, Raymond Patrick of Barberton, and Richard Patrick of Green; several cousins, and many loving friends. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, where a funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Rev. Tom Webb officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333, in her memory. (Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home

Agnes Victoria Fatig
Agnes Victoria Fatig passed away March 1, 1998. Born July 9, 1919, in Glenford, Ohio, she had been a resident of Barberton, Ohio. She is survived by sister, Esther Davis of Newark, Ohio; daughters, Miriam (Maurice) Durbin of Akron, Ruth Ann Collins of Modesto, Calif.; nine grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Bernice M. Fendenheim
CLINTON -- Bernice M. Fendenheim, 83, of Clinton, died Saturday, March 14. She was a life resident of the Kenmore and Clinton areas and a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Willing Workers. Preceded in death by husband, Grant and daughter, Elizabeth Smith, surviving are her sons, James (Debra) of Arizona, Richard (Joyce) of Clinton; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service Wednesday, 2 p.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, Pastor Dee Paul officiating. Burial at Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Friends may call TONIGHT from 6 to 9. (Swigart-Easterling, 854-2356.)

Regina C. Ferrall
STOW -- Regina C. Ferrall, 73, died Saturday, February 28, 1998. Born Oct. 11, 1924, she had been a resident of Stow for 31 years. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Lorin; daughters, Paula Jean Sharp of Houston, Texas, Diane Casey of Atlanta, Ga.; son, Kenneth Lee Ferrall of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren, Michelle Sharp, Andrea Sharp and Autumn Ferrall. Friends may call at the Redmon Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., and where service will be conducted Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Summit County, 1889 Indian Hills Trail, Akron, OH 44313. (Redmon, Stow, 688-6631.)

Salvatore A. ``Sam'' Ferrara
SHARON TOWNSHIP -- Salvatore A. ``Sam'' Ferrara, 61, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 10, 1998, at his residence. The family will receive friends TONIGHT, 6 to 9, at the Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Funeral services Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Church Building Fund, 260 Broad St., Wadsworth 44281; or your favorite charity. (Hilliard Cox Mullaney, 334-1501.)

Earl R. Fessenden
Earl R. Fessenden, 51, of 7440 Briarcliff Parkway, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, died March 16, 1998, at Cleveland-Deaconess Hospital. Born June 12, 1946 in Akron, he lived 26 years in Middleburg Heights, previously of Akron. He received his BA, MA, and also did doctoral work at Akron University. He was employed for 30 years at Brunswick High School, in all aspects of English study and eight years at Tri-C in English study. He was a member of the Ohio Education Association, National Education Association, and Brunswick Education Association. He performed in Brunswick faculty play productions, was advisor for 25 years for Academic Challenge teams, advisor M.U.S.E. Literary and Poetry Journal, and advisor for Advance Placement Play. He enjoyed fishing, rock 'n roll trivia, Browns, Indians, card playing and horror movies; master of wit. He is survived by his wife, Gail J. (nee Stuehr) whom he married July 13, 1990, of Middleburg Heights; stepsons, Tony Bester of Parma and Jeff Bester of Valley View; grandchild, Sarah Bester. Funeral service 8 p.m Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at Carlson Funeral Home in Brunswick, with visitation from 2 to 8 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Eal Fessenden Scholarship Program, c/o Brunswick High School, 3581 Center Rd., Brunswick, Ohio or Kidney Foundation of Medina County, 4274 Manhattan Circle, Brunswick, Ohio 44212. (Carlson, 225-2400.)

Harry Nathaniel Fields
Harry Nathaniel Fields, 87, passed away March 10, 1998. Born in Ellsworth, Pa., he had lived in this community 75 years. He had been employed as a rubberworker for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., retiring in 1975. He was a member of Wesley Temple A.M.E. Zion Church. He is survived by wife of 61 years, Katherine M. Fields; daughters, Sandra Ferris and Sharon Cuellas; grandchildren, Damon Ferris, Deneen Ferris, and Derrick Henderson; great-grandchildren, Dierre Ferris, Devon James, Duran James, Derrick Henderson Jr., DeAndre Henderson, and Daontae Henderson; devoted niece, Vera (Louis) Walker; great-nephews, Arthur C. (Paulette) Walker; great-niece, Semuel Marable of Dayton; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, with Reverend Dr. Curtis Walker officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1258 Roslyn Ave. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to your church or favorite charity. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Glenn A. Filson
Glenn A. Filson was the beloved husband of the late Lois; loving father of Ralph Filson (wife, Kathy) and Donna Horomanski (husband, Gerald); grandfather of six, great-grandfather of 10. No visitation. Interment private. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory are suggested to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Fioritto Funeral Service in Lyndhurst. (1-440-442-5900.)

Raymond Edward Flickinger Sr.
BARBERTON -- Raymond Edward Flickinger Sr., 87, died March 30, 1998, at Pleasant View Health Care Center. He was born in Barberton, where he was a life resident. He was the finance director for the City of Barberton for 32 years, retiring 18 years ago. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, American Legion Post 271, and a World War II Army veteran. Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy; and brother, Vincent, he is survived by son, Ray Jr. (Chris) of Barberton; daughter, Joan (Dave) Hunter of North Palm Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Amy, Eric, and Emily Flickinger, and Amber Hunter; brothers, Regis of DuBarry, Fla., William of Barberton; and sister, Josephine Stanley of Barberton. Funeral services Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., at the Hahn Funeral Home, with 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Fr. Robert Wisniewski, celebrant. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Calling hours TONIGHT, 7 to 9. Memorials are requested to St. Augustine Endowment Trust Fund. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467.)

Bernard ``Bud'' Folb
Bernard ``Bud'' Folb, 85, died Sunday, March 1, 1998. Born in Elgin, Ill., he lived in Akron since he was a small child. He graduated from West High School, and worked in the accounting departments for Giant Auto for 25 years, Sacks Electric Co. for 10 years, and Sterling for 10 years. He was a member of Temple Israel, where he was a past president of its Brotherhood, and was also a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity. Mr. Folb was the beloved husband for 58 years of Miriam; devoted father and father-in-law of Jeffrey and Hillary of Tallmadge, Ohio, Rabbi Howard and Ann of Winchester, Va.; anb dearest grandfather of Leah and Josh. Service will be held at Temple Israel, 133 Merriman Rd., Tuesday, March 3, 1998 at 11 a.m., Rabbi David Horowitz officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Family will be at the residence through Thursday. In lieu of other remembrances, family suggests donations to a favorite charity. (Gordon, 836-7989.)

Rabbi Howard M. Folb
Rabbi Howard M. Folb, 54, died Wednesday, March 4, 1998. He was born in Akron, was a graduate of Buchtel High School and the University of Cincinnati, earning two bachelor's degrees with honors, M.A.H.L., and an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati. He was currently rabbi of Beth El Congregation in Winchester, Va., for the past five years, and formerly in Florence, S. C., southern Illinois, and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Rabbi Folb was the beloved husband for 32 years of Ann; devoted father of Joshua Isaac and Leah Deborah; dear son of Miriam Folb and the late Bernard ``Bud'' Folb; and is also survived by brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Hillary Folb; and mother-in-law, Elinore Learner. Service will be held at Temple Israel (133 Merriman Rd.) on Friday, March 6, 1998 at 11 a.m., Rabbi David Horowitz officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Shiva will be observed in Winchester, Va. In lieu of other remembrances, the family suggests donations to Beth El Congregation, 520 Fairmont St., Winchester, Va. 22604. (Gordon, 836-7989.)

Tully V. Foster
Tully V. Foster, 84, of Canton, passed away Saturday night due to a series of strokes. Born in Abruzzi, Italy, on January 3, 1914, to the late Anthony and Mary Fosterini, he came to the United States at the age of 6 and graduated from Ohio State University in 1938 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In 1940, he married Mary Markusic, and together they studied voice at Dana School of Music in Youngstown. He recorded several ballads. In 1942, Tully and Mary started the Club Casablanca which brought name entertainment to the Canton area. Fifteen years later, the Club Casablanca was transformed into the Town and Country Buffet and Restaurant, the first buffet in the area. They both retired from the Town and Country Buffet and Restaurant in 1987. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, the Restaurant Association, Massillon Lodge 441 B.P.O.E., and was a founding member of Prestwick Country Club. Preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn Carter of Boardman, Ohio, survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mary of the home; one brother, Harry Ritchey of Boardman, Ohio; four nieces, Angela Jerse of Canton, Marylin Manes of Boardman, Linda Cucitrone of Boardman, and Ruth Ritchey of Pittsburgh, Pa.; one great-niece and one great-nephew, Gina and Anthony Cucitrone; two sisters-in-law, Ann Harper of Spokane, Wash., and Jean Gurley of Florida, and their children, Jean Smith, Tom Gurley, Libby Harper and Cynthia Onuffer, and her sons, Jeff and Greg. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours at the Reed Funeral Home, Tuesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Reed, (330)477-6721.)

John J. Fox, Jr.
John J. Fox, Jr., 72, entered into eternal rest with his loving family by his side on Saturday afternoon, March 7, 1998. Services announced in Tuesday's paper. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, University Chapel, 253-8121.)

Rick Freeman
Rick Freeman, 44, died March 18, 1998. Services will be held at 2 p.m. TODAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., where friends may call one hour before service. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Greater Akron, 4904 Quick Rd., Peninsula 44264. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)