Alexander L. Harkins
Alexander L. Harkins, 79, passed away February 25, 1998 in Akron. He was born on June 5, 1918, and had served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a former superintendent of the Akron Fire Dept., and belonged to the Retired Firemens Association. Preceded in death by his wife, Zella (1995), he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Marilynn Sue and Kenneth Clemetson of Akron; stepdaughter, Donna Margroff of Ellet; sister, Mary E. Harkins of Sun City West, Ariz.; three stepgrandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 1998, at the Adams Mason Memorial Chapel (791 E. Market St.), where there will be a ``Last Alarm Service'' at 7:30 p.m. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m., Rev. Mark Yacovazzi will conduct services. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. (ADAMS MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 535-9186).

Deloris E. Harley
Deloris E. Harley, 80, of Tallmadge, passed away March 7, 1998, after a long illness. Born Aug. 22, 1917, in Akron, to Virgil and Mary (Walker) Wood, she lived in the Akron area all of her life. Funeral services Saturday, 11 a.m., at the Eckard-Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, 760 E. Market St., Pastor Bruce Batchelor-Glader officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Northeast Ohio, 225 W. Exchange St., Akron 44302. (Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home and Chapel, 535-7141.)

Antonia Harper
Antonia Harper died March 13, 1998. Arrangements later. (Marco Sommerville, 836-2725.)

Thomas R. Harrison
Thomas R. Harrison, age 58. He was an employee of Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area and a veteran of the army. Survived by Kathryn P. (nee Stribrny); children, Thomas J., Kate Maureen and John Henry; sister, Florence, Tunison; nieces, Elizabeth and Roberta; brother-in-law, Joseph Stribrny (wife, Myong), sister-in-law, Gail Fletcher (husband, John); and nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Sat., March 14 at 12 Noon at Bohemian National Hall, 4939 Broadway, Cleveland, Ohio. Memorial donations may be made to Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, c/o National Park Service, 15610 Vaughn Road, Brecksville, OH 44141. (Nosek, 440-526-6050.)

Edna D. Hart
Edna D. Hart, 74, died March 13, 1998. The world has lost a most beautiful, loving, and gracious person. She was deeply loved and respected by her family and many friends, and her sorority sisters of BETA SIGMA PHI. Edna was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. as an administrative secretary with 33 years service, and also worked part time for Wayside Furniture for 26 years. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen McCabe. She is survived by her husband, Glen V.; stepchildren, Jeffrey G. Hart, Sandra E. Hart, and Debra F. Hart, all of the Akron area; sisters, Virginia Repine, Charlotte Hennessey, both of Akron, Barbara Austin of Thomasville, Ga., Phyllis Gulyas of Hiram, Ohio, Alice Garland of Loveland, Colo., and Sandra Lucas of Nashville, Tenn.; brothers, Loran, Edgar, and Bryon Alspach, all of Akron, and John Alspach of Ravenna. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Fairlawn, with Rev. Terence A. Lucarelli officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Druzella B. Hartman (Dolly)
Druzella B. Hartman, 76, passed away March 10, 1998. Mrs. Hartman had been an area resident for the past 40 years. She is survived by her daughter, Amy (Tim) Haren of Charlotte, N. C.; son, Daniel Hartman of Akron; sister, Pearl Tate of West Virginia; brother, Charles Miller of West Virginia; granddaughter, Bobbi Jo Chastain; great-grandson, Joseph; granddaughters, Megan and Dana Ludwig. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Akron Grant Street, 253-8121.)

Thomas J. Haubert
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Thomas J. Haubert, 69, died suddenly at his home March 5, 1998. He was a good man of simple faith; a loving husband and father. A lifelong area resident, he was a founding member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He retired after 45 years of faithful service with Ohio Bell. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn; daughter, Katie; sons, Mark (Jane), Matthew (Kathy), Tim (Mary), John; grandchildren, Melissa, Toni, Mitch, Peter, Joey, and Timmy, all of Cuyahoga Falls; brother, William of Cuyahoga Falls; and sisters, Mildred McMillan of Cuyahoga Falls and Louise Gingery of Florida. Calling hours 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the McGowan-Reid & Santos Funeral Home, on Third Street, one block north of Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at noon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Fr. McIntyre Scholarship Fund c/o the church. (McGowan-Reid & Santos, 928-1313.)

William A. Hawse
William A. Hawse, 83, died March 4, 1998, in Huntsville, Ala. Mr. Hawse was employed by W. E. Wright Farm of Akron, was a veteran of World War II, and retired from the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala. He was president of the National Quarter Midget Association for 17 years. He and his son Billy were associated with the Huntsville Quarter Midget Association from 1965 to March 1998. Mr. Hawse was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Elizabeth Hawse, and is survived by his son, William T. (Billy) of Huntsville, Ala.; brother, Eddie Hawse of Hood, Calif.; sister, Gladys Schifano of the City of Green; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, 1 p.m. at Rose Hill Burial Park with Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Alice Elaine Hayden
Alice Elaine Hayden, 80, passed away at Hospice Care Center on March 8, 1998. Friends may call TODAY 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 Rev. Lynn Snyder officiating. Interment at Wood Cemetery in Uniontown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. (FARLEY, 784-3334.)

Calvin W. Heintz
Calvin W. Heintz passed away Saturday, Feb. 28, 1998, from injuries incurred in an automobile collision in Bella Vista, Ark., on Jan. 22, 1998. Calvin was a lay minister at Mill-heim Church in the Akron area during the late '50s and early '60s. He was the official historian for the City of Cuyahoga Falls during the Ohio Sesquicentennial in 1953. He was a lifelong member of the Optimists Club, and an avid golfer. In Bella Vista, he was active in the Bella Vista Community Church and Men's Choir. He helped establish and operate a United Parcel Center in Bella Vista, and was active in A.A.R.P. in a variety of roles. He is survived by his wife, Dora, and her family; also by his son, David, from a previous marriage; and his grandson, Nathan, of Walnut Creek, Calif.; by brothers, Richard and Douglas; and by many nieces and nephews. According to his wishes, he was cremated in Bella Vista, and his ashes are to be dispersed. A memorial service will be held at the Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark., Saturday, March 14, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a memorial fund at the church.

Caylee Elizabeth Henline
BARBERTON -- Caylee Elizabeth Henline, six months, daughter of Keith and Connie, died March 2, 1998, after a courageous fight for life, and went home to be with the Lord. She is also survived by brother, Kyle; grandparents, Kathy and Gene Henline of Norton, Lisa and Mike Tulley of Randolph; great-grandparents, Allison and Hettie Murphy of Kenmore, and Betty Tulley of Stow; uncle, Michael Tulley Jr. of Randolph; aunts, Gina Alford of Wadsworth and Heather Henline of Norton; and many other family and friends. A special thanks to Akron Children's N.I.C.U. Funeral services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

George M. Herchenroeder
George M. Herchenroeder, 95, died March 7, 1998. He was a member of St. John-St. Paul Lutheran Church, a master mason of Joppa Lodge 666, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Canton, Lakes Chapter 567 O.E.S., and the Goodyear 25-Year Club. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber in 1966 with 42 years service. Preceded in death by son, George E., he is survived by wife, Vera; sons, Walter (Nancy) and Kenneth; stepdaughters, Janice Taber and Connie (Paul) Grimes; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Billow LAKES Chapel, 472 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd., (Route 619), with Rev. Paul Richard Williams officiating. Interment at Union Cemetery in Canal Fulton. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday, 7 to 8 p.m. and one hour before service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John-St. Paul Lutheran Church, 282 W. Bowery St., Akron 44307. (Billow LAKES Chapel, 867-4141.)

Rev. George Webster Herman, Sr.
Rev. George Webster Herman, Sr., 92, passed away Friday, March 6, 1998. He was born March 28, 1905 in Akron the son of Theodore and Sophia (Minor) Herman. Rev. Herman was retired minister of the Congregation Church and had been the Chaplain for Summit County Children's Home for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Josephine and his second wife, Cleda. He is survived by daughter, Lee Reynolds of Barberton; son and daughter-in-law, George Webster, Jr. and Sylvia Herman of Medina; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 1998 at the East Market Street Christian Church, 864 E. Market St. where family and friends will gather for a brunch after the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Akron Tri-County Chapter, Cedar-Locust Building, 157 W. Cedar Street, Suite 206, Akron, OH 44307. (ADAMS-MASON, 535-9186.)

Loftin L. Hibbard
Loftin L. Hibbard, 91, died March 13, 1998. Funeral announcements later. (Redmon, Stow, 688-6631.)

Benford Hinkle Jr.
Benford Hinkle Jr., 53, died March 16, 1998. Funeral announcements later. (Farley, 784-3334.)

Pearl A. Hinkle
Pearl A. Hinkle, 80, passed away March 12, 1998, after a short illness. She was born April 28, 1917, in Akron, the daughter of Clyde and Frances Warner. She retired from Akron General Medical Center, where she had served as a medical secretary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Hinkle Sr. (1973). She is survived by her sons, Bert Hinkle Jr. of Wadsworth, Stephen C. Hinkle of Pullman, Wash., and Roger W. (Judy) Hinkle of Copley; grandchildren, Wayne, Greg, and Ben. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 16, 1998, at the ADAMS MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL (791 E. Market St.), where friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and one hour prior to service. Rev. C. Clifton Garris will conduct services. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. (ADAMS MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 535-9186.)

Dan T. Hostetler
FREDERICKSBURG, Ohio -- ``Oregon'' Dan T. Hostetler, 86, died Tuesday, March 10, 1998. Born in Middlefield, Ohio, on Dec. 8, 1911, he had owned and operated several businesses, and was active in Alcoholics Anonymous for 41 years. Surviving are wife, Patricia; stepsons, Donald Gaddis and Carl Newsome; foster son, D. Michael Conner; stepdaughters, Linda Berry and Melanie Manning; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, four brothers, and one sister. Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Murray Funeral Home in Fredericksburg. Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Holmesville Church of Christ. Condolences may be sent to Box 280, Fredericksburg, Ohio 44627. (Murray, 1-330-435-6670.)

Helen Houston
Helen Houston, 86, died March 4, 1998. A longtime Akron resident, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank S. Houston. Survivors include a nephew and cousins. There will be no services or calling hours. Interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Ind. (Hummel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 253-6126.)

Lillian L. Howe
BARBERTON -- Lillian L. Howe, 77, died March 12, 1998. She was a life resident of Barberton, and a member of Barberton First Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband, James; and daughter, Donna Jean. surviving are sons, Charles (Marlene) of Barberton, Jimmie (Paula) of Midland, Ga.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Clarence Gaugler of Barberton; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends at Hilltop House. Funeral service Monday, 11 a.m. at the Campfield Hickman Collier Funeral Home, Russ Shreiner officiating. Burial Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Barberton First Church of Christ. (Campfield Hickman Collier, 745-3161.)

Wesley L. Hughes
Wesley L. Hughes, 71, died March 10, 1998. He worked at the Akron Standard Mold Co. He is survived by wife, Hilda Burkhart Hughes; brothers, Edward Hughes of Florida and Harry Hughes of Akron; sister, Jean Smith of Akron. Funeral services Thursday, March 12, 11 a.m., at the Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem. Visitation one hour prior to services. Entombment at Greenlawn Cemetery. (Matteson Funeral, 1-419-853-4000.)

Marie C. J. Hummel
Marie C. J. Hummel, 94, died March 9, 1998. Funeral announcements later. (Billow, 867-4141.)

Lt. Robert J. ``Papa Bear'' Humphrey
Lt. Robert J. ``Papa Bear'' Humphrey, 79, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 1998. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Sunday at the Schlup-Pucak Funeral Chapel, Kenmore Blvd., at 8th Street, where funeral service will be conducted at 11 A.M. Monday with Rev. Darris Malone officiating. Burial in East Akron Cemetery. (Schlup-Pucak, 745-3131.)