Alice Reed
Alice Reed, 89, passed away March 26, 1998. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. (FARLEY, 784-3334.)

Robert P. Reffner
BARBERTON -- Robert P. Reffner, 57, died March 24, 1998. He retired after 19 years service from Babcock & Wilcox. Surviving are, wife, Shirley; sons, Kenny (Shari) and Chad; daughter, Kathlene; grandsons, Cory, Nicholas, and Ethan; sister, Gerri Henneman, Carmen Reffner of Arizona, Violet McCullough of Findlay; brothers, James of Arizona, Ronald of Barberton; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday, 3 p.m., at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, Pastor L. Webb officiating. Burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation TONIGHT, 7 to 9. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

Frank M. Reichenbach
TALLMADGE -- Frank M. Reichenbach, 85, passed away March 19, 1998. Rev. Dr. Mark Ruppert will conduct services TODAY, March 21, at 2 p.m., at Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 339 Southwest Ave., Tallmadge. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tallmadge Paramedics or First Presbyterian Church of Akron. (Hennessy-Bagnoli, TALLMADGE, 376-4251.)

Joyce E. Rexroad
Joyce E. Rexroad, 84, passed away March 17, 1998. She was born in New York and was an Akron area resident for the past 63 years. She retired from First Merit Bank after 10 years of service. Joyce is survived by husband, William Earl; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Millie Rexroad of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren, Jeffrey E. Rexroad and Leeza Emerson; six great-grandchildren; brother, Paul Parnisky of Barberton; sisters, Kathleen McFarland and Margaret Hlass of Akron. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at the Schlup-Pucak Funeral Home, Kenmore Boulevard at Eighth Street, with Rev. Ricky Riggs officiating. Inurnment in Greenlawn Memorial Park. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 157 W. Cedar St., Akron, Ohio 44307. (Schlup-Pucak, 745-3131.)

Leonard C. Richardson ``Lae''
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Leonard C. Richardson ``Lae,'' 76, of Garfield Heights, beloved husband of Deloris (nee Zenda) Richardson; dear father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; brother of Ethel (Mike) Bucur, Richard (Joe), and the late Dennis, Alton, and Raymond, died Wednesday. Mr. Richardson served in the Navy during World War II. Services will be held Saturday, March 28, 1998, 8:30 p.m., at Johnson-Romito, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 521 Broadway, Bedford, where friends will be received Saturday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to a charity of one's choice. (Johnson-Romito, Bedford, 1-440-232-1441.)

Rosie Richardson
Rosie Richardson, 72, departed this life to be with the Lord on March 13, 1998, at Akron General Medical Center. Born in Bermuda, Ala., she had lived in the Akron community for 30 years. She was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her son, Nathaniel Richardson, one brother, and two sisters, she leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Johnny V. Richardson of Brewton, Ala.; daughter, Daaiyah Salaam (Kitty) of Akron; nine sisters and four brothers, Mrs. Sarah Brown, Mrs. Ellen Johnson, Mrs. Erma Cunningham, Mrs. Eddie V. Blankenship, and Ms. Eva Mae Betts, all of Pensacola, Fla., Ms. Ella Betts of Akron, Mrs. Essie Middleton of New York, Mrs. Sherrie Hare of Milton, Fla., Ms. Carrie Betts of Miami, Fla., Mr. Johnnie Lee Betts of Brewton, Ala., Jeffrey Betts and James E. Betts, both of Huntsville, Ala., and Eugene Betts of Repton, Ala.; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 1998, at the Turner & Rhoden Memorial Home Chapel, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Rev. Coleman Robinson officiating. Visitation will be from noon until time of service at the chapel. Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to 1097 Joy Ave., Akron 44306. (SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO TURNER & RHODEN, 724-1201.)

Edgar E. Ridenour Sr.
Edgar E. Ridenour Sr., 73, died March 19, 1998. Born in Elyria, he had lived most of his life in Tallmadge. He served in the United States Army during World War II, and was a recipient of the Silver Star, as well as the Croix de Guerre for gallantry in action against the enemy, awarded to him by Her Royal Highness, the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. Mr. Ridenour was retired as a plumber, having been a member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 219. He was an avid grower of roses, belonging to the Akron Rose Society, and was a member of the First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. Preceded in death by his wife, Jean Scott Ridenour, in 1994, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Nancy of Tallmadge; grandchildren, Scott, Todd, and Troy; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Taylor, and Marissa; sister, Elvina Roth of Kent; half-sister, Betty Carpenter of Amsterdam, Ohio; half-brothers, John Huth of Ravenna and Lewis Huth of Florida. Services will be held at 11 a.m. TUESDAY at the Billow TALLMADGE Chapel, 17 Southwest Ave., with Rev. Lacy Harless officiating. Interment at Tallmadge Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. MONDAY. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Haven of Rest Ministries, 175 E. Market St., Akron 44308. (Billow TALLMADGE Chapel, 867-4141.)

Roy A. Riggenbach
Roy A. Riggenbach, 77, of East Sparta, passed away Thursday at Aultman Hospital, after being ill since June. He was born in Orrville and had been a resident of East Sparta for 13 years. Mr. Riggenbach retired in 1982 from PCA Packaging Co. after 40 years service, where he was a millwright. He was a member of the East Sparta Christian Church, Homebuilder's Craft 10, Magnolia/Sanyville Senior Citizens, and Sandy Valley Ruritans. Preceded in death by son, Ronnie Riggenbach, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy L. Riggenbach; daughters, Bonnie Gerbec of Redding, Calif., and Mary Anne Riggenbach of Fredricksburg, Ohio; son, Roger Riggenbach of Wadsworth; two stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law, Sue and Richard Freitag, and Ann and John Lightfoot, all of East Sparta; stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Don and Shirley Rice of North Canton, and James ``Buddy'' and Jean Rice of Belpre; sisters, Louise Spangler, Laura Appliger, Tillie Saurer, and Alma Curie, all of Rittman, and Doris Smith of Orrville; brother, Alvin Riggenbach of Mansfield; grandchildren, Tina Maurer and Jeff Gerbec; 12 stepgrandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery in Orrville, with Don Phelps officiating. Friends may call at the residence any time. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Riggenbach's memory may be made to the East Sparta Fire Department. (Finefrock-Gordon, 866-9425.)

Nedra ``Deedie'' Stockwell Roberts-Batton
Nedra ``Deedie'' Stockwell Roberts-Batton, 84, died Saturday, March 29, 1998, at Nicholas County Health Care Center in Richwood, W. Va., after a long illness. Formerly of Akron and North Canton, and a former resident of Sarah Center and Manor Care in Canton, she wa born in Richwood, W. Va., on July 2, 1913, to Vianis Hayes Stockwell and Ina L. Marshall Stockwell. She was a member of the PERI (ob) and the Calvary United Methodist Church in Richwood, W. Va. She worked at Spencer State Hospital, General Machinery in South Charleston, and Cherry River Lumber Co. in Richwood, W. Va. After she moved to Ohio in 1958, she worked at the former Summit County Home for the Aged, Twin Pines Nursing Home. In 1968 she passed the State Board to become an LPN and charge nurse. She retired from Country Place in Cuyahoga Falls at the age of 74. She volunteered at the Springfield Senior Citizens Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter Lee Batton; brother, Forestine; and her former husband, Vernon W. Roberts. She is survived by daughter, Roselyn Ann Roberts Brown of Nettie, W. Va.; grandson and his wife, Stuart W. and Carrie Brown, also of Nettie, W. Va.; great-grandson, Logan Delbert Brown of Nettie, W. Va.; sister and brother-in-law, Betty Jo and Lawrence Webb of Oldtown, Md.; niece and her husband, Elizabeth Webb and David Knox; Fred and Dorothy Batten of Riley, W. Va.; many dear cousins and loyal friends. Services Wednesday, April 1, 1998, at 11 a.m., at Simons-Coleman Funeral Home in Richwood, W. Va., Rev. Jarrold Lanham officiating. Interment at Richwood Cemetery in Richwood, W. Va. Friends may call Tuesday, March 31, 1998, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Simons-Coleman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, 4815 Munson St. N.W., Canton 44718.

Joseph Robertson
Joseph Robertson, 52, passed away March 21, 1998, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his father, and is survived by his mother, one brother, four sisters, and other relatives and friends. A private graveside service will be Wednesday, March 25, 1998, at 11 a.m., at Mt. Peace Cemetery. Condolences may be sent in his name c/o Marco Sommerville Funeral Home. (Marco Sommerville, 836-2725.)

Carmella J. Robling
Carmella J. Robling (nee Marconi), 61, of Seven Hills, was the beloved wife of Kenneth D.; loving mother of Lynne Gebacz (David), Laurie Carlo (Thomas), and Kenneth C.; cherished grandmother of Matthew, T. J., and Eryn; dear sister of Joseph (Betty), Marilyn Betzel (Tony), JoAnn Shepherd, and the late Nicholas. Friends may call at the FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 W. AURORA RD. (OHIO ROUGE 82), SAGAMORE HILLS. FUNERAL SATURDAY, 9 a.m. SERVICES AT ST. COLUMBKILLE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6740 BROADVIEW RD., SEVEN HILLS, AT 10 a.m. VISITATION TODAY, 2 TO 4 AND 6 TO 9 p.m. Interment at All Saints Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Scleroderma Foundation, 89 Newbury St Suite 201, Danvers, Mass. 01923. (FERFOLIA, SAGAMORE HILLS, 1-330-467-4500.)

Julia Rockwell
Julia Rockwell died March 23, 1998. Announcements later. (Bacher, 644-0024.)

Austin R. Rohr
Austin R. Rohr, 76, passed away March 26, 1998. Funeral announcements later. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

Carol Jeanette Rose
Carol Jeanette Rose, 51, passed away March 26, 1998. Carol was born Feb. 7, 1947, in Spencer, W. Va. Carol was a member of the Grace Baptist Church for seven years and served as a choir member. Carol was preceded in death by her mother and father, June and Everett Channels; and brother, David. Carol is survived by her husband of 32 years, Richard; son, Ernie Rose; daughters, Terrie (Alan Cope) Rose, Angela Rose, Megan Rose; brothers, Mike (Linda) Channels and Kenny (Peggy) Channels; sisters, Bessie Cadle, Tressie (Terry) Millhoff, and Anne (Roger) Ingram; grandchildren, Alecia Cope and Camden Cope; numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and -nephews. God saw that you were getting tired
And a cure was not to be;
So He put His arms around you and
Whispered ``Come home with Me.''
With tearful eyes
We watched you suffer
And saw you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating
A determined spirit was at rest,
God broke our hearts
To prove to us
He only takes the best.
Friends may call at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3250 Greenwich Rd., Norton, on Sunday, March 29, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Monday, March 30, at 11 a.m., Pastor Phil Hulgin officiating. Interment at Swank Cemetery in Spencer, W. Va. (Bacher, Norton, 825-3633.)

Bethany Jean Rundgren
Bethany Jean Rundgren, our little angel, 3, was taken from us March 29, 1998. She was born in North Carolina and lived in Akron about a year. She is survived by her parents, Reggie and Allen Rundgren; her brothers, Jared and Tyler; grandmother, Pam Yeager; grandparents, Roger and Lisa Young, and John and Sandra Rundgren. Bye-bye, my baby, Precious Boo-Boo! I love you with all my heart. She was Daddy's little Cindy Lou-whoo! I love you, Beth! She will be laid to rest in Braxton County, W. Va., later this week. Donations to help cover funeral costs may be made to Charter One Bank, c/o Bethany Rundgren, 3235 Manchester Rd. (inside Acme), Akron 44319.

Miriam E. Ryan
WADSWORTH--Miriam E. Ryan (Nee) Brittain, 82, died Saturday, March 28, 1998 at Magnolia Care and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy Born in Akron, Mrs. Ryan resided in Wadsworth four years, previously residing in San Pablo, Calif.. She was Office Manager for Capwell Department Store in Oakland, Calif. and previously employed in the offices at General Tire. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and was Past Worthy Matron of the OES, and a member of the White and Oriental Shrines. Mrs. Ryan was the wife of the late Al Ryan and is survived by nieces, Marjorie Powers and Marilyn (Mrs. Bud) McMahan, all of Wadsworth. Funeral services Tuesday, 2 PM at the Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, where the family will receive friends 1 hour prior to time of services, Rev. Jonathan A. Knight officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. (Hilliard Cox Mullaney 334-1501)