W. Douglas Grimm
W. Douglas Grimm went home to be with the Lord February 26, 1998 after a courageous battle with Cancer at the Ridgewood Hospice Care Center, Fairlawn. He was born in 1948 in Grafton, W. Va., to Watson and Kathleen Grimm, residing in Akron for the past four years. He was employed at Heilig-Meyers Furniture. Preceded in death by his father, Watson, and brothers, Steven and Joseph, he is survived by wife, Linda (Buchanan-Kory) Grimm; son, Scott and wife, Crystal; granddaughter, Chloe Grimm; mother, Kathleen and stepfather, Ralph Rice; brothers, Rodney and wife, Sandra, Bradley and his wife, Jean Rice; stepson, John, wife, Helen, grandchildren, Hope and Shawn Kory. Funeral services will be held 10 A.M. Monday, March 2, 1998 at the Adams Mason Memorial Chapel (791 E. Market St.), where the family will receive friends 6 to 9 P.M. Sunday. Chaplain Eva Jackson will conduct services. Interment Hillside Memorial Park. (ADAMS MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 535-9186.)

James Guspodin
BARBERTON -- James Guspodin, 86, died Feb. 21, 1998 at Barberton Citizens Hospital. He was born in Yugoslavia and was a life resident of Barberton. He was the owner-operator of the Barberton Door and Window Service for 25 years, retiring 18 years ago. He was a World War II Army veteran. Survived by sons, James (Teresa) of Manchester, and Robert of Barberton; daughter, Carol (James) Haskell of Barberton; three grandchildren and two great-granchildren; sister, Mary Guspoden of Akron. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Hahn Funeral Home. Pastor John Mashek officiating. Internment Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation is Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467.)

Paula A. Harden
Paula A. Harden, 44, of Alliance, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Feb. 25, 1998, at the residence. Born in Kent on Aug. 28, 1953, to her parents, the late Paul and Mary (Clawson) Hucovsky, she lived most of her life in the Canton area. Survivors include sons, Earl D. Harden III and Paul J. Harden, both of Alliance, Ohio; and sister, Bette S. Kurena of Alliance. There are two grandsons also surviving. Calling hours at the Reed Funeral Home on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be no funeral service and, at the request of the family, her body has been cremated. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for funeral expenses. (Reed, 477-6721.)

Dessie Kay Hausman
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Dessie Kay Hausman, 85, passed away Feb. 20, 1998. Mrs. Hausman was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; and sons, William and Robert, and is survived by her grandchildren, Cindy Nakagawa, Teri Edens, Pamela Friend, Shannon Hausman, Julie Fenstemaker, Jennell Hausman, Jennifer Morrison, and John Hausman; five great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Carol Hausman; and sister, Doris Lamm, both of Cuyahoga Falls. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 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. Jeffrey Messner officiating. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Founation or the Arthritis Association in her memory. (Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home

Esther (Sanyo) Heckman
Esther (Sanyo) Heckman, 69, died Feb. 20, 1998 from ovarian cancer. She is survived by her husband, Jim Heckman; daughter, Susan Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Patrice and Richard Vossler; daughter and son-in-law, Janet Heckman and Dermot Vaughan; grandchildren, Gregory Vossler, Stephanie Smith, Amelia Vaughan, Claire Vossler and Sorcha Vaughan; sister-in-law, Nancy Allen and her three children, Gary Allen, Becky Rowan, and Judi Allen and their families and all her good friends and neighbors. The memorial service will be held Monday, Feb. 23, 1998 at 6 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, (1250 W. Exchange St., Akron). A reception will follow at the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Hospice of the Visiting Nurse Service. Many thanks to all who have supported us the last two years. (CREMATION SOCIETY OF OHIO, 535-1012.)

Laura M. Henry
Laura M. Henry, 96, passed away Feb. 18, 1998. She was born in Ford City, Pa., and lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was a member of St. Martha's Catholic Church, and retired from the M. O'Neil Co. Preceded in death by husband of 53 years, James T., she is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Ruby and Steve Banky of Cuyahoga Falls; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Donna Henry of Tampa, Fla., Donald and Kathryn Henry of Shepherdstown, W. Va.; nine grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, 10 a.m., at St. Martha's Catholic Church, 300 E. Tallmadge Ave. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 936 N. Main St., Akron. (Hennessy-Bagnoli, AKRON, 376-4251.)

Elaine B. Heslop
Elaine B. Heslop, 78, died Feb. 26, 1998. Born in East Liverpool, she lived most of her life in Akron. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Akron Woman's City Club, Akron Garden Club, Portage Country Club, and was past president of Children's Hospital Women's Board. Preceded in death by son, Ned B.; and grandson, Brian E., Mrs. Heslop is survived by husband, Jack; son and daughter-in-law, John and Nancy Heslop; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Mark Jacobs; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and sister, Joyce Kraft. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Anne R. Hagler officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Akron General Medical Center Oncology Department, 400 Wabash Ave., Akron 44307; Summit County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, 3250 W. Market St. 304, Akron 44333; or your favorite charity. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Phyllis Hickerson
Phyllis Hickerson, 71, died Feb. 26, 1998. Born in Akron, she had been a resident of Florida since 1992. She was actively involved with the Haven of Rest Ministries, and was a member of The Chapel. She is survived by her nephew, Daniel Livingston of Dublin, Ohio; niece, Carol Hawk of Eustis, Fla.; and great-nephew, Matthew Livingston. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. SATURDAY at Mt. Peace Cemetery in Akron, with Pastor Jim Dull officiating. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Gerald W. Hider Sr.
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Gerald W. Hider Sr., 85, died Feb. 16, 1998. Calling hours Friday, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the McGowan-Reid & Santos Funeral Home, on Third Street, one block north of Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, where a Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with Dr. Donald G. Baird officiating. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation or his church. (McGowan-Reid & Santos, 928-1313.)

John Wade Higgins II
John Wade Higgins II, 86, died Feb. 19, 1998. Born in Roanoke, Ala., Mr. Higgins moved to Akron in 1915 and had lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1957. A U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a 40-year member of Grandview United Methodist Church. He was a member of Joppa Lodge 666 F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Akron, Yusef Khan Grotto, and the Consistory. Mr. Higgins retired in 1975 from Goodyear Aerospace and then worked at Rose Bowl Florist until 1991. Preceded in death by his sister, Hazel Moore; and grandchildren, Sheri and Andy, he is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty J. Higgins of Cuyahoga Falls; sons and daughters-in-law, John W. and Linda of Cincinnati, Rusty and Georgia of California, Michael S. and Becky of Cuyahoga Falls; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and cousin, Martha Tschantz. Services will be held at 11 a.m. MONDAY at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 23rd Street at Falls Avenue, with Rev. Bruce Morrison officiating. Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home SUNDAY, 4 to 8 p.m., where Joppa Lodge will conduct services at 4 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Grandview United Methodist Church, 2316 Phelps Ave., Cuyahoga Falls 44223. (Billow FALLS Chapel, 867-4141.)

Russell V. Hine
Russell V. Hine, 80, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998. Funeral services TODAY, 10 a.m., at ADAMS-MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL where friends may call Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m. Rev. C. Clifton Garris will conduct services. Burial at Rose Hill Park, with military memorial services conducted by V.F.W. Barberton Post 1066. (ADAMS-MASON, 535-9186.)

Henrietta M. Hodgkinson
BARBERTON -- Henrietta M. Hodgkinson, 84, died Feb. 26, 1998, at Barberton Citizens Hospital Skilled Nursing Pavillion. She was born in Washington, Pa., was a life resident of the Barberton-Akron area, and retired from Rockwell Manufacturing. She was a member of Reimer Road Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her brother, Neal Yerman, she is survived by sons, Bill (Hodge) and wife, K. T. Hodgkinson of Barberton, John R. Yerman of Fort Wayne, Ind.; daughters, Mrs. Wilma LaCook of Barberton and Mrs. Judy (Dannie) Hays of Stow; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Martha Ward of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Elizabeth Pavkovich of Washington, Pa.; her two best friends, Pearl Fugate of Akron and Corrine Taylor of Barberton. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at the Hahn Funeral Home, Rev. John Powell officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call TONIGHT, 7 to 9. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467.)

Josef Holetz
Josef Holetz, 92, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998, at the Hospice Care Center. He was born in Svilna, Croatia, came to the United States in 1951, and to Akron in 1953. He was employed by McNeil Corp. as a machinist for over 15 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Mr. Holetz was preceded in death by his wife, Maria, in 1990, and is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Katharina and Mathias Habel of Tallmadge, Theresa and Josef Sensius of Green, and Anna and Robert Buynak of North Canton; nine grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 9:15 a.m., at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home; and at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Frank Basa officiating. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends TONIGHT, 5 to 8, at the funeral home. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.)

Georgia A. Holt
Georgia A. Holt, 92, passed away Feb. 20, 1998. Mrs. Holt was born in Wayne County, Ohio, on Dec. 30, 1905. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert, and is survived by her son, Norman E. (Gladys) Holt of Norton; grandchildren, Cindy (Richard) Harris and Douglas (Jeri) Holt; five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m., where services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m., Pastor Dennis McCoy officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Donations may be made in memory of Georgia to the Barberton Wesleyan Methodist Church, 222 26th St. N.W., Barberton 44203. (Bacher, 644-0024.)

Anna L. Homa
Anna L. Homa, 83, died unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998. She was born in Guernsey County, Ohio. She was a member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, past president and member of the Ladies Guild, a member of the Rosary Society, taught religious education, worked bingo for many years, and was active in many church activities. Mrs. Homa was preceded in death by husband, George; brother, Andrew Liptak; sister, Marge Rongone; grandson, James A. Homa, and is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, George and Lois of Sagamore Hills, James and Nancy of Cuyahoga Falls; son, William and his dear friend, Lori, of Uniontown; daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Robert Bramel of Ft. Myers, Fla.; sister, Helen (Maurice) Salmon of Spartanburg, S. C.; brother-in-law, Francis (Donna) Rongone of Silver Lake; grandchildren, Susan Krainz, Loredana Creque, David, William, Michael, Robert, Brian, and Eric Homa, and Robert and Daniel Bramel; 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Monday, 9:15 a.m., at Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home; and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, Fr. Bernard Danber officiating. Interment at St. Michael Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, 3 to 6 p.m., at the funeral home, where a Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. and Parastas service will held at 5:30 p.m. Donations may be made to St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.)

Theresa M. Horner
Theresa M. Horner, of Cass City, Mich., died Feb. 20, 1998. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Horner; dear mother of Jean Theresa (Daniel) McKitrick of Kent; sister of James Ryan of Kalamazoo, Mich., Bernardine Galloway of Silver Spring, Md., and William Ryan of Lapeer, Mich. Funeral services to be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m., at St. Louise Chapel in Metamora, Mich. Burial at All Saints Cemetery in Northfield on Tuesday, March 3, 1998.

Michael Paul Hornyak
BARBERTON -- Michael Paul Hornyak, 93, died Feb. 25, 1998, at Barberton Citizens Hospital. Funeral services will be held TODAY, 9 a.m., at the Hahn Funeral Home, with 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, Father Edward Lajack, celebrant. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467.)

Thomas Human
SEBRING, Fla. -- Thomas A. Human, 79, of Sebring, Fla., died Feb. 19, 1998. Born in Grassy Cove, Tenn., he was a resident of Akron from 1925 to 1985, when he retired to Sebring, Fla. He was an electrician for Goodyear and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Ohio. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II, and attended Grace Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Human of Sebring; daughter, Cheryl Schlosser of Akron; son, Thomas E. Human of St. Petersburg; sisters, Dorothy Chappel of Atlanta, Alberta Corbin of Akron, Agnas Cooper of Barberton, Ellen Elsworth of Bandero, Texas, and Betty Jo Mitchell of Jonesboro, Ga.; brother, James D. Human of Barberton; and four grandchildren. No local services listed. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Mack Ivery
Mack Ivery passed away Feb. 19, 1998. Announcements later. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)