Raymond J. Adam
Raymond J. Adam, 76, died April 6, 1998. Mr. Adam was born in Switzerland and had resided in the Akron area most of his life. He had worked for Berthold Electric and later for Valley View Nursing Home and the Mayflower Hotel. He was a member of the Riverside Assembly of God. Preceded in death by wife, Ella Louise, he is survived by his second cousin, Richard (Dorothy) Hofer of Munroe Falls. There will be no calling hours or services. Final resting place, Mt. Peace Cemetery. (Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.)

James L. Adams
James L. Adams, 62, passed away April 14, 1998. Preceded in death by parents, Homer and Pearl Adams, Mr. Adams leaves his children, James L. Jr. (Heidi) of California and Bonnie (Jeff) of Akron; grandchildren, Jamie (Tony), Matthew, Lesley, and Brandi; and great-granddaughter, Sarah Danielle. Burial has taken place.

James E. Alexander
James E. Alexander, 85, passed away April 4, 1998, at Saint Thomas Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Hickman, Ky., he had lived in this community for 31 years. He was a U. S. Army veteran, serving in World War II. He was employed by V.A. Medical Center with 35 years of service, retiring in 1994. He is survived by special companion, Delores Easton; sons, Brody J. Alexander of Cleveland and Joseph K. Easton-Alexander of Akron; daughters, Lula (Robert) Alexander-Miller of Oakwood Village and Joe Ann Lawson of Bedford Heights; sister, Ola Alexander-Kazier of Martin, Tenn.; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Chapel, Rev. Silas Overstreet officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 961 Packard Dr. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Viola E. Alger
Viola E. Alger, a resident of Sunnyvale, Calif., since 1990, passed away April 3, 1998. She was born Oct. 31, 1910, in De Smet, S. D., daughter of Dr. E. E. Stevens and Bertha Trousdale Stevens. She was the beloved wife of Carl E. Alger; loving mother of Carol Kasa of Medina and Diane Johnson of Sunnyvale, Calif.; devoted grandmother of Elizabeth, Carl, Nicholas, Robert, and Jessica; great-grandmother of Christopher and Katherine. She was a member of Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church. A memorial service was held in Sunnyvale on April 5, 1998. She was a former Brownie and Girl Scout leader, a Sunday School teacher and superintendent, a park commissioner in Silver Lake, and a volunteer for the Summit County Children's Home and the Visiting Nurse Association in Akron. She was also active in various garden clubs. (Wyant & Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyvale, Calif., 1-408-736-6294.)

Betty June Allen
Betty June Allen, 72, of Mogadore, passed away April 13, 1998. Mrs. Allen was born in Copley, the daughter of Roland and Mina (Snyder) Arnold. She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee; brothers, Ralph, Bill, and Gale; grandchildren, Jim and Kris Graham; and is survived by sisters, Hazel and Norma Jean; brother, Al; children, Judy Phillips of Michigan, Janice (Roger) Petrich of Coventry, Jim (Robin) Allen of Copley, Jill (Jim) Ansley of Tallmadge; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 16, 1998, at 11 a.m., at the Akron Baptist Temple, Pastor Howard Powell officiating. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Mogadore. Friends may call at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., Wednesday, April 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. The time has come to take that ride To that peaceful mountain in the sky.
Your work on earth here is finally done
It's time to go home now to your father and his son.
Although I will miss you, I know that you'll be
An angel in heaven to watch over me.
I pray that your journey is peaceful with no fear,
But I know it will be, for they're waiting over there.
At the light they'll be standing to help see you through,
You'll hear the angels singing as they're walking next to you.
Walk now in silence, the Lord now in your sight
To hold onto your hand through this beautiful flight.
I take comfort in knowing that when I reach my fate,
You'll be waiting with love for me at the gate.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. (Bacher, 644-0024.)

Dale B. Allen Sr.
Dale B. Allen Sr., 70, went to be with the Lord on April 22, 1998. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Born in Weston, W. Va., he lived most of his life in Akron. Dale retired from Goodyear Aerospace with 44 years service in 1988. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Doyle and Lucy Allen; daughter, Patty Allen; brothers, Frank, Howard, and Robert. He is survived by his loving wife, Judy; sons, Dale (Kellie) Allen Jr. and Doyle; daughters, Becky (Garry) Byler, Terrie (Mike) Kimball, Michelle (Mark) Stewart; brothers, Edward, Charles (June), Lyle (Marcia); sister, Lillian (Paul) Kiser; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, also many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and loving friends. He was a member of Clinton Freewill Baptist Church, where he was an assistant song leader. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Clinton Freewill Baptist Church, 2756 North St., Clinton 44216. Private family services have already taken place.

Joe Amos Jr.
Joe Amos Jr., 66, left this earthly life April 2, 1998, after a courageous battle with heart disease. Donations in his memory can be sent to Boston University School of Medicine Amyloid Treatment and Research Program, 715 Albany Street, Boston, Ma 02118-2526. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Peoples Baptist Church, with Reverend Goodman officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 12 Noon to 1 p.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 461 Bell St. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Pauline Laudenbach Amstadt
SUMMERVILLE, S. C. -- Pauline Laudenbach Amstadt, 76, of Summerville, S. C., died March 31, 1998, at a local nursing home. She was born May 29, 1921, in Akron, the daughter of Martin Laudenbach and Anna Halter Laudenbach. She was a retired Registered Nurse. She was a member of St. John the Beloved Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Akron Dental Wives Auxiliary Club, Gadsden Women's Club, and Merriman Hills Garden Club. She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Amstadt of Summerville, S. C.; son, Richard Amstadt of Canton; daughter, Patti Mortimer of Summerville, S. C.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday, April 3, 1998, at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be private. (Directed by PARKS FUNERAL HOME IN SUMMERVILLE, S.C.,1-803-873-3440.)

Cathy Delia Ash
Cathy Delia Ash, 49, passed away April 8, 1998. Preceded in death by parents, Helen and Joseph Delia; and brother, Kenneth, she was the beloved mother of Carla Ash and Michael (Heather) Ash; and is survived by sister, JoAnn Delia; and greatest cousins, Janice DeFranco and Carol Jo Morgan. Cathy was the most loving, caring person to us all. She kept us laughing when we were down and gave us strength when we felt weak. We will remember you always and will dearly miss you--Your family. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. TODAY at 900 Merriman Rd. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Frances Jewel Ashford
Frances Jewel Ashford took residence in her new home on April 2, 1998. Frances was born on February 18, 1931 in Indianapolis, Ind. to Irvin and Castine Griffin. She accepted the Lord at an early age at the Olivet Baptist Church in Indianapolis. She moved to Orrville in 1948 and graduated from Orrville Senior High that same year and worked as an LPN at the Apple Creek Developmental Center until retiring in 1981. She united in fellowship with the First Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. Toles. She was married to William E. Ashford in 1958. He survives. Frances's life was built around her love for God, church, family and friends. During her membership at First Baptist she held several positions as the church's first pianist, Sunday School Teacher, and various church administrative positions until the time of her death. In addition to her husband she leaves to cherish her memory two devoted sons, Jimmy Ashford of Akron and Brian Ashford of Upper Marlboro, Md. Her life was enriched by her committed devotion to her brother, Freddy Griffin of Orrville, and the sisterly relationship she had with Maggie McDonald Bryant of Wooster and Bertha Bloxson of Orrville. She shared a motherly relationship with Rachel Wright and Olenger ``Bro'' Bloxon, Ill., both of Orrville. She also leaves to celebrate her homegoing one godchild, Tiffany Tyler of Orrville and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Frances was preceded in death by both parents, stepfather Harrison ``Pappa'' Barnett and her oldest son, Billy Ashford. A homegoing service will be held at NOON, Tuesday, April 7, 1998, at the First Baptist Church in Orrville with Pastor Abraham Wright officiating and eulogy by Pastor Leroy Adams. Burial will take place at Crown Hill Cemetery in Orrville. Friends may call Monday at Auble Funeral Home in Orrville (330) 682-2966 from 7 to 9 p.m. or 1 hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Orrville Salvation Army, 128 East Market Street, Orrville, Ohio 44667. (Auble Funeral, 682-2966.)

Ronald R. Austin
FLORIDA -- Ronald Ray Austin, 56, a native of Akron, passed away suddenly March 31, 1998, in Navarre, Fla. He is survived by wife, Amy; sons, Russell of Florida and Scott of Akron; daughters-in-law, Dana and Angi; grandchildren, Brittani, Amanda, Taylor, and Drew. Cremation will take place in Navarre, Fla.