George Kendron
George Kendron, 81, died Monday, April 6, 1998, at Cuyahoga Falls General. He was born in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He was a member of Bethel Valley United Methodist Church and retired from Botzum Brothers Construction as an independent truck driver in 1979. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 24 and had been in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Mr. Kendron is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lee; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Greg Kozlowski of Wisconsin, and Jane and Mike Toth of Denver, Colo.; grandson, Jeremiah; brother, Joseph (Hilda) Kendron; sister, Anna Grigsby of London, Ohio. Funeral services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd., Pastor Donald Prather officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Bethel Valley United Methodist Church. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.)

Robert M. Kent
Robert M. Kent, 34, went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 1998. Homegoing services will be Friday, April 17, at 1 p.m., at Hills Temple, 799 S. Arlington St., where friends may call from noon until time of service, Elder Langford Floyd officiating, Bishop John Thomas presiding. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 811 Hayden St., Akron 44320. (JERRY JONES JR. FUNERAL SERVICE, 253-9484.) 7:28 AM 10/29/2006

Geraldine J. Kesselring
Geraldine J. Kesselring, 91 years, passed away April 7, 1998. Born in Akron, she was a housewife and a member of the South Arlington United Methodist Church for over 50 years, where she was a Sunday School superintendent and taught Sunday School, and was given a lifetime membership in the Methodist Womens Society. Mrs. Kesselring worked for 10 years with the Red Cross helping physically challenged children. She was also a volunteer with Q'uelle Apres organization. Preceded in death by her husband, Glenn ``Kess'' and son, Thomas, she is survived by her daughters, Norma (Robert) Simonds of Michigan, Judi (Tom) Brooker of Maumee, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Norma Kesselring of Akron; seven grandchilidren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service Friday, 3 p.m. at the Eckard-Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, 760 E. Market St., Rev. Ken Maddox officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Calling hours Friday from 2 p.m. until service time. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the South Arlington United Methodist Church, 790 S. Arlington St., Akron 44306. (Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel, 535-7141.)

Winifred K. Kimmich
Winifred K. (Winnie) Kimmich, 82, went to be with the Lord after an extended illness, on March 30, 1998. Born in Sandusky, Ohio, she lived in the Akron area since 1948. Winnie was an executive secretary with Goodyear Tire & Rubber, retiring in 1978. She was a member of Unity Chapel of Light. Preceded in death by her son, Clifford E. Madrin Jr.; and grandson, Thomas C. Madrin, she was the beloved wife of Dick Kimmich; beloved mother of Thomas S. Madrin and Christopher C. Madrin and wife, Nancy; beloved grandmother of Amy M. Mathia, Craig C. Madrin, and Kara M. Madrin. A memorial service will be Thursday, 1 p.m., at the Unity Chapel of Light, 503 Northwest Ave., Tallmadge, with Pastor Guy Lynch officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. (Hummel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 253-6126.)

Carl Leonard Kittinger
Carl Leonard Kittinger, 72, passed away April 8, 1998, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be Saturday, 10 a.m., at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd. (Route 91), Akron, with Pastor Sharon Bauman officiating. Entombment at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. TODAY, where a Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

Marion C. Klatt
Marion C. Klatt, 93, passed away April 29, 1998. Mrs. Klatt was born in Akron on March 28, 1905, and was a loving homemaker her entire life. Marion was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Arthur. She is survived by her sons, James (Carole) and Arthur Jr. (Carol) Klatt; daughter, Mildred (Don) Nagel; brother, Lloyd Greenlese; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and good friend, Lynn. Friends may call at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., Akron, Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m., with services beginning at 11 a.m., Pastor Ricky Riggs officiating. Interment at West Richfield Cemetery in Richfield. (Bacher, 644-0024.)

Xenia M. Kleinwachter
Xenia M. Kleinwachter, 74, of Copley, passed away April 12, 1998. Born in Yugoslavia, she had been employed as a graphic artist for American Greeting Card Co. in Cleveland. She is survived by her niece, Zrinka Jug of Graz, Austria. There will be no calling hours. Cremation has taken place. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Fairlawn Chapel, 867-7306.)

Omer W. Kline
MUNROE FALLS - Omer W. Kline, 85, went to be with the Lord April 3, 1998. He died suddenly at his home. Born March 2, 1913 in Manassa, Virginia, he lived in Munroe Falls over 38 years and had worked for Motor Cargo Inc. and then retired from Consolidated Freightways in 1978. He was a member of Local 24 Retirement Club, the Independent Order of Foresters, Stow- Munroe Falls AARP and Stow First Church of the Nazarene. Preceded in death by parents, William and Virtie Kline; sisters, Orpha Woodyard, Nellie Summers, Edith Harpine; and by brothers, Walter, Oscar and David Kline, he is survived by his loving wife, Marion Pauline (nee Stahle), whom he married on May 27, 1947; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Louise and Robert Brightbill of Palmyra, PA., Hope Ann and Glenn Hayes of Redmond, WA; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Michele of Strongsville, Ohio, William and Linda of Birmingham, Ala., John and Mindi, Rodney and Diane, all of Akron; 13 grandchildren; step-mother, Elva Kline of Lancaster, PA; brother and his wife, Marvin and Dorothy; sister, Helen Keener, all of Palmyra, PA; sister-in-law, Dorothy Coburn and brother-in-law and his wife, Homer and Doris Stahle, all of Harrisburg, PA.; and many loving relatives and friends. Funeral service Tuesday, 11:30 AM at Stow First Church of the Nazarene, 4669 Fishcreek Road, Pastor Randall McClurg officiating. Friends may call Monday, 7 to 9 PM at Redmon Funeral Home and at the church on Tuesday from 10:30 am until service time.Burial Northlawn Memorial Gardens
God looked around His Garden, And found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you And lifted you to rest.
God's Garden must be beautiful He only takes the best.
God saw that you were getting tired, And 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.
``Love, your family'' (Redmon, Stow, 688-6631).

John L. Knapp
RANDOLPH -- John L. Knapp, 69, beloved husband of Patricia (Dias), for 44 years, passed away Saturday at his home in the presence of his family. Born Dec. 5, 1928 in Randolph, Ohio, he was the son of Oscar and Olllie Knapp. John was well-known in the civic community, as well as the construction industry. His devoted career spanned 47 years. He rose from Equipment Operator to Division Manager of the Heavy Highway Group at the Ruhlin Company of Akron, Ohio. He was a life long member of Saint Peter of the Fields Church, Rootstown, Ohio. As well as being a devoted family man, John found great pleasure in fine woodworking and gardening. Mr. Knapp leaves sons, Randall (Vickie) of Lima, Jeffrey (Lori) of Atwater, Daniel (Allison) of Sarasota, Fla., Kurtis (Judy) of Barberton, Stephen (Jennifer) of Suffield and Bradley of University Heights. He leaves daughters, Bonnie Jenior (Lee) of Rootstown, Nancy Larson (Robert) of Medina, Linda Edington (Craig) of Rootstown; and 16 wonderful grandchildren. A son, John, preceded him in death. He is also survived by brothers, Paul, Richard and Raymond; and sisters, Edna Nuzzo, Alice Mattes, Mary Jane Knapp, Betty Sorboro, and Rosemary Kintz. Brothers, Roy and William, and sister, Dorothy preceded him in death. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saint Peter of the Fields Church in Rootstown, with Father Patrick Manning officiating. Memorials may be made to Akron City Hospital Memorial Research Fund or to Saint Peter of the Fields Church. (Wood-Kortright, 296-6436.)

Mary Knebl
Mary Knebl, 88, died Wednesday, April 8, 1998, at Barberton Citizen's Hospital, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home; and at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.)

Lyola Lucille Knee
Lyola Lucille Knee, 76, died Tuesday, March 31, 1998, after a long illness. She was born in Altoona, Pa., where she lived until moving to Akron to be near her children in 1993. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Coupon, Pa. Mrs. Knee was preceded in death by her husband, James, in 1991, and is survived by her sons, James (Rose) Knee of Munroe Falls and Donald (Pauline) Knee of Akron; daughter, Carol Faye (James) Brown of Akron; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, where a wake service will be held Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Fr. Sean Donnelly officiating. A Funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be held Saturday, 10 a.m., at St. Joseph Church in Coupon, Pa. Interment at Coupon Cemetery. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.)

Marjorie Lilyan Kollar
Marjorie Lilyan Kollar, 79, died April 13, 1998. Mrs. Kollar was born in Youngstown and had lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was a member of the Sew-on-it Club and had done volunteer work at Akron City Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria L. Kollar-Piotrowski of Peninsula; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah K. and Robert Obermiller of Auburn, Ohio; and grandson, Allen Obermiller. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. Private inurnment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home TONIGHT, 7 to 9, and Wednesday, 2 p.m. until service time. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Captain Frances E. Koval
HARTVILLE -- Captain Frances E. Koval, 71, died April 16, 1998, at Aultman Hospital in Canton. She was born in Jersey City, N. J., and resided for the last 26 years in Hartville. She was a retired registered nurse, a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, St. Michael's Ladies Guild, the Women's War Memorial in Washington, D. C., and the Retired Nurses Corps. She served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by husband, Emil D. Koval, she is survived by sons, Major Emil Jr. (Anna) of Washington, D. C., John (Joyce) of Hartville; daughter, Mary (Keith) Kisha of Cuyahoga Falls; granddaughter, Annika Kisha; three stepgrandchildren, one stepgreat-grandchild; sisters, Doris Arzt of Toms River, N. J., and Elizabeth Schuller of Passaic, N. J. Funeral services will be held Sunday, 7:30 p.m., at the Hahn Funeral Home, with Fr. Bernard Danber officiating. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Military committal service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday (April 23, 1998) at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the American Heart Association, American Lung Association, or any D.A.V. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467.)

Irene C. Kowalski (nee Plewacki)
Irene C. Kowalski (nee Plewacki), 87, was the beloved wife of the late Alphonse; dear mother of Allan (Deborah) and Nance Bucci-Vincent; dear grandmother of Brent, Bart, and Brad Bucci, Carolyn, Paul, and Joan Kowalski, Rondal and Todd Schneider, Renee Behler, and Michele Freer; great-grandmother of Erich and Brock Behler, Zackary Freer, and Sierra Schneider; dear sister of Raymond and Joseph Plewacki, Marie Krogg, and the late Cecelia, John, and Andrew Plewacki, and Helen Wegenek; dear mother-in-law of the late Jim Bucci. Christian Burial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at St. Columbkille Church in Parma. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brookpark, Ohio. Friends will be received at the RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 Pearl Rd. (at Snow), Parma (1-440-888-0800), Friday, 2 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m.

George Kozy Sr.
George Kozy Sr., 94, died Monday April 13, 1998, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman. He was born in Dobraneba, Austria-Hungary, and came to the United States and Akron in 1908. He was employed by Portage Machine as a painter for over 30 years, retiring in 1969, and was a member of the Mansfield Apostolic Christian Church. Mr. Kozy is survived by his wife, Susan; sons and daughters-in-law, George and Dorothy of Akron, and Robert and June of Riverside, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Donald Leitheiser of Surprise, Ariz.; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Marcella of Tallmadge; sisters, Mary and Irene Kozelnicky of Akron, and Ann Capella of Union City, Pa.; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, Rev. Arthur Wolcott officiating. Private interment service will be held at Hillside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Apostolic Christian Home, 10680 Steiner Rd., Rittman, Ohio 44270. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.)

Ruth Krakora
Ruth Krakora, 72, of Streetsboro, passed away Saturday. Born Jan. 25, 1926 in Maple Heights, she had been employed at Lamb Electric, was a secretary for the mayor of Kent, worked at Transtar in Walton Hills, and was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church of Twinsburg. She was the wife of Ralph, to whom she had been married 51 years, mother of Darryl (Tina) and Dirk of Cuyahoga Falls, Debbie Brud of Streetsboro; grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of two; sister of Richard Scibbe of Chardon, Herbert Scibbe of Brecksville, Evelyn Rode of Cleveland Heights, Eloise Schneider of Aurora, and Marilyn Patrick of California. She was preceded in death by daughter, Dale Ann Bailey. Friends will be received Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Shorts Funeral Home, 9781 Page Rd., Streetsboro. Funeral, Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Twinsburg. Private interment at Crown Hill Cemetery, Twinsburg. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. (Shorts, 626-4966.)

Mr. Louis Krasnoff
Louis Krasnoff, 85, died at 6 p.m. Friday, April 24, 1998, at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, after a short illness. Mr. Krasnoff was born April 3, 1913, in Garettsville, to the late Samuel and Fannie Karlit Krasnoff. He was a lifetime resident of Warren, and was employed by the Denman Tire & Rubber Co. for 45 years, retiring in 1975 as traffic manager. He then was employed by Reismans Clothing and Outdoor Army/Navy Store in downtown Warren. He was a member of Beth Israel Temple Center, where he had served in numerous capacities for the congregation throughout his life. He loved to tinker and fix things. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude (Aronson) Krasnoff, whom he married in 1940; daughter, Ms. Karen Sandel of Akron; son, Michael Krasnoff of Columbus; sister, Ann Myers of Cleveland; brother, Charlie Krasnoff of Cleveland. He was preceded in death by sister, Rose Rudolph; and brother, Harry. Funeral services TODAY, April 26, 1998, at 3:30 p.m., at Robert H. Roberts-Clark Memorial Home in Warren. Interment at Beth Israel Cemetery TODAY, April 26, 1998. Material contributions may be made to Beth Israel Temple Center.

Richard Krausman
Richard Krausman was born Feb. 20, 1927, and died March 31, 1998. He attended Stow Schools until he joined the Marine Corps in 1944. He fought in the Battle of Okinawa. Following the war, he served a tour of duty in North China. During the Korean War he was attached to the 1st Fixed Bridge Co. at Camp Pendleton, Calif. In civilian life, he was a lineman for Ohio Bell and worked 37 years at Cleveland Pneumatic Tool Co. After retirement, he did volunteer work with over 3000 hours at the Brecksville V.A. Hospital, where he received many awards. He was named Summit County Veteran of the Year in 1995. Preceded in death by his parents, Max and Lulu Krausman; and sister, Barbara Norman, he is survived by wife, Miriam; son, Richard Christopher Krausman and wife, Joann; grandson, Zachery Krausman; sister, Maxine Davis; and many other loving friends and relatives. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 23rd Street and Falls Avenue, with the U. S. Marine Corps, Marine Corps League officiating. Inurnment at Northampton Cemetery at 2 p.m. Monday. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 225 W. Exchange St., Akron 44302. (Billow FALLS Chapel, 867-4141.)

George D. Kreitzburg
George D. Kreitzburg, 76, passed away April 12, 1998. Born in Akron, he was a U. S. Navy veteran, and retired from the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Mr. Kreitzburg was a member of Victory Lodge 649 F&AM. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Marcella; son, Richard (Linda); grandchildren, Ashley, Brock, Logan and Brittany; and sister, Bea Biddle. You have been so much more than a grandfather to us. You have always been there in good times and bad. We have so many wonderful memories that we will cherish forever. You will be in our hearts forever. We know you will be watching over us. We love you dearly and we will miss you. Love, Ashley, Brock, and Logan. Funeral services Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Eckard-Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, 760 E. Market St., Rev. Jim Dull officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m. (Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel, 535-7141.)

Frank Peter Kulcsar
NORTON -- Frank Peter Kulcsar, 67, died April 7, 1998, at Barberton Citizens Hospital. He was born in Barberton and was a life resident of the Barberton-Norton area. He was owner-operator of the Frank Kulcsar Excavating & Welding Co. for 35 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and K of C Council 4028. He is survived by wife, Eleanor; son, Frank Jr. (Donna) of Akron; daughters, Susan Gauder of Barberton, Sherrie Robinson of Akron; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers, Joseph, Stephen and John, all of Barberton, Alex of Doylestown, Charles of Wadsworth, and Anthony of Cleveland; and sister, Julia Falatok of Spartanburg, S.C. Funeral service will be held Saturday, 10 a.m. at the Hahn Funeral Home, Fr. Carl Ciprian officiating. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; Rosary service Friday at 7:30 p.m. Memorials are requested to the Akron Blind Center. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467.)

Mary Anna Kulesza
Mary Anna Kulesza, 95, passed away Monday, March 30, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanislaw; son, Joseph; and granddaughter, Lisa. She is survived by son, Henry Kulesza of Akron; 10 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Private memorial Mass will be held at St. Martha Church at the convenience of the family. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of other remembrances, memorials may be made to Neuro Fibromatosis, 3709 Donegal Dr., Cincinnati 45236. (CREMATION SOCIETY OF OHIO, 535-1012.)