Alberta N. Neal
BARBERTON--Alberta N, Neal, 91, died April 4, 1998 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. She was born in Murray City, Ohio and resided for 74 years in the Barberton-Norton area. She was a member of the Southwest Church of Christ in Barberton, a charter member of the Freedom Grandmother's Club and past secretary of U.F.C. Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by husband, Ernest C.; she is survived by sons, Lawrence (Jane) and Ronald (Barbara) all of Barberton, daughter Elouise (Alvin) Harris of Norton; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren; brother, Roland Sweazy of Norton; sisters, Esther Fairbee of Barberton, Ermine Sorrell and Jean Hine both of Vero Beach, Fla. Funeral services Tuesday 11 AM at the Hahn Funeral Home. Preaching minister Chris Williams. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Monday 6 to 9 PM. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467)

Linda A. Neumann
Linda A. Neumann, 41, of Bolivar, died Sunday, March 29, 1998, at her home. She was born in Cleveland, was a graduate of Jackson High School, The University of Akron, Kent State University, and was a former school teacher. Preceded in death by her parents, William A. and Martha T. Neumann, and nephew, Ryan Armsey, she is survived by sisters, Christine (Jim) Armsey of Jackson Twp., Susanne (Blaine) Heater of Akron; brother, Timothy Neumann of Nevada; nieces, nephews, and aunts. A memorial Service will be THURSDAY, 6 p.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, Canal Fulton, Rev. Douglas Patton, officiating. Memorials may be made in Linda's name to the Special Olympics or the Humane Society. (Swigart-Easterling, 854-2356.)

Elder Joseph L. Nevels
Elder Joseph L. Nevels, 74, went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 1998, after an extended illness. Born in Bessemer, Ala., he had lived in this community since 1936. He retired from Firestone Rubber Co. in 1979 after 32 years of service. He was a minister of the Gospel since 1955, a member of First Apostolic Faith Church, former Sunday School teacher and superintendent, founder of Akron Canton Unity Meeting, former pastor of Christ Temple Church in Oberlin, Ohio, and Apostolic Church of Christ (Friendship) in Akron, former assistant pastor of First Apostolic Faith Church, an instructor at Berean Bible College, spiritual advisor of Northern Ohio District Brotherhood, a member of Ohio District Council of Pentecostal Churches and Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, and minister of hospital visitation for First Apostolic Faith Church. Preceded in death by son, Kenneth, he is survived by wife, Marie Nevels; sons, Alfred (Jacqueline) Nevels of LaJolla, Calif., District Elder Laurence (Doloris) Nevels of Oberlin, Ohio, Michael Nevels, A. Glenn (Cindy) Nevels, both of Akron, Jonathan Nevels of New Jersey, Keith (Lisa) Nevels of Los Angeles, Calif.; daughter-in law, Carol Nevels of North Hollywood, Calif.; sisters, Lucille Wells of Venice, Calif., Lucy Byrd and brother in-law, Willie Byrd, both of Bessemer, Ala.; 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 1998, at First Apostolic Faith Church, with District Elder Samuel Hampton officiating, District Elder Laurence Nevels eulogizing. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the church Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1271 Pontiac Ave. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Clifford Nevling
Clifford Nevling, 98, died March 31, 1998. A resident of the Barberton and Akron areas for 56 years, he retired from Babcock & Wilcox in 1964 after 14 years service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary. Funeral services Saturday, 10 a.m., at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, Pastor Fred Webb officiating. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park. Visitation Saturday, one hour prior to service. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

Helen L. Noakes
Helen L. Noakes, 85, passed away March 21, 1998. Mrs. Noakes, an area resident most of her life, was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She is survived by her daughter Chyrel Coss; sons, John G. Wood and Lawrence LaBelle; stepdaughter, Cecily Kazias; sister, Dhu Parsons; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 4, 11 a.m., at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 130 Broad Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls, Dr. Donald N. Nichols officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Visiting Nurse Service. (Hecker, 699-2600.)

Lee Norman (Omer)
Lee Norman, 76, passed away April 10, 1998. An area resident for the past 50 years, Mr. Norman had been employed by Atlantic Foundry, and was a member of the Arid Club. He is survived by his daughters, Geneva (Raymond) Congrove of Akron, Florence (James) Harrah of Clinton; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Akron Grant St., 253-8121.)

Krista Suzanne Pantaleano
Krista Suzanne Pantaleano (nee Sautter), 31, of Twinsburg, was the beloved mother of Thomas J. and Kevin M.; loving daughter of Frances H. (nee Vogel) and Donald C.; cherished sister of Kevin D. (Linda), Bradley A., and Stephanie D. Krantz (Joseph); dear granddaughter of Hannah A. Gabel and the late Albert Sautter, and the late Edna Mae and Francis J. Vogel; former wife of James. Friends may call at Ferfolia Funeral Home, 356 W. Aurora Rd. (Ohio Route 82), Sagamore Hills, where funeral services will be held TODAY at 1 p.m. Visitation TODAY, 10 a.m. until time of service. (FERFOLIA, SAGAMORE HILLS, 1-330-467-4500.)

Rudy Papez
Rudy Papez, 80, of Northfield Village, beloved husband of the late Ruth M. (nee Kehoe); loving father of Richard J. (Jaye); cherished grandfather of Adam, Nicole, and Ryan, brother of the late John, Frank, Joe, Eddie, Albina and Rose. Friends may call at the Ferfolia Funeral Home, 356 WEST AURORA ROAD (OHIO RT 82) SAGAMORE HILLS where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM. VISITATION TUESDAY 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM Interment Northfield-Macedonia Cemetery. (FERFOLIA SAGAMORE HILLS, (330) 467-4500) 12:29 PM 10/28/2006

Edna J. Parks
NORTON -- Edna J. Parks, 80, died April 16, 1998, at Windsong Care Center in Fairlawn. She was born in Akron and was a lifelong resident of Norton. She was a member of Grace Brethren Church of Norton. She was a volunteer with Mobile Meals. She is survived by son, Donald Parks of Barberton; grandson, Anthony Parks Sr.; two great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild.; sister, June Papp of Barberton. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Grace Brethren Church of Norton, Pastor Robert P. Combs officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467.)

Beulah Belcher Peebles
ARIZONA -- Beulah Belcher Peebles, 92, passed away Feb. 5, 1998. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 1998, at the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, 2406 Ardwell Ave., Akron.

Frances P. Perkins
Frances P. Perkins passed away April 11, 1998. Born in Jacksonville, Fla., she was a member of St. Matthews. 7:34 AM 10/30/2006Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 9 a.m. at St. Matthews, Fr. McGovern officiating. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. (Marco Sommerville, 836-2725.)

Mary Ann Peters (nee Leffler)
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Mary Ann Peters (nee Leffler), 58, passed away April 1, 1998, in Ocala, Fla. Mrs. Peters was born in Akron, had resided in Marblehead, Ohio, the past six years, wintered in Florida, and was a longtime Cuyahoga Falls resident. She spent her career in banking with the Bank of Akron and Akron Dime Bank, and retired as assistant VP and branch manager for Society National Bank (later Key Corp). She was a January 1957 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Ladies Auxiliary, Cuyahoga Falls B.P.O.E. 1923 Ladies Auxiliary, and the Women of the Moose 1610 in Port Clinton. She is survived by her husband, Robert A.; son and daughter-in-law, Robert A. Jr. and Faith; daughters and sons-in-law, Alice and Jerry Francini, and Loretta and Raymond C. Traster, all of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Sara and Jennifer Peters, and Carol and Vincent Francini; brother and sister-in-law, George and Pat Leffler of Clinton; sisters, Lorraine Beck of Cuyahoga Falls and Irene Beck of Hacienda Heights, Calif.; many nieces and nephews too numerous to mention. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Eugene's, 1821 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery. (Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home

Carolyn A. Petrarca (nee Deuri)
Carolyn A. Petrarca (nee Deuri), 51, passed away April 11, 1998. Born in Akron, she was a lifetime resident of the area. She attended St. Martha's Catholic Church, North High class of 1964. She is survived by her father, Nick Deuri of Akron; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Lee Plakas of North Canton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Carolyn Deuri of Akron, Ron and Julie Deuri of Norton; and many loving nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, 10 a.m., at St. Martha's Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 936 N. Main St. Memorial contributions may be made to M.A.D.D., 1904 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls 44223. (Hennessy-Bagnoli, AKRON, 376-4251.)

Charles I. Poulsen
Charles I. Poulsen, 94, died March 29, 1998, after along illness. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. J. Philip Smith officiating. Inurnment in Buchanan, Mich. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriner's Burn Institute, 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati 45229; or a charity of your choice. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)