Lawrence Frederick Sams
Lawrence Frederick Sams, 83, of Louisville, Ky., died Tuesday, April 7, 1998, at Westminster Terrace in Louisville, Ky. He was born Sept. 21, 1914, in Cleveland, son of James D. Sams and Bertha V. (Jordan) Sams, both deceased. He retired as an engineer for B. F. Goodrich in Akron. He was a 70-year Boy Scout leader; he was on the Akron Boy Scout Council for 65 years and was on the Lincoln Heritage Council in Louisville, Ky. Survivors include his wife, Margaret (Moore) Sams of Louisville, Ky.; daughter, Shirley Carnes of Newark, Ohio; stepson, DeWayne Anderson of Newark, Ohio; stepdaughters, Janet Riggio of Toledo, Ohio, and Carmen Ellington of Louisville, Ky.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday, April 9, 1998, at 7 p.m., at the Criss-Kirkpatrick Funeral Chapel, 179 Granville St., Newark, Ohio; also, graveside services Friday, April 10, 1998, at 1 p.m., at Rose Hill Cemetery in Akron, where interment will take place. Calling hours Thursday, April 9, 1998, from 2 to 9 p.m. (Arrangements handled by Criss-Kirkpatrick Funeral Chapel, Granville, 1-740-345-9714.)

Karljon Savage
Karljon Savage died Sunday, April 5, 1998, due to complications from a brain tumor. A lifelong resident of Akron, he was born Aug. 2, 1944. Karl loved taking pictures of his family and friends, and had worked as a freelance photographer. He was preceded in death by his father, Ben Savage Sr.; and grandmother, Mary Radjes, and will be dearly missed by his mother, Mary; brother, Ben Savage Jr.; sister and brother-in-law, Sandy and Jim Conti; nephews, Benny III and Bobby; nieces, Kristen, Kerry, Katie, and Alicia (each was his favorite); constant companion, Abby; and many dear friends. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 15, at 7 p.m., at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, Rev. Mr. Robin Adair officiating. Cremation has taken place. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.)

Mary E. Sbory
BARBERTON -- Mary E. Sbory, age 89, passed away April 10, 1998. She was born Nov. 15, 1908 in Barberton, and was a member of St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Preceded in death by husband, Jack Sbory in 1992. Survived by sons, Joseph N. (Mary) Sbory of Florida, John M. (Norma) Sbory of Barberton; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-granddaughter; brother, George (Ellen) Plehn of Kenmore; numerous nieces and nephews. Prayers will be conducted at Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave. Barberton at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 1998. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 193 15th Street, N.W., Barberton. Fr. Edward F. Lajack officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Calling hours, Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with Rosary services conducted at 7:30 p.m. (Cox, Barberton, 745-3311.)

Mary E. (DeSario) Schlaker
Mary E. (Desario) Schlaker, 90, passed away April 1, 1998. She was born in Cleveland and was a lifelong resident of Akron. She was a member of St. Martha's Catholic Church and the Retirees & Widows of Akron Police Department Chapter 25, District 1. Preceded in death by husband, James E. Sr., she is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Lorene C. and Paul Capriulo of Akron; son and daughter-in-law, James E. Jr. and Ruth Schlaker of South Carolina; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille Piazza of Connecticut; brother, Roxie DeSario of Akron; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. She left a legacy of unabiding love for all her friends and family. We grieve our loss, but rejoice that she has been lifted into eternal life and joy with God, Our Lord Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the many loved ones who are now embracing this wonderful woman. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Martha's Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 936 N. Main St., Akron. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Martha's Building Fund. (Hennessy-Bagnoli, AKRON, 376-4251.)

Anna Schultheis
BARBERTON--Anna Schultheis, 83, died April 3, 1998 at her residence. She was born in Barberton where she was a life resident. She was employed with the Seiberling Latex Company and Gray Drug Store with 24 years service as a clerk in the pharmacy department, retiring 21 years ago. She was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, the Rosary Society, and The Greater Beneficial Union #361. She was preceded in death by husband, Frank C., she is survived by daughter, Mary Georgalis of Barberton; sister, Julia Rose of Barberton; nephew, Mike (Nancy) Firtha of Mogadore; niece, Amelia Scavone of Glendale, Calif.; great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, 10:30 AM at the Hahn Funeral Home with 11 AM Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Father Bernard Danber officiating. Interment Lakewood cemetery. Visitation TODAY 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Parastas services TONIGHT at 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467)

Alice Schweizer
Alice Schweizer, 90, of Akron, died March 26, 1998. A memorial service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church, 647 E. Market St., 44304, where she was a member and deaconess, Rev. Mark T. Ruppert officiating. Inurnment to follow at East Akron Cemetery Mausoleum. For those who wish, donations should be made to the church. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Akron Grant Street, 253-8121.)

Michael Sciortino
Michael Sciortino, 74, died April 4. He was the dear father of Robin (Joseph) Petrucelli and Michelle (Randy) Sabatino; grandfather of Laura; great-grandfather of Brandi; brother of August (Audrey), Mary Simpson and Albert (deceased). He was a Merchant Marine veteran. The family suggests contributions to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland 44119. All services to be held in Chicago. Arrangements by the Faulhaber Funeral Home (1-440-526-7315).

Doyle J. Frederick Scott
MUNROE FALLS -- Doyle J. Frederick Scott, 60, born Dec. 7, 1937, in Cullman, Ala., passed away after a long battle with bone cancer. He was a very compassionate and caring person, always striving for honesty and fairness. A 1955 graduate of Central Hower High School, he attended Akron University. He was self-employed with the Fred Scott Insurance Agency for 33 years and was racing director and instructor for the Akron Quarter Midget Racing Club. Mr. Scott was also a member and flight instructor for Corsair Model Airplane Club and was involved throughout the years with Little League. Preceded in death by mother, Nelly Winfred Scott, he is survived by his wife of 41 years, Monya; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy S. and Robert O. Myers of Stow; son, F. Shawn Scott of Deland, Fla.; grandchildren, Jordon and Alyssa Myers, and Brooke and Paige Scott; father, Joseph E. of Cullman, Ala.; brothers, Randall W. of Cullman, Ala., and Clark S. of Akron; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Donald R. Crum of Holly Pond, Ala.; uncle, Lelton B. Scott of Cullman, Ala.; brothers-in-law, Elmer W. Smith of Munroe Falls and John W. Baldwin of Tallmadge; aunt and uncle, Betty and Buford Johnson of Cullman, Ala.; aunt and uncle, Kenneth and Gordie Wickersham of Hanoverton, Ohio; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many caring and supporting friends; also his adopted son, John Marshall of Stow. Service will be conducted at the Redmon Funeral Home on Wednesday at 8 p.m., where friends may call Wednesday from 6 p.m. until service time. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. (Redmon, Stow, 688-6631.)

Rosemary Seibel
Rosemary Seibel, 70, of Akron, passed away April 17, 1998. Calling hours MONDAY, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 811 Grant St., Akron, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the American Diabetes Association. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Akron Grant Street, 253-8121.)

Kenneth James Selders
Kenneth James Selders, 51 of Mogadore passed away Tuesday, April 8, 1998 at Akron City Hospital. Mr. Selders was born Feb. 13, 1947 in Akron. He was employed by Lockheed-Martin with 30 years of service and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Karen; daughter and son-in-law, Marla and Scott Flannagan; sons, Kenneth, Gary, Scott and Daniel Selders and Cathy Strater; sisters and brother-in-law, Bonnie Selders, Lawanna and Eugene Kosa; grandchildren, Ashley, Tamara and Timothy Selders, Victoria and Brent Flannagan. Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. CANTON RD., at Gilchrist Rd., where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens in Canton, Ohio. (Farley, 784-3334.)

Harold L. Selman
Harold L. Selman, 74, passed away Monday, April 1, 1998. Mr. Selman retired from Mohawk Rubber. He was in the U. S. Navy during World War II and awarded the Bronze Star in 1944, on the SS Frederick C. Howe, and was a member of Canal Fulton V.F.W. Post 9795. He is survived by his wife, Anna; sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Linda Selman of Georgetown, Texas, Jeffrey and Vicky Selman of Canal Fulton; grandchildren, Nathan and Samantha Selman; sisters, Esther of St. Petersburg, Fla., Imogene of Grayson, La., Eileen of Georgia, Cecile of Concord, Ohio, and Margaret of Indiana. Funeral service at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at ADAMS-MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 791 E. Market St., Akron, where friends may call Thursday, 12 noon until time of service. Officiating the service will be Rev. Charles Tobias and Rev. Ronnie Kendrick. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, where graveside military rites will be conducted by Barberton V.F.W. Post 1066 and V.F.W. Appleman Post 3294. (ADAMS-MASON, 535-9186.)

Mary R. Semer
Mary R. Semer, 77, of Akron died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 4, 1998. She spend her life in service, raising nine children and working as a social worker for the Diocese of Cleveland. She was for many years the Director of Admissions for St. Edwards' Home in Fairlawn. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Richard Sr., she is survived by children, Charles R. IV, George Craig, John Christof, Mark Joseph, Susan Buss, Mary C. Semer, Stephen, Anne Murphy, and Judith Gillick; sisters, Elizabeth Shumway of San Francisco, Calif., and Martha Bailey of Shreveport, La.; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Dunn-Quigley Ciriello & Carr Fairlawn Chapel (39 S. Miller Rd.). Fr. William Karg will officiate at a Memorial Service on Holy Thursday, April 9, at 11 a.m. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Village at St. Edward's. (Dunn-Quigley Ciriello & Carr, Fairlawn, 867-7306.)

Mary Semonin
Mary O. ``Molly'' (Krill) Semonin, 87 years, of Akron, died March 30, 1998, at Akron General Medical Center after a long illness. Molly was a longtime member of St. Bernard Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. She was a graduate of Akron City Hospital School of Nursing in 1932. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd and granddaughter, Melissa, she is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Paul R. and Joyce of Wasilla, Alaska, Rev. Fr. James R. of Parma, William E. of Ft. Atkinson, Wis., Joseph E. and Nancy of Akron, Mark A. and Lyn of Atwater, and John S. and Margo of Canton; brother, Dr. Carl Krill; sisters and brother-in-law, Mercedes and Richard Kemper, and Margaret Zurek, all of Akron; grandchildren, Matthew, Stephanie and Michael. Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hummel Funeral Home, 500 E. Exchange St., Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Bernard's Church Memorial Trust Fund or Edwin Shaw Hospital. (Hummel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 253-6126.)

Isaac Austin Serva
Isaac Austin Serva, stillborn infant of John Michael and Jessica Lynn (Myrla) Serva, was born Saturday at the Alliance Community Hospital. In addition to his parents, Isaac is survived by grandparents, John and Brenda Serva of Brimfield, Teresa Myrla of Randolph, and Jesse Myrla of Pennsylvania; great-grandparents, Marilyn Serva of South Carolina, Paul and Beverly Dick of Florida, Bill and Margaret Sexton of Pennsylvania, John and Marilyn Myrla of Pennsylvania. There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Restland Cemetery in Brimfield, with Pastor Steve Thornton officiating. Donations may be made to the family and mailed to Teresa Myrla, 4421 Fairgrounds Road, Atwater, Ohio 44201. Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel is serving the family. (Wood-Kortright, Ravenna, 296-6436.)

Joyce A. Severance
Joyce A. Severance (Hill), 58, of Ellet, passed away March 28, 1998, at Hospice Care Center, after an eight-month battle with cancer. She was retired from Ohio Edison after 28 years service. Preceded in death by her father, Telford (Grandpa) Hill, she will be sadly missed by mother, Evelyn Hill; brothers, Gary (Luba), Terry, and Jay Hill; daughter, Kendall Headley; granddaughters, Cassie and Angela; daughter, Terrilyn (Chuck); grandchildren, Devon, Dylan, Danielle, Dominique, and Dustin Micochero; and special friends Lesleigh and Ray Klein and family; as well as nieces, nephews and many other family members. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 1998, at ADAMS-MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 791 E. Market St., where friends may call from 6 p.m. until time of service. Rev. Ronnie Kendrick will conduct services. Condolences may be sent c/o Adams-Mason Memorial Chapel. (ADAMS-MASON, 535-9186.)

Patricia L. Sexauer
Patricia L. Sexauer, 70, of Sharon Township, died Monday, April 13, 1998, after a long illness. A music teacher, Mrs. Sexauer had taught at Sharon Elementary for 25 years before retiring in 1988. Preceded in death by her husband, William W.; and son, Thomas J., she is survived by daughters, Sue S. McDonald of Melbourne, Fla., Sally K. Sexauer and Lori B. Sexauer, both of Sharon Township; grandchildren, Billy, Katherine, and Emily McDonald, and Christina Sexauer. Rev. Mac Kelly of Sharon United Methodist Church will officiate at a memorial service Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Fairlawn Chapel (39 S. Miller Rd.), where friends may call one hour prior to service time. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Fairlawn, 867-7306.)

Louis Dean Shaffer
FLORIDA -- Louis Dean Shaffer, 77, passed away March 21, 1998, in Ft. Myers, Fla. A memorial service was held March 23.

William H. Shears
William H. Shears, 54, died April 7, 1998. He was a life resident of the Barberton area, retired from Babcock & Wilcox, was a member of Eagles Lodge 555, and attended New Hope Chapel. He was preceded in death by father, Benjamin. Surviving are wife, Thelma; daughter, Sherry E. (Richard) Crow; son, Scott C. (Holly); stepson, David Joplin; grandchildren, Jessica L. Franko, Dallas W. R. Crow; mother, Freda Shears. Funeral services Saturday, 10 a.m., at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, Dr. Ken Morrison officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. (Campfield-Hickman- Collier, 745-3161.)

Lillian Sheridan
Lillian Sheridan, 90, passed away Sunday, April 5, 1998. ``Home at Last.'' Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at ADAMS-MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 791 E. Market St., where friends may call Thursday from 12 noon until service time. Conducting services will be Rev. Jim Ellis, Rev. Judy Carter, and Rev. Keith Emhoff. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery. (ADAMS-MASON, 535-9186.)

Roy J. Shields
Roy J. Shields, 81, of Dunkirk, Md., died March 25 at Washington Hospital Center of a heart attack. Roy Shields was born in Lone Oak, Ky. The Shields family moved to Akron in 1926, where Roy was raised. He graduated from East High School in 1935 and worked at the Goodyear Rubber Co. In 1938, Roy moved to Annapolis, Md., where his twin brother, Ray, was working as a lifeguard at the Annapolis Roads Country Club. The brothers worked their way up to become co-managers of Annapolis Roads. Their plans to buy the club were interrupted by World War II. Roy Shields served in the Pacific as a supply sergeant with the 5th Air Force 2nd Air Service Squadron. After the war, the Shields brothers returned to Annapolis Roads to find the club in disrepair; within a short time they had Annapolis Roads in operation again. The Shields brothers operated Annapolis Roads Club from 1947 to 1962 and Glenn Dale Golf Club from 1958 to 1981. In 1969, Roy and Ray opened Twin Shields Golf Club on an old tobacco farm in Dunkirk, Md. Twin Shields was billed as a club for the average golfer. Mr. Shields was a member of the American Legion, the Elks, and the Maryland Republican Committee. He was also active in the 2nd Air Service Squadron, attending and contributing to trips and reunions. The widower of Lavina Wilson Shields, Roy is survived by daughters, Diane S. Smith of Davidsonville, Md., and Karen S. Keen of Dunkirk, Md.; son, Roy J. ``Jim'' Shields Jr. of New Orleans, La.; and three grandchildren. He was the brother of Margueritte Roarty of Deerfield Beach, Fla., and Laneva Lessley of Akron.

Dr. R. Bruce Shriber
Dr. R. Bruce Shriber, retired dentist, 75, of Lithonia, Ga., died April 2, 1998, in Columbus, Ga., of pneumonia. Born in Akron, he graduated from Ohio State. He enjoyed bridge and was an avid golfer. Preceded in death by parents, Dr. Ralph E. (Doreen) Shriber; and daughter, Cindy, he is survived by wife, Louise; son, Burton (Lynne) Shriber; sisters, Betty Bramlett of Doylestown and Winnie (Milo) Wilson of Simeonton, Texas; brother, Ralph E. (Marilyn) Shriber Jr.; cousin, Dr. William (Rena) Shriber; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. A memorial service will be held later in Georgia. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Richard C. Simon
Richard C. Simon, 48, died peacefully Thursday, April 2, 1998, after a six-month courageous battle with cancer, at the Hospice at Riverside and Grant in Columbus. Formerly of Akron, Rick was a systems product engineer at Ingersoll-Dresser Pump Company in Memphis, Tenn. He is survived by children, Stacey and Emily Shepard, and Amanda and Christopher Simon; and by siblings, Jim (Nancy) Simon, Kimberly (Mark) Belzer, Sheree (Dale) Taylor, and Michael Simon; as well as good friend, Craig Schreiner; many loving nieces and a nephew, and many other relatives and friends. A memorial service is being planned at First Grace United Church of Christ, 350 S. Portage Path, on Tuesday, April 7, 1998, at 10 a.m. The Rev. Jeff Rider will preside at the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice at Riverside and Grant, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus 43214.

Robert G. Skidmore
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Robert G. Skidmore, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on March 27, 1998. A memorial service will be held SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 1998, at 3:30 p.m., at the First Christian Church, 2253 Third St., Cuyahoga Falls, with Dr. Donald G. Baird officiating. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Copley 44321. (McGowan-Reid & Santos, 928-1313.)

James E. Smith Sr.
James E. Smith Sr., 66 years, of Akron, died April 5, 1998. A life resident of the area and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp, he retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 36 years service and was currently a security guard at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. He is a member of Eagles Club #555. Preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline and son, James Jr., he is survived by sons, Robert (Donna) of Orlando, Fla., Timothy (Nancy) of Tallmadge, Gary (Cindy) of Akron; daughters, Kimberly (Steve) Fabry of Cuyahoga Falls, Michelle (John) Carper of Springfield; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, David of Columbus; niece Debbie (Dawn) Friedrichsen of Doylestown, and special friend, Cathy Hess of Akron. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Schlup-Pucak Funeral Home in Chapel, (Kenmore Blvd. and 8th St.) where funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial at East Akron Cemetery. (Schlup-Pucak, 745-3131.)

Jennie L. (Burgner) Smith
BARBERTON -- Jennie L. (Burgner) Smith, 84, died March 31, 1998. A life resident of Barberton, she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and children. She was preceded in death by brothers, Glen and Harry Burgner; and sisters, Thelma Francis, Juanita Smith, and Lillian Centa. Surviving are husband of 58 years, Warren D.; nieces, Karen Haught, DeeAnn Fry; nephews, Ronald L. Smith, David L. Burgner, Norman D. Burgner; sisters-in-law, Letha Burgner, Hazel Morgan, and Pauline Huntsberry; and many loving neighbors. Funeral services Friday, 10 a.m., at Greenlawn Ivy Chapel, Rev. Scott Wilson officiating. Visitation Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNS. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

Jean Snyder
Jean Snyder, 41, of Akron, passed away Friday, April 10, 1998 after a short illness. She was born June 10, 1956 in Akron. She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Charity and Doug Norman; sister, Joan Carrigan; and grandsons, Dylan and Devin Norman. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. (at Gilchrist Rd.) where services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor W. David Rosenberger officiating. Interment Hillside Cemetery. (FARLEY, 784-3334.)

Harold ``Jack'' Sowers
Harold ``Jack'' Sowers, 69, died Sunday, April 12, 1998. Born April 13, 1928, Jack was a lifetime resident of Akron. He worked in the service department at McIntyre Chevrolet and later retired as mechanic at Toth Buick. An auto racing enthusiast, in 1997 he was named a Life Member of the Ohio Modified Drivers Association. He had been a member of the Mission Church of Christ. Preceded in death by his first wife, Betty; and brother, James, he is survived by wife, Ruby; children, Laura Kroah, Jackie Riffle, and Linda Oxley, all of Akron, Carol Cole of Nevada, and Virginia Mook and Kenneth Oxley, both of Louisiana; sisters, Betty Nieman of West Virginia and Winifred Miljak of Akron; brother, Thomas of Medina; nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Dunn-Quigley Ciriello & Carr Fairlawn Chapel (39 S. Miller Rd.), where Pastor James Harding will officiate at services at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Coronary Unit at Akron General Medical Center. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Fairlawn, 867-7306.)

Percy A. Spruill
Percy A. Spruill, 60, passed away April 11, 1998, at Akron General Medical Center, after a short illness. Born in Hines County, Miss., he had lived in this community for 20 years. He was employed as a truck driver for 10 years, retiring in 1985. He also was employed by Amco Parking System Morley Health Center. He is survived by his wife, Valerie; daughters, Vardrey Spruill of Taylor, S. C., and Valje (Elton) McDaniel of Akron; mother, Helen Carter; sister, Marland Sabree, both of Akron; grandchildren, Antavious Dendy of Taylor, S. C., and Adrianna Evans of Akron; stepsons, Lamont Evans of Dayton and Christopher Smith of Doylestown; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, Rev. Dr. Curtis T. Walker officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 1 to 2 p.m. Condolences may be sent to 17 Greenwood Dr., Doylestown 44230. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Lee Stalnaker
Lee Stalnaker, 68, passed away April 1, 1998. Mr. Stalnaker was born in Glenville, W. Va., on Dec. 23, 1929. He was a partner of D&L Construction and was a member of Manchester Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Ruth Stalnaker; and brother, Glen; and is survived by his wife of 45 years, Eulalia; daughter, Evon (Bud) Reaume of Riverside, Calif.; son, Scott (Vickie) Stalnaker; sisters, Juanita (Robert) Bartschy and Eileen (Dale) Gaston; brother, William (Shirley) Stalnaker; sister-in-law, Pearl Stalnaker; seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., where service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., Pastor Allen Jolly officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. (Bacher, 644-0024.)

Kevin R. Starcher
WADSWORTH -- Kevin R. Starcher, 14, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with leukemia. Kevin was born in Akron and was a lifelong resident of Wadsworth. He loved sports and fishing. Kevin is survived by parents, Kim and Jodi (nee LoParo); brothers, Adam of Great Lakes, Ill., Matthew of the residence; sister, Kimberly of the residence; grandmothers, Lorene ``Larry'' LoParo and Joan Starcher, both of Wadsworth; great-grandmother, Wanda Clark Miklos of Wadsworth. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Dominic LoParo and Arthur Starcher; and Aunt Tammy Starcher. The family will receive friends Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, where services will be held Tuesday, 1 p.m., Rev. Martha J. Everhard officiating. Interment at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to Camp Chomps, Children's Medical Center of Akron, One Perkins Square, Akron 44308. (Hilliard Cox Mullaney, 334-1501.)

Rosemary A. Staubs (Cardarelli)
Rosemary A. Staubs, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away April 23, 1998. Rosemary was a lifelong resident of Akron. Rosemary is survived by her husband of 47 years, Omer; sister, Louise Teodosio; daughter, Beverly of Bradenton, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Sara of Akron; son, James of Dallas, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Frank Leban of Columbia, Md.; seven grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends TODAY, April 26, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Hummel Funeral Home, 500 E. Exchange St. Rosemary was an officer of the Sons of Italy Lodge 685. A Call to Order will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 10 a.m., at St. Sebastian Church, Fr. Neil Walters officiating. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice of VNS, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. (Hummel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 253-6126).

Delbert Cecil Stevens
Delbert Cecil Stevens, 74, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 25, 1998, after an extended illness. He was born June 5, 1923, the son of the late Solomon and Frances Betts Stevens. His wife, Iwana Black Stevens, whom he married on Sept. 1, 1947, survives. Also surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Stanley Wick, Shelley and Richard Palmer, and Sharlene and David Miller; granddaughters, Sherry Chancey and Kristin Palmer; great-grandson, Steven Chancey; stepgrandchildren, Dawn Lake and Kurt Wick; and four stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sister, Mrs. Olive Crawford. Mr. Stevens was a veteran of World War II, landing on Utah Beach with the 3207 Quartermaster Corps on D-Day, June 6, 1944. He lived in Cleveland for the last 51 years, where he worked for the Cleveland Frog and Crossing Co. before retiring. He was a member of the Broadway United Methodist Church in Cleveland. Funeral services were held March 29, 1998, in Grantsville, W. Va.

Julia ``Judy'' Ann Stith
Julia ``Judy'' Ann Stith, 33, of Brownsville, Texas, but formerly of Akron, died on April 4, 1998, in Santa Fe, N. M. Born in Ft. Dix, N. J., on June 14, 1964, she was raised in Akron before moving to Brownsville in 1972. She was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Brownsville, and the Brownsville Elks Lodge No. 1032. She is survived by husband, John Neumann; parents, Donald Richard Stith and Mary Helen Weaver-Stith; and brothers, Donald Michael Stith and William Joseph Stith, all of Brownsville; sisters, Clare Marie Hulama of Ft. Worth, Texas, Margaret Ann Garcia of Brownsville, Virginia Marie Stith of Austin, and Patricia Joe Stith of Brownsville; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Brownsville, Texas. Burial at Roselawn Memorial Garden. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. on Monday at Trevino Funeral Home, 1355 Old Port Isabel Rd., Brownsville, Texas, with Rosary following at 7:30 p.m. (Trevino Funeral Home, (956)542-2583.)

Everett Olof Streid
Everett Olof Streid, 82, died April 10, 1998. Born in Jamestown, N.Y., he had been a resident of Akron since 1919, and had retired as the owner of Nesmith Lake Glass Shop. Preceded in death by his sister, Ranghild L. Mercer; he is survived by his wife of 54 years, Velma I.; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Judy of Florida; three grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; niece, Gail Mercer; niece and nephew, Barbara and John Hopkins; nephews, Ralph and Robert Shelton; great-nieces, Sue (Larry) Rutledge, and Sherrie Matz; great-great-niece, Melissa Matz. Services will be held 11:00 A.M. TUESDAY at the Billow LAKES Chapel, 472 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd., (Rte. 619) with Rev. Linda Kay Hall officiating. Entombment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home 4 to 8 P.M. MONDAY. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Summit County Society of the Blind, 325 E. Market St., Akron, 44304. (Billow LAKES Chapel, 867-4141.)

Shurley E. Stump
Shurley E. Stump, 78, of Wilsie, Braxton County, W. Va., died April 4, 1998, at home. He owned and operated Superior Welding Co. in Barberton for 18 years, retiring as a welder from Babcock & Wilcox Co. in Barberton in 1976, after 30 years. He served in the Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Marilyn Jennings Stump; daughter, Barbara Ann Naumoff of Orrville; sisters, Della Estep of Akron and Betty Kemp of Wheeling, W. Va.; brothers, Foster of Akron and Cecil of Walkersville, W. Va.; and six grandchildren. Funeral at 10 a.m. TODAY, with graveside services at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Gassaway, W. Va. Memorial contributions, if any, to American Cancer Society.

Robert D. Sturm
Robert D. Sturm, 71, passed away March 31, 1998 at his residence. He was born January 2, 1927 the son of Luther and Chloie Sturm in Belington, W. Va. Mr. Sturm was a member of Akron Baptist Temple and was employed for 21 years with Gougler Ind. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Wilma; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and George Gaugler, Karen and Bob Ingersoll, Janet and Rick Grissom; sons and daughter-in-law, Bob Sturm Jr., David and Traci Sturm; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Ken Curtis; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Betty Sturm; grandchildren, Amy and Rebecca Gaugler, Ann and Jim Ingersoll, Rick, Jay and Russ Grissom, Julie and Steve Sturm, and Kayla, Zack and Shane Sturm; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Richard and Denzil Sturm. Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 313 N. Canton Rd. (at Gilchrist Rd.) where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Darris Malone officiating. Interment Hillside Cemetery. If desired contributions may be directed to the Akron Baptist Temple Building Fund. (FARLEY, 784-3334.)

Ryan T. Suhay
Ryan T. Suhay, beloved son of Gary and Cheryl Suhay; brother of Regan and Paige; and grandson of Paul and Colette Suhay, and Bert Chlebisch, died Monday morning, April 13, 1998. He was a senior at Revere High School and was to attend Virginia Tech University in the fall to pursue an aeronautical engineering degree. Ryan will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. He brought much joy to his family. His smile and attitude brightened our lives. We are so thankful for having Ryan for 18 years. We will miss him, but know Ryan will always be with us. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Victor Catholic Church, 3435 Everett Rd., Richfield. Interment at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Wednesday, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Make-a-Wish Foundation, 24100 Chagrin Blvd. 125, Cleveland 44122. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)