Clara M. Daugherty
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Clara M. Daugherty, 92, died April 27, 1998. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Cuyahoga Falls Baptist Church, Rev. Tom Webb officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to service time. Interment Crown Hill Burial Park. Memorials may be made to her church at 1601 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221 in her memory. (Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home

Charles L. Davis
MANCHESTER -- Charles L. Davis, 75, of Manchester, died Wednesday, April 15, 1998, at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. ``Absent from the body . . .Present with the Lord . . . '' II Cor. 5:8 Funeral services TODAY, 11 a.m., at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home in Canal Fulton, Pastor Michael Hernandez officiating. Burial at Manchester Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Haven of Rest Ministries. (Swigart-Easterling, 854-2356.)

David B. ``Buck'' Davis
NORTON -- David B. ``Buck'' Davis, 71, died April 23, 1998, at Akron General Medical Center. He was born in Akron and resided the last 14 years in Norton. He retired from the Continental Insurance Co. as an insurance adjuster, and was currently employed with O'Brien Associates in Cleveland. A 1952 graduate of the University of Akron, he was member of the Akron Claims Association, was an avid golfer, and was a World War II Army veteran. He is survived by wife, Rosemary; sons, Gary (Susan) of Green, Geoffrey (Pattie), and Scott (Johanna), both of Akron, Daniel (Brenda) of Sacramento, Calif., and David (Sally) of Glendale, Calif.; daughters, Susan (Patrick) Stephens of North Royalton, Rebecca (David) Mossor of Uniontown; 19 grandchildren; and brother, Daniel of Ocean City, N. J. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m., at the Hahn Funeral Home, with Fr. Robert Wisniewski officiating. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to St. Augustine Endowment Trust or one's favorite charity. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467.)

Mazie Dean
RITTMAN -- Mazie Dean, 81, died April 25, 1998, at Lincoln Manor in Orrville. She was born in Prichard, W. Va., and lived most of her life in Rittman. She was a retired employee of the former Packaging Corp. of America. She was a member of the First Church of Christ. Surviving are nieces and nephews, Rita Marty, Gary and Doug Dean, Michelle Caggiano, and Christine Wallace, all of Rittman; Kathy Dean of Stow, and Robyn Wallace of Wooster. Services Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Rittman First Church of Christ. Rev. Sean Olson will officiate, with burial at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Seville. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Gillman Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the First Church of Christ or to Hospice of Wayne County. (Gillman, 925-2911.)

Jasmyne Quaylon Dennis
Jasmyne Quaylon Dennis, 7, of Sandusky, died Tuesday morning at her residence, unexpectedly. She is survived by her parents, John B. and Carla (Gregory) Dennis of Sandusky; sister, Domonique Dennis of Sandusky; maternal grandmother, Pearlene Gregory of Barberton; maternal grandfather, Henry Garcia of Copley; paternal grandparents, John and Grace Dennis of Sebring, Ohio; paternal great-grandmother, Alverta Campbell of Sebring, Ohio; maternal great-grandmother, Mildred Garcia of Akron. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandfathers, Henry Garcia and Johnnie Butler; her paternal great-grandmother, Katherine Dennis; and paternal great-grandfather, Kenneth Campbell. The body will lie in state from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. TODAY at the AGAPE Love Ministries Church, 5412 Schenk Rd., Sandusky 44870. The Rev. Clifton T. Jones will officiate. Burial will be at Meadow Green Cemetery in Huron, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jasmyne Dennis Memorial Fund, in care of AGAPE Love Ministries Church. (Andres Toft, Sandusky, 1-419-625-8816.)

Esther O. Denroe
Esther O. Denroe (nee Blum) was the beloved wife of the late Edward F.; loving mother of Valerie J. Maciag (Michael) and Beverly A. Wright; beloved grandmother of Anessa Turek, Anthony and Alan Pecjek, Kimberly A. Michaels, and Arden D. Wright; dearest sister of Evelyn Widden and Oscar Blum (deceased); dear aunt and great-aunt. All services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 1998, at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6041 Ridge Rd., Parma. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Cleveland. Friends will be received at Golubski Funeral Home, 5986 Ridge Rd., Parma, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

James W. Dessecker Jr.
James W. Dessecker Jr., 78, passed away Sunday, April 26, 1998, in Baton Rouge, La. A native of Ohio, he was a graduate of Oberlin College, and received his law degree from Case Western Reserve University, where he was a member of the Order of Coif and Law Review. He served in the U. S. Air Force in World War II. He was previously general counsel for I.M.C. Corp. in Chicago, Ill., and most recently was a resident of Baton Rouge, La. Preceded in death by his wife, Joan Swain Dessecker; and parents, James W. Sr. and Elsie Quick Dessecker, he is survived by sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and John S. Hancock of Baton Rouge, La.; nieces, Elizabeth McVan of Akron, Christine W. Boettger of Wadsworth, Joan S. Prentice of Richmond Heights, Ohio, and Elizabeth Hancock Wetzel of Metairie, La.; nephews, John L. Wagner of Kent, John S. Hancock, III of Garland, Texas, Steven M. Hancock of Richardson, Texas, and Newton J. Prentice of Scottsdale, Ariz. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 1998, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Baton Rouge, Pastor Dorothy Sand officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Louisiana. Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, La. 70815, in charge of arrangements.

Gilbert R. DeWeese
BARBERTON -- Gilbert R. DeWeese, 72, died April 18, 1998. A life resident of Barberton, he retired from PPG Industries with 37 years service. Preceded in death by sister, Goldie Husk, surviving are, brother, Orville (Jennings) DeWeese; sisters, Geneva Lockhart and Garnet DeWeese; aunts, Elvie Duskey, Frankie Mowery, Grace Nichols, and Mabel Bennett. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, 2 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, Pastors Robert L. Webb and Cecil Farmer officiating. Burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, 6 to 9 p.m. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

Sallie A. Dilworth
WADSWORTH -- Sallie A. Dilworth (nee Blake), 62, died Sunday, April 19, 1998, at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital due to complications from a lengthy illness. Mrs. Dilworth was born in Weston, W. Va., and resided in Wadsworth 40 years. She was a member of the Wadsworth First Christian Church, where she was involved with several activities, including the choir. She was also an avid reader and received her Associate Degree in Applied Science from The University of Akron in 1992. A loving grandmother, Mrs. Dilworth is survived by husband, Kenneth; daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Kenneth Conger of Stow; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Susan of Barberton; granddaughter, Kelly Conger; grandson, Paul Dilworth; sister, Merita Jean Schaffter of Orrville; and brother, Harry M. Blake Jr. of Wadsworth. The family will receive friends TODAY, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsowrth. Funeral service will be Wednesday, 11 a.m. at the Wadsworth First Christian Church, Boyer and High Streets, Rev. James L. Singleton officiating. Interment at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to the First Christian Church Memorial Fund, 116 Boyer St., Wadsworth 44281. (Hilliard Cox Mullaney, 334-1501.)

Paul J. Dreier
FLORIDA -- Paul J. Dreier, 87, formerly of Akron, died April 12, 1998, in Brooksville, Fla. A military graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 1998, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Akron. In lieu of flowers, a love offering to the family can be sent to the family address. Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home in Brooksville, Fla. (1-352-769-6699.)

Harry E. Dutt
Harry E. Dutt, 100, died at the Arbors at Fairlawn on April 16, 1998. He was born in Franklin Township, Ohio, lived most of his life in the Akron area, and served in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War I. He was a pioneer in the bus industry, founding his own bus line, the Dutt Transit Co., in 1921. He then went on to work with the Penn-Ohio Busline and Gold Star Transit Co. before completing his career with 15 years service at Greyhound Corp., retiring in 1958 as manager of the Akron Greyhound bus terminal. He was a member of the Akron Optimist Club, where he was past president and served as treasurer for 16 years. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, where he was a former trustee, W. Edwin Palmer Lodge 718 F&AM, Akron Council, Youngstown Commandery, and Tadmor Shrine. Mr. Dutt was preceded in death by wife of 57 years, Marie, and is survived by daughters, Annamae Harrison of Akron and Jane Greenwald of Wadsworth; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Christ United Methodist Church, with Rev. William Worth officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. There are no calling hours. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 380 Mineola Ave., Akron 44320. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.) 2:22 PM 10/31/20062:22 PM 10/31/2006

Richard D. Dyer
Richard D. Dyer, 70, passed away April 16, 1998. Born in Akron, he was an Army Air Corps veteran, and retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Preceded in death by wife, M. Phyllis, in 1995, he is survived by sons, Edward (Maria) Dyer of Raleigh, N. C., David Dyer and Mark C. Dyer, both of Atwater; daughter, Kim Weiss of Suffield; four grandchildren, one great-grnadson; brothers, Kenneth (Francis) Dyer of Akron and William (Carol) Dyer of Cuyahoga Falls. Funeral services Monday, 11 a.m., at the Eckard-Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, 760 E. Market St., Rev. Terry A. Lucarelli officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation at the funeral home Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. (Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel, 535-7141.)

G. Ellouise Laubert Dzurio
MANSFIELD -- G. Ellouise Laubert Dzurio, 82, of 484 Woodcrest Drive, died Monday morning, April 20, 1998, at Woodlawn Nursing Home, following a brief illness. Mrs. Dzurio was born Nov. 6, 1915, in Akron, living in the Mansfield area since 1962. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, William Dzurio of Mansfield; daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Edward Reneau of San Angelo, Texas; grandchildren, Robin Young, and Charles and Robert Reneau; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Briana Young and Chance Reneau; cousins and their spouses, Bruce and Aneta Harris of West Salem, Ohio, Walter Bauman and special friend, Myrle Laborne, of Akron, and Betty and Bob Cunningham of Doylestown. Friends may call at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, TONIGHT from 6 to 9. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Rose Hill Cemetery in Akron, conducted by Rev. Brian Harris.