George D. Malson
MUNROE FALLS -- George D. Malson, 86, died April 26, 1998. Funeral arrangements later. (Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.) (A Golden Rule Funeral Home)

Barbara Jean Manley
Barbara Jean Manley passed away April 15, 1998, at Akron City Hospital, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. TODAY at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, with Brother John Richards speaking. Friends may call at the chapel from 3 to 4 p.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 802 Chalker St. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Orla Marks (Todd-Macabe)
STOW -- Orla Marks, 90, has left this life to join family and friends on the other side. She was born Aug. 10, 1907, in Burritts Rapids, Ontario, Canada, and left us on April 17, 1998. She was predeceased by her husbands, Charles Macabe and Frank Marks; sons, Kenneth and William Macabe; twin brother, James Todd; sister, Betty Grant; and grandson, James Macabe. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Phylis (Joe) Berthelot of Stow; Olive (Mike) Morrell of Garden Grove, Calif.; daughters, Margaret Lisuk of Detroit, Mich., Frances Harrington of Charleston, S. C.; Carol Marks of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren, Michael (Monica) Berthelot of Warren, N. J., Patricia Berthelot of Stow, Sandi (Dave) Peterson of Zimmerman, Minn., Vicki Rocco of Los Angeles, Calif., Patrick Morrell of Garden Grove, Calif., Susie (Dave) Barbret of Seattle, Wash., Colleen Lisuk of Detroit, Mich., Steven Neese of Dallas, Texas, Brian Neese of Akron, Todd Marks of Phoenix, Ariz., William Macabe Jr. of Lake Elsinore, Calif., plus several others in California and Nevada. She worked for Awrey Bakeries in Detroit, Mich., retiring in 1972 and moving to the Akron area. She was an ordained spiritualist minister and had her own church in Kent for several years. She enjoyed this work very much. One of her greatest pleasures was driving all over the United States and she made several cross-country trips by herself after the age of 70. Cremation has taken place. Interment at Grandlawn Cemetery in Detroit, Mich. A memorial service at Redmon Funeral Home will be held at a later date, with Rev. Tim Brainard officiating. Memorials may be made to Maison Aine, 2910 L'Ermitage Place, Stow 44224. (Redmon, Stow, 688-6631.)

Candace K. Marrone
Candace K. Marrone, 43, died Wednesday, April 15, 1998. Preceded in death by mother, Lillian, she is survived by her father, Ernest Schmeltzer and his dear friend, Jan Mottice; daughters, Melissa (Gregory) Schreiner of Sharon Center, Jennifer (Paul) Carroll of Ft. Worth, Texas; sisters, Sunny (Jon) Marrone of Sharon Center and Lynne (Gary) Black of Wadsworth; and many nieces and nephews. No visitation. Private funeral service. (CIRIELLO FUNERAL HOME--ROSE HILL CHAPEL, 666-3089.)

Robert M. Marshall
Robert M. Marshall, 80, was born in Newborn, Ga., on August 26, 1917, to Rose and Harvey Gilbert. He passed away at Rockynol Nursing Home April 18, 1998, after a long illness. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in War World II, and was an all-around family man and wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He worked as a set-up operator and Steward for Grievance for Nelmore Manufacturing Company, and also worked for Syncor Pharmaceutical Company. He was a member of Nelmore Credit Union and Parkwood C.M.E. Church in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by his devoted wife, Katherine; daughters, India Key, both of Cleveland, and Sandra Stubbs of Akron; mother-in-law, Delia Hanson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Katherine Hanson of Cleveland; grandchildren, London Margerum, Vashon Davis, Michele (Brian) Cooke of Akron, Lisa (Cedric) Anderson of Virginia, Malaika Stubbs of North Carolina, Nouvelle Stubbs of Akron, and Linda Jackson of Akron; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Paul A.M.E. Church, Rev. Andrew Newberry officiating. Interment at Highland View Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1274 Country Club Dr. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Gerald D. Martin
Gerald D. Martin, 68, passed away April 26, 1998. Born in Akron, he was a U. S. Navy veteran, and had worked at various funeral homes in the Akron area for over 38 years. Mr. Martin was a member of Akron Eagles 555 and American Legion Post 449. Preceded in death by his wife, Pat; and son, Doug, he is survived by cousins and many friends. Funeral services Wednesday, 5 p.m., at the Eckard-Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, 760 E. Market St., Rev. Howard D. Powell officiating. Private interment. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 3 p.m. until service time. (Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel, 535-7141.)

James Martin
James Martin, 95, died April 16, 1998, at Akron City Hospital, after a long illness. He was a resident of Ohio for more than 70 years, and retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 42 years of service. He was preceded in death by daughter, Robia Key, and leaves, to mourn his passing, daughters, Gloria (Odell) Rigby, Pola (Beauford) Jeffries, Connie (Roland) Walker, Sigar Martin, Elizabeth Lander, and Rosetta (James) Toles. Services will be held Monday, April 20, 1998, at 1 p.m., at Arlington Church of God, the Rev. Dr. Ronald Fowler officiating. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to service. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Mary Lou (Ambrose) Martz
Mary Lou (Ambrose) Martz, 40, of Akron, passed away April 20. Mrs. Martz was born in Barberton and lived in the area all of her life. She was a member of the Wintergreen Ledges Church of God, and had worked as a barmaid at Bank Lounge. Preceded in death by her father, Richard Ambrose; and brothers, Bruce and Richard Ambrose, she is survived by children, Nicole and Joseph; mother, Ethel Ambrose; brothers, David Ambrose of Barberton, Roger W. Ambrose of Clinton, and George Ambrose of Florida. Funeral services at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd., Friday at 1 p.m., with Pastor Jim Roma officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 TONIGHT. Donations may be made at any First Merit Bank c/o Tamar K. Ambrose for Mary Lou Martz Charitable Account. (Prentice, 753-7721.)

John J. Maslak
RITTMAN -- John J. Maslak, 74, died April 22, 1998 at Akron General Medical Center. He was a retired employee of the Packaging Corporation of America. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion. He was also a member of St. Anne Catholic Church and RAWIGA Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; his mother, Mary Maslak of Rittman; son, John D. Maslak of Oberlin; daughter, Nancy (Pete) Lovrak of Rittman; two grandsons; brother, Carl (Cecilia) Maslak of Rittman. Services Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Gillman Funeral Home, Rittman, where friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. TONIGHT and one hour before services. Rev. Phil P. Pritt officiating. Interment at St. Anne Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. (Gillman, 925-2911.)

Walter Matthes
Walter Matthes, 67, died April 15, 1998. Service will be held at 11 a.m. MONDAY at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 2121 Sixth St., Cuyahoga Falls, with Pastor David L. Scharf officiating. Interment at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Billow FALLS Chapel, corner of 23rd and Falls Avenue, SUNDAY, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and one hour before service time at the church. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, Akron Tri-County Chapter, 157 W. Cedar St. Suite 206, Akron 44307. (Billow FALLS Chapel, 867-4141.)

Emma Caroline McAdams
Emma Caroline McAdams, 107, died Friday at Altercare of Alliance. She was born February 6, 1891, in Robinson, Pa., the daughter of John and Caroline (Cable) Foust, and had lived in Pennsylvania before moving to Akron in 1981. Mrs. McAdams lived in Akron from 1981 until 1994. Survivors include a son, Richard Zack of Indiana, Pa.; daughter, Dorothy Tibensky of Randolph; six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter McAdams; son, Ashley Buffington; daughter, Betty Olson; grandson, Edward Dunmire; and granddaughter, Mallory Tibensky. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Hillside Cemetery Chapel in Randolph, Pastor Dan Michaels officiating. Contributions may be made to the Building Fund of the Chapel in Marlboro. Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, is serving the family. (Wood-Kortright, Ravenna, 296-6436.)

Boyd A. McClellan
Boyd A. McClellan, 85, passed away April 27, 1998 after a battle with lung cancer. Graveside services and burial Friday 11:00 a.m. from Greenwood Cemetery, 3809 Mogadore Road with Reverend Will Stackhouse officiating. Friends may call at the Hopkins Lawver MOGADORE Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland Av., 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where masonic services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society, 3250 W. Market St., Suite 304, Akron, 44333 or the Portage Co. Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice, 234 S. Water Street, Kent, 44240. (Hopkins Lawver, Mogadore, 733-6271.)

Molly A. McGrady-Phillips
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Molly A. McGrady-Phillips, 46, died April 23, 1998. Born in Cleveland, she was a lifetime area resident, living in Stow 11 years before recently moving to Cuyahoga Falls. An art teacher at Stow-Munroe Falls High School, she was actively involved in various activities at the school, including the Venture Grant Program, Peer Listening, Conflict Mediation, Interact Program, FAC Committee, and STA. She is survived by husband of 14 years, Robert; stepsons, Eric (Carol) Phillips of North Canton, Shawn Phillips of Lakewood, Ohio; four stepgrandchildren; stepfather, Grant Shipley of Barberton; sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Frank Force of Florida; brother, Timothy McGrady of California; nieces, Amber, Avery, and Amanda Force; aunt and uncle, Charles and Rita Venetta of Orlando, Fla. Friends may call Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Redmon Funeral Home. Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at St. Augustine Church, 204 Sixth St. N.W., Barberton, Fr. John Viall officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stow Schools Foundation, 3227 Graham Road, Stow 44224, attention: Guidance Department. (Redmon, Stow, 688-6631.)

Renavae McIntosh
Renavae McIntosh, 73, passed away April 22, 1998. She was born May 29, 1924, in Blackey, Ky. She is survived by daughters, Barbara A. (David) and Lea Yonne (Jack) Little, both of Barberton, and Carolyn J. Miller of Akron; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Neal (Joan) Caudill of Cincinnati; sisters, Shirley R. (Bobbie) Collins of Michigan and Kedith M. Castell of Monroe. Funeral services Saturday, April 25, 1998, 1:30 p.m., at Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave., Barberton. Entombment at Northlawn Cemetery. (Cox, Barberton, 745-3311.)

Carrie Bell Merritt
Carrie Bell Merritt departed this earthly life April 20, 1998, at Akron City Hospital. She was born July 23, 1919, in Meridian, Miss., to the late Elder Mitchell and Sarah DeBruce. She lived in Akron since 1946 and worked at Akron City Hospital until she retired. Mrs. Merritt leaves, to mourn, husband, Preston Merritt Sr.; sons, Bennie Easter, Preston Merritt Jr., and Rodney (Bennie) Merritt; daughters, Fannie Mae Easter and Treacy L. Merritt; brothers, Rev. James DeBruce of Moultrie, Ga., and M. C. (Jessie Pearl) DeBruce of Birmingham, Ala.; sisters, Fannie Bell Terry of Akron, Mattie Bell Keys and Lillie Bell Giles of Moultrie, Ga. Special grandchildren are Michael Easter, Deigo Merritt, Ranada and Sharita Merritt; 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives. Funeral service Saturday, April 25, 1 p.m., at Sommerville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at Lakewood Cemetery. Friends may call from 12 Noon at the chapel until time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1149 Dover Ave., Akron. (Marco Sommerville, 836-2725.)

Freda A. Migdal
Freda A. Migdal, 84, died Sunday, April 26, 1998. She was born in Canton, Ohio and was a resident of Akron since 1960. She was a former bookkeeper for Bon Marche department store and Five Points Glass. She was a member of Anshe Sfard Synagogue and its Sisterhood, longtime member of the choir, lifetime member of Hadassah, past president of O.R.T., J.C.C. of Akron, and past president of the Senior Adults. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph Migdal; parents, Morris and Ida Freed; sister and brother-in-law, Dora and Sam Adelman; brother-in-law, Max Glaser; stepson, Dr. Elliott Migdal; and grandson, Kerry Migdal; she is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Herb Schwartz of Honolulu, Hawaii; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Richard and Rena Vesler of Columbus, Ohio; stepson and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Rhoda Migdal of Akron; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Frances Freed of Kokomo, Ind.; sister, Bettie Glaser of San Diego, Calif.; sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Irving Fidelholtz of Canton; also nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Service will be held at the Gordon Memorial Home on Tuesday, April 28, 1998, 2:30 p.m., Rabbi Mendy Sasonkin officiating. Interment at Anshe Sfard Cemetery. In lieu of other remembrances, the family suggests donations to Anshe Sfard Synogue, American Cancer Society or a favorite charity. (Gordon, 836-7989.)

Edwin W. Miller
NORTON -- Edwin W. Miller, 90, died April 20, 1998, at Rittman Nursing Center. Edwin was born in Canton, was director of the Huron Road Hospital for 20 years, and was previously assistant director and chief pharmacist at Akron City Hospital for 15 years. Edwin was a graduate of Case Western Reserve, was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Billows Chapter, and was a member of the Uniontown Lions Club. He was preceded in death by wife, Rose R.. He is survived by daughters, MaryJo (Albert) Miller of Norton, Penny J. (Gary) Richardson of Montana; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 10 a.m., at Woodlawn Cemetery in Wadsworth, Section 31, Rev. Jonathan Knight officiating. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. NO CALLING HOURS. Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Church of Christ. (Hahn, BARBERTON, 825-2467.)

Sharon Sue Braucher Miller
Sharon Sue Braucher Miller, 53, of Columbia City, Ind., died April 26, 1998. DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City, Ind., in charge.

Frederick P. Milo
Frederick P. Milo, 53 years, of Akron, died April 11, 1998. Fred was a graduate of Buchtel High School and Akron University. Fred was a very loving husband and father, and is survived by wife, Kathleen of Bath Twp.; sons, Christopher of Boston, Mass., Gregory of Nashville, Tenn., and Peter at home; mother, Katina; and sister and brother-in-law, Sophie and Lonnie Curtis, all of Bath. Private funeral services were held for the family. (Hummel West, Copley-Fairlawn, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 253-6126.)

Carl W. Moll
KENT -- Carl W. Moll, 73, of Berkley Avenue, died Saturday, April 25, at his home. He was born June 17, 1924, in Cleveland, to Leopold and Mary (Stalzer) Moll. He was a World War II Army veteran and retired in 1986 after 36 years with RB&W where he worked as a packer. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church. Survivors include his sons, Carl Lee Moll, Lawrence James Moll, Edward Michael Moll and Jeffery Allen (Lynn) Moll, all of Kent; three grandchildren, one great-grandson; sister, Loretta Steiner of Twinsburg; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann (Strayer) in 1987; sister, Doris Cook in 1965; and brother-in-law, Myron Steiner in 1986. Calling hours will be held 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Bissler and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be at Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Portage County Chapter, 1640 Franklin Avenue, Kent OH, 44240. (Bissler & Sons Funeral Home, 330-673-5857.)

Wilma Morris
MUNROE FALLS -- Wilma Morris, 66, passed away Thursday, April 23, 1998, at her home, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband, William; children, Phillip Davis, Barbara (James) Orr, Gary (Linda) Davis, Dennis ``Ricky'' (Barbara) Davis, Tina Davis, Joel (Mary) Davis, Linda (Don) Romine, Dee Ann Morris, Michael (Tammy) Morris, Erika Davis and Dakota Johnson; four brothers, two sisters, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at ADAMS-MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 791 E. Market St., Akron, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Rev. Harvey Yergin will conduct the service. In lieu of other remembrances, memorials may be made to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Copley 44333. (CREMATION SOCIETY OF OHIO, 535-1012.)

Margaret Mary ``Peggy'' Muro
Margaret Mary ``Peggy'' Muro, 76, of Bradenton, Fla., died April 28, 1998. Born August 21, 1921 in Akron, Ohio, she moved to Bradenton in 1989 from Coral Springs, Fla. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She also has lived in seven different countries throughout Latin America. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank P. and Mary (Youngs) Rooney, and her aunt, Myrtle Youngs. She is survived by her husband, Larry; a son, Robert of Cincinnati, Ohio; a daughter, Mary Splude of Milwaukee, Wisc.; and four grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 1, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradenton. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes, 26th St. Chapel in Bradenton is in charge. Memorial donations may be made to Bradenton Hospice House, c/o Hospice of S.W. Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, Fla. 34238.