Florence E. Nelson
BARBERTON -- Florence E. Nelson, 93, died April 22, 1998. A resident of Barberton for 70 years, she was born in Kent, Ohio in 1904. She started school at Kent Normal School in 1910 and was one of the first women to graduate from what is now Kent State University, with a teacher's certificate. She then moved to Barberton to teach school. She met and married her husband, J. Robert Nelson. They were married for 57 years before he was called home to be with the Lord. Together they had two children, son, Jack Richard, who died at age 14, and a daughter, Marilyn. She was a 50-year member of the First Baptist Church of Barberton, Amoma Class and the Goldenaires. She served the church as a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was also a 50-year member of Jeannette Chapter 212 O.E.S., Barberton Womens Club and Barberton Child Study Club. Surviving are, daughter, Marilyn (Collier) Neely and husband, Gene of Norton; grandsons, Dr. Greg Collier and wife, Judy of Cincinnati, Todd Collier and wife, Sandy of Clinton; granddaughter, Amy and husband, Dr. Christopher Klonk of Wadsworth; great-grandchildren, Lauren, Phillip, Emily, Alexander, Ian, and Collin; stepgreat-grandchildren, Kirk, Gary, Nicholas and Randie Jo; nieces, nephews, and many friends. Funeral service will be Saturday, 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Barberton, Pastor E. Murray McMillan officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, with an Eastern Star service at 7:45 p.m. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Barberton. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

Rose Marie Nesby-Flowers (Rosie)
Rose Marie Nesby-Flowers (Rosie), 53, went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 1998, at Akron City Hospital, after a short illness. Born in Malvern, Ohio, she had lived in this community for over 30 years. She was a member of Frank Street Church of God in Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. D. Flowers Sr.; grandson, Da'Von Flowers-Taylor; sister, Joyce Nesby. She is survived by her sons, Eric E. Nesby of Columbus, Brian K. Nesby and David J. Flowers; daughter, Tyra D. Flowers; mother, Minnie Wood, all of Akron; devoted siblings, Ronald (Gwen) Nesby, John (Cherise) Wood, Billy Wood, Marilyn (Edward) Mosley, Ellen (Fred) Duncan, Marion Nesby of New York, and Thelma (Daniel) Scott-Burch; three grandchildren; special friends, Diane Butts and June Stephens of Akron; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, Rev. Douglas Price officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Procession will form at 350 W. Miller Ave. and condolences may be sent t0 350 W. Miller and 1201 Dover Ave. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

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.)

F. Pauline North
F. Pauline North, 77, of East Summit Street, Kent, died Sunday at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She was born July 14, 1920, in Charlestown, to Charles Arthur and Augusta Caroline (Ensele) Hickman. She graduated from Charlestown High School in 1938 and graduated from the People's Hospital School of Nursing in 1943. She was a nurse for years at Robinson Memorial Hospital, and then retired from Akron General Hospital. She was an avid golfer and bowler. She enjoyed the Cleveland Indians, dancing, traveling, needlepoint, and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her loving friend, Frank J. Raber; sons, Paul D. (Mary Anne) of Ravenna and Steven M. (Laurie) of Green Bay, Wis.; daughters, Maureen A. (Larry) Barnes of Akron, Patricia A. (Jim) Gless of Kent and Janice M. (Cal) Edgell of Tolleson, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; brothers, Arthur Hickman of Palmetto, Fla., and James Hickman of Westerville; and sister, Lorena Sherrett of Cincinnati. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Ruth North; brother, John Hickman; and sister, Ruth Keegan. Calling hours will be 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Bissler & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be at Charlestown Township Cemetery. (Bissler & Sons, 673-5857.)

Dorothy M. Nunn
Dorothy M. Nunn, 74, passed away April 17, 1998, following a brief illness. Born in Cincinnati on Feb. 17, 1924, she was a retired Akron University professor of microbiology. She leaves behind seven nieces, one nephew, dear friends, neighbors; and a beloved pet and companion, April. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, at ADAMS-MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 791 E. Market St., in Akron. Memorials may be made to the VNS Hospice, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. May the peace that passes all understanding be forever hers. (CREMATION SOCIETY OF OHIO, 535-1012.)

Elizabeth Park
NORTON -- Elizabeth Park, 81, died April 24, 1998. She was a resident of Norton for 44 years. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth, she is survived by son, William; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Mary Miller and Lena Wagner. Funeral services Monday, 11 a.m., at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, Pastor Robert L. Webb officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 6 to 8 p.m. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

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.)

Charles ``Babe'' Pascu
Charles ``Babe'' Pascu, 78, died Monday, April 20, 1998. He was born in Akron and was an area resident his entire life. A graduate of Ellet High School, he attended Kent State University, and was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. He retired from Reiter Foods in 1977 with 30 years of service and was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing Zilch with family and friends. He was preceded in death by wife, Rema N. Pascu, and is survived by special friend and companion, Lillian Hinkle of Akron; daughters, Victoria L. Pascu-Godwin (Robert) of Akron and Susan G. (Roy) Midcap of Hartville; sons, Charles E. (Diane) of Scottsdale, Ariz., Michael R. (Gail) of Akron and David R. (Karen) of Barberton; grandchildren, Charlie II, Danielle, Michael, Jr., Todd, Scott, Nikki, Kelly, Jennifer, Susanna, Stefan and William; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, Rev. David Frees officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park, where Firestone V.F.W. Post 3383 will also conduct military services. The family will receive friends Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd., where a Church Elder Service will be held at 6:45 p.m. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association or to a charity of your choice. (Kucko- Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.)

Frank J. Pass
Frank J. Pass, age 75 of North Canton, died Saturday afternoon in Aultman Hospital Emergency Room of apparent heart attack. He was a life resident of this area. He retired from the Air National Guard as a Mechanic and he also was a Veteran of World War II, having served in the Army Air Force. Member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and Seniors Citizens of the Church. He was a graduate of McKinley High School, Class of 1942. His parents were the late James and Pauline Pass. He is survived by his wife, Elle (George) Pass, who together celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary, February 29, 1998; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Kay Pass, Anesti and Carolina Pass, all of Houston, TX; three brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Bea Pass, Gust and Tula Pass of California, Nick Pass of Detroit, MI; one sister and brother-in-law, Esther and Chris Fotis of Van Nuys, CA, and one granddaughter, Erin Nicolo Pass. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, 11 A.M. in Holy Trinity Greed Orthodox Church with very Rev. Fr. Stephen N. Mazaris officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 P.M. in the Rossi Funeral Home and also one hour before the service on Wednesday at the Church where the body will lay in state. Trisigon service will be Tuesday evening at 8 P.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Green Orthodox Church. (Rossi, 492-5830 Canton, Ohio.)

Leilah E. Payn
Leilah E. Payn, 86, formerly of Harrisville Township, died Wednesday at Smithville Western Care Center. Funeral services Saturday, 8 p.m., at Parker & Son Funeral Home in Lodi; visitation Saturday, 5 to 8 p.m. (Parker & Son, 1-330-948-1122.)

Edward J. Pellow
Edward J. Pellow, 61, died April 22, 1998. Mr. Pellow was a longtime member of the N.E.S.C.A. Anglers, Nordonia Hills Gun Club and The Newburgh Lodge 379 F&AM. Mr. Pellow was the beloved husband of Anna B. (nee Price) and the late Norma (nee Kresina); loving father of Marlene Miskela (Robert) and Bruce E. (Marna); loving step-father of Dean Hall (Maureen) and Richard Hall (Laurie); devoted grandfather of nine; dear brother of the late Arline Beam. Friends may call at the Ferfolia Funeral Home, 356 West Aurora Rd (Rt 82), Sagamore Hills, where a memorial service will be held Saturday, May 2, 1998 at 11 a.m. Interment of Cremains immediately following at Northfield Macedonia Cemetery. The family would appreciate memorials in his name to the Bell Choir United Methodist Church of Macedonia, 1280 East Aurora Rd., Macedonia, Ohio 44056, or the charity of your choice. (467-4500.)

Robert J. Pfotenhauer
Robert J. Pfotenhauer, 73, of Hudson, beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Conway); loving father of Robert M. (Marilyn) Pfotenhauer, Michael Pfotenhauer, and Mary Jo (Dennis) Lewis; dear grandfather of Jesse and Caitlin Lewis, Brian, Kristi, Julie, and Kevin Pfotenhauer; brother of the late Merle and Donald; friend of Gerda Denkowski, died Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Walsh Jesuit High School Scholarship Fund, 4550 Wyoga Lake Rd., Cuyahoga Falls 44224, where services will be held Tuesday, April 21, 1998, at 11 a.m. (EVERYONE IS ASKED TO MEET AT WALSH JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL.) Friends will be received at Johnson-Romito, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 19 E. Main St., Hudson, Monday, 4 to 9 p.m. (1-330-650-4181.)

L. B. Pope
L. B. Pope passed away April 22, 1998, at Hospice Care Center, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, with Minister Robert Golson officiating. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 196 Alberti Ct. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Marija Popovic
BARBERTON -- Marija Popovic, 70, died April 28, 1998 at her residence. Funeral services will be held TODAY, 9 a.m. at the Hahn Funeral Home, with 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Fr. Edward Lajack celebrant. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467.)

Clement S. Prezy
WARREN -- Clement S. Prezy, 84, formerly of Seville, died Tuesday, April 21, 1998. He was the husband of the late Mabel L., and mother of Sally Florian of Howland. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Rd. N.E., Warren, Ohio 44483. (Peter Rossi & Son, 372-4211.)

George Price
George Price, 83, passed away April 28, 1998, in Akron. He was born Aug. 8, 1914, in Belington, W. Va., to his parents, Howard and Cinda Price. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. He worked for W. G. Lockhart & H. B. Lockhart Construction Co. for over 40 years, and was a retired member of Local 18 International Union of Operating Engineers. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia; second wife of 46 years, Marion E.; five brothers, two sisters; and son-in-law, Butch Purkey. He is survived by his daughters, Patty Matheny of Pensacola, Fla., Joyce Purkey of Vienna, W. Va., Valerie Woodward of Copley and son-in-law, Clint Woodward; brothers, Dick (Betty) Price of Port Orange, Fla., and Bill (Emma) Price of Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Paula Bucci, Jody (Mara) Purkey, Jay Purkey, Joe Woodward, and Emily Woodward; great-grandson, Frankie Bucci. Cremation has taken place. (CREMATION SOCIETY OF OHIO, 535-1012).

Mary E. Prince
Mary E. Prince, 95, of Akron, died April 22, 1998. Born in Athens, Ohio, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. She retired from the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., and was a member of the Firestone Park United Methodist Church. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Margaret Prince of Firestone Park. Funeral services Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at the Schermesser Funeral Home, 1446 S. Main St., with Rev. Randall L. McClurg officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. (Schermesser, Akron Chapel, 724-9351.)