Gale H. Richey
WADSWORTH -- Gale H. Richey, 82, died Saturday, April 25, 1998, at Altercare of Wadsworth, after a brief illness. Mr. Richey was born in Doylestown and resided in Wadsworth 50 years. He was a boiler fitter at Babcock & Wilcox for 36 years, retiring in 1976. Mr. Richey was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Wadsworth Loyal Order of Moose 2070, and F.O.E. 2117. He was an avid bowler and golfer. Mr. Richey is survived by wife, Althea, to whom he was married 57 years; brother-in-law and wife, Arlo and Wanda Jacobs of Creston; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brother, Dale; and sister, Blanche Ries. The family will receive friends Monday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, where funeral services will be held Teusday, 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Dr. Judith T. Wozniak officiating. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, P. O. Box 406, Wadsworth 44281. (Hilliard Cox Mullaney, 334-1501.)

Mrs. Johnnie M. Rider
Mrs. Johnnie M. Rider, 78, departed from this earthly life April 17, 1998, at Akron General Medical Center, after an extended illness. Homegoing services will be held Tuesday, April 21, 1998, at 1 p.m., at the Turner & Rhoden Memorial Home, with Rev. John Milton Burrell officiating. VISITATION TODAY FROM NOON TO 1 P.M. Condolences may be sent to 805 Storer Ave., Akron 44320. (SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO TURNER & RHODEN, 724-1201.)

Robert J. Ritterbeck
Robert J. Ritterbeck, 70, of Akron, passed away Sunday, April 26, at the Hospice Care Center. He was born Sept. 26, 1927, in Summit County, the son of Julius and Julitta Miller Ritterbeck. Mr. Ritterbeck retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Stow Mold Plant in 1989 with over 36 years of service. He was a member of Adoniram Lodge 517 F&AM, V.F.W. Airport Post 8975, and a U. S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. Survivors include his loving wife, Beatrice; daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and Don Adamov, and Leisa and Mike Kungle; sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Risa Ritterbeck, Robert and Linda Ritterbeck, Gary and Pam Felton, Rick and Toni Felton; sisters, Alice Kelly, Dorothy Gray, and Rosemary Shifflett; 15 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Ritterbeck. Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. (at Gilchrist Road), where services will be held at 7 p.m., Pastor John Phillips officiating. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired, contributions may be directed to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. (FARLEY, 784-3334.)

Mary G. Rohler
Mary G. Rohler, 88, passed away April 16, 1998, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Mary E. and Robert Wells Jr.; granddaughters, Heather Ervin, Megan Ervin, and Caitlin Wells; brother and sister-in-law, Lewis and Betty Galit; many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be announced later. Memorial contributions may be made to her church, First Lutheran Church of Barberton, Second Street Northwest and West Hopocan Avenue, Barberton 44203.

Lucille Rondini (nee Roberts)
Lucille Rondini (nee Roberts) was the beloved wife of Albert (deceased); dearest mother of Alice Stanko (John), Ann Barry Zavodny (Ken), Jean Hancak (Jerry), and Alan; devoted grandmother of eight, great-grandmother of seven; dear sister of John Roberts, Vivian Gore, Donald Roberts, Shirley Fossa, and Walter Roberts. Services will be Friday, April 24, at 10 a.m., at the funeral home; and at 10:30 a.m. at the Miles Avenue Church of Christ, 7166 Dunham Rd., Walton Hills. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Biondo-Vito-Nero Funeral Home, corner of Rockside and Bartlett Road, Bedford Heights (two blocks west of I-271.)

Radomir Savcic
Radomir Savcic, 64, died Wednesday, April 15, 1998. Funeral services will be held Monday, 12 p.m. (NOON), at Sts. Peter and Paul Serbian Orthodox Church, where the body will lie in state from 10 a.m. until the time of service, Fr. Zvonimir Kotorcevic officiating. Interment at Lakewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends TODAY, 4 to 8 p.m., at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd., where a Parastas service will be held at 7 p.m. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.)

Pamela Sue Schenk (nee Niebuhr)
BARBERTON/WADSWORTH -- Pamela Sue Schenk (nee Niebuhr), 32, born Oct. 6, 1965, in Cincinnati, died April 15, 1998, at Akron General Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Calling hours TODAY, 3 to 5 p.m., at Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave., Barberton. Private funeral services Monday. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Woodford School, 315 E. State St., Barberton 44203. (Cox, Barberton, 745-3311.)

Sister Frances Ann Schismenos
Sister Frances Ann Schismenos, 51, of Mansfield, passed away Thursday, April 23, at home following a long illness. Born in Akron, August 13, 1946 to Leo and Dorothy Demko Schismenos, she became a Professed religious sister of the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Charity in Tiffin, Ohio in 1965. She taught school from 1967-1977 in Edgerton, Custar and New Washington, Ohio. Sr. Fran then became a Pastoral Associate and ministered in Holgate and Hamler, Ohio from 1977-1987. following a year of studies in Berkeley, Ca. in 1987-1988, Sr. Fran became a Pastoral Associate at St. Peter's Parish in Mansfield, where she continued ministering until the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her father, Leo Schismenos and is survived by her mother, Dorothy Schismenos of Akron; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Sally and Mike Baumgardner of Dearborn Heights, Mi., and Joanie Schismenos of Lakewood; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Lee and Lilly Schismenos of Akron and Joe and Diane Schismenos of Akron, and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 54 S. Mulberry St., Mansfield, Ohio on Sunday April 26, from 3 to 8 P.M. and at the Sisters of St. Francis Convent, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin on Monday from 1 to 8 P.M. Wake services will be held at the St. Francis Convent on Monday at 7 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Sisters of St. Francis Convent in Tiffin on Tuesday, April 28 at 10:30 A.M. with Fr. John Blaser officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Francis Convent Cemetery. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Mansfield on Saturday, May 2 at 10 A.M. with Fr. Herb Weber officiating. Funeral Arrangements are in charge of the Geiger-Herlihy Funeral Home in Mansfield and the Traunero Funeral Home in Tiffin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Earth Literacy Center in care of the Sisters of St. Francis, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, Ohio 44882 or the VNA Hospice, 188 W. 3rd St., Mansfield, Ohio 44902.

Raymond J. Schneider
Raymond J. Schneider, 85, passed away April 24, 1998, after a long illness. Born in Chicago, Ill., he had lived in the Akron area since 1975. Mr. Schneider was employed for 33 years by the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., retiring in 1975 as vice president controller at Firestone Canada. He then worked for seven years at Fairlawn Supply. Ray was past president of the Greensburg Lions Club, treasurer of the Sunshine Investment Club, and served as clerk of the Green School Board from 1954 to 1959. Mr. Schneider was a member of Noblesville, Ind., Lodge 57 F&AM, York Rite, Tadmor Temple, and the Barberton Shrine Club. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Edna L.; son and daughter-in-law, Arthur R. and Dolores of New Jersey; daughters and son-in-law, Carol Koontz of Virginia Beach, Va., Gail and Jim Rollence of Green, and Janet Schneider of Oakville, Ontario; nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 11 a.m., at the Hopkins Lawver UNIONTOWN Funeral Home, 3553 Northdale St., with Rev. James Herbst and Pastor Tim Bish officiating. Burial at East Liberty Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to Healthaven Nursing Home, 615 Latham Lane, Akron 44319; or the New Hope Bible Church, c/o Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home. (Hopkins Lawver, UNIONTOWN, 733-6271.)

George L. Schrum
TALLMADGE -- George L. Schrum, 82, died April 15, 1998. Preceded in death by his wife, Maurine Dill, he is survived by his daughters, Donna, Dorothy, Jana, and Sheryl; grandchildren, Ross, Mike, Benjamin, and Megan; and great-grandchildren, Gregory, Khrysten, Danielle, and Lindsay. Cremation has taken place. Private inurnment at Hillside Memorial Park. There are no calling hours. Memorials may be made to the Metro Parks Serving Summit County, 975 Treaty Line Rd., Akron 44313. (Billow, TALLMADGE Chapel, 867-4141.)

Rosemary Seibel
Rosemary Seibel, 70, of Akron, passed away April 17, 1998. Rosie was born in Akron, the daughter of the late Anna and Joseph Seibel. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Preceded in death by brother, Joseph and sisters, Mary Weese and Anne Craig, Rosie is survived by sister, Rita White; brothers, Pete, John and Bernard Seibel; her special friends, Mildred and Dee; nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews, other relatives and friends. 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 St., 253-8121.)

Billy F. Sharp
Billy F. Sharp, 53, passed away April 24, 1998, after a long illness. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in the Akron area, and was a U. S. Army veteran. Preceded in death by his father, Carl; brother, Garrell; and sister, Phyllis, he is survived by his mother, Beulah Cole of Akron; brother and sister-in-law, Darel and Mary Kay of Akron; brother, Robert of Akron; sister-in-law, Carol Sharp of Cambridge, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Kimberly Kay, Kary, Jerry, Tommie, and Brian, all of Akron, Kenny of Cambridge, and Terry and Sandy of Florida; and aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 1 p.m., at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd. (Route 91), Akron, Pastor Ray Parsons officiating. Burial with military rites at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

E. Frank Sharpless
E. Frank Sharpless, age 64, of Apache Junction, Ariz., died April 22, 1998. Born in Kitmiller, Md., he was a retired forklift driver, and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Moose Lodge No. 2039, Eagles No. 3850, and American Legion No. 27. He is survived by wife, Marian; daughter, Rosemary Richmond; sons, Bill, Bob, Mike and Chuck; brothers, Charles, Louie and William; and eight grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, April 23, 5 to 7 p.m. at Apache Junction Mortuary, 398 Old West Highway, Apache Junction, Ariz. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, April 24 at Apache Junction Mortuary, 602-982-7721.

Donald T. Simms
Donald T. Simms, 76, died April 14, 1998. Born in Akron, he was a member of Holy Family Church in Stow, and was retired from Goodyear Aerospace as a tool and die maker. Mr. Simms is survived by wife, Mary; sons, Michael and Martin; daughters, Sue, Twikie, and Gayle; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and twin brother, Dale. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. (Billow, 867-4141.)

Leona Oliver Simpson (nee Long)
Leona Oliver Simpson (nee Long), 72, died April 19, 1998, in Orlando, Fla. Further announcements later. (Schermesser, City of Green Chapel, 724-9351.)

Walter R. (Bubbles) Slovisky
Walter R. (Bubbles) Slovisky, 84, left us to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26. Born Aug. 27, 1913, in Hotzdale, Pa., Bubbles spent most of his life in Akron and Tallmadge. After serving three years in the Coast Guard, he was employed by General Tire for 39 years, retiring in 1976 without ever having missed a day. Always involved in sports, Bubbles played semi-pro football, was a top-ranking golfer for the Polish American Club, coached the PAC basketball team to a city championship, coached winning teams for Miktarian's ``Joe's All-Star Cafe,'' and refereed softball games for General Tire. Past president of the Polish American Club, Bubbles was a member of Tallmadge Primetimers, P.N.A., P.R.C.U., Old Timers Club, was an usher at Saint Hedwig's Church, and most recently a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 1/2 years, Charlotte Slovisky; son, Richard Slovisky of Georgia; daughter, Karen (Riley) Salmons; daughter, Susan (Robert) Moore of Kansas; son, Todd (Marie) Slovisky of Akron; brother, Joseph (Juanita) Slovisky; sisters, Betty Baker and Marge Rankin; sister, Ann (Gerry) Wright; sisters-in-law, Janet Sasinowski and Henrietta (Robert) Uber; brother-in-law, Stanley Sasinowski; grandchildren, Paul, Steven, and Loretta Slovisky, Allison and Angela Salmons, Whitney and Sarah Moore, Samuel and Sydney Slovisky; and many nieces and nephews. A special thank-you to Angie Roosa and Ed Kowaleski for all of their help in caring for Bubbles. Thank you also to the staffs of Bridge Park, Heather Knoll, and the Hospice Care Center. Friends and family may call at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 936 N. Main St., Tuesday, April 28, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Our Lady of Victory Church in Tallmadge, followed by burial service at Tallmadge Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Visiting Nurse Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd. He always was and forever will be the love of Charlotte's life. Until we meet again in heaven, Bubbles, I will miss you. (Hennessy-Bagnoli, AKRON, 376-4251.)

James Howard Smith Sr.
MAXTON, N. C. -- Mr. James Howard Smith Sr., 83, died Tuesday at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday at McDougald Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Norvin Forester officiating. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. at Williford Cemetery in Dunn, N. C. Born Sept. 18, 1914, in Akron, he was a retired manager and chemical analyst for Firestone Tire Co., a World War II veteran, and a member of the Masonic Lodge for 42 years. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Williford Smith of the home; sons, James H. Smith Jr. of Wagram, Donald J. Smith, Michael J. Smith, Robert E. Smith, Richard F. Smith, all of Akron; stepdaughter, Sonja Yarborough of Maxton; stepsons, Don Williford of Clayton and Jerry Williford of Greensboro; sister, Helen Taylor of Akron; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 503, Maxton, N. C. 28364. (McDougald, Maxton, N. C., 1-910-276-2200.)

Leon P. Smith ``Smitty''
Leon P. Smith ``Smitty'', 60, died April 15, 1998. Funeral arrangements later. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

Rosa M. Smith (nee DeMarco)
Rosa M. Smith (nee DeMarco), 82, passed away April 26, 1998, after a brief illness. Born in Canton, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Mrs. Smith retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after over 30 years of service. Preceded in death by her husband, ``Smitty''; mother, Maria DeMarco; and granddaughter, Lisa Alvarez, she is survived by daughter, Pauline (Ken) Hopkins of Cypress, Calif.; granddaughter, Michelle (Tom) Dickerson of North Canton; grandson, Fred Alvarez Jr. of Virginia; great-grandson, Paul Dickerson; brothers, Sullivan (Lola) DeMarco of Killbuck, Ohio, Carl (Carolyn) DeMarco of Akron; sister, Josephine (Carl) Baker of Cuyahoga Falls; many nieces, nephews, friends; and special neighbors, Max and Jackie Schide, Madeline Delaney, and Ella Stadler. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 8 p.m., at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd. (Route 91), Akron, with Pastor Edward W. Morrison officiating. Services will conclude at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until service time Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Wm. Black Medical Research Bldg., Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, 710 W. 168th St., New York, N. Y. 10032. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

Russell Frederick C. Smith Sr.
Russell Smith Sr., 71, passed away April 15, 1998. He was preceded in death by daughter, Susan; and son, Russell Jr., and is survived by wife, Merlene (Bonnie); daughters, Dorinne and Cindy; son, Kevin; and five grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Remember Russell in your own special way. (CREMATION SOCIETY OF OHIO, 535-1012.)

Charles M. Snow Jr.
NAPLES, Fla. -- Charles M. Snow Jr., 74, of Naples, Fla., died Monday, April 13, 1998. Formerly of Akron, he moved to Naples in 1986. He worked for Firestone for 44 years, retiring in 1984. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army during World War II, serving in the European Theater. Mr. Snow was an active musician for many years. In Akron, he was a 50-year member of Coventry Lodge F&AM 665, a member of South Akron Eagles and Yusef Khan Grotto. He is survived by his wife, Carin I. Snow; his children, Denise Varca and her husband, Frank, of Massillon, Cindy Collins and her husband, Lloyd, of North Canton, and Evon Snow of Akron; brother, Donald Snow of Westfield Center; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday, 11:30 a.m., at Naples Estate Club House, 500 Palm Haven Blvd., Naples. Burial will be private. Contributions in memory of Mr. Snow are suggested to Hospice of Naples, Inc., 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, Fla. 34105. (FULLER FUNERAL HOME, Naples, Fla., 1-941-592-1611.)

John H. Snyder
John H. Snyder, 88, of Jackson Township, Massillon, died Tuesday, April 14, 1998, at Massillon Community Hospital, after a lengthy illness. John was born Feb. 2, 1910, at Fort McAlevy, Pa., son of Franklin Snyder and Louetta Thompson Snyder, both deceased. He was a resident of Massillon for the last 12 years after moving from Deerfield, Ohio. He worked 27 years at Wrights Coal Co. as a coal miner. He attended the First Assembly of God Church in Massillon. Survivors include children, Mrs. Adrian (Shirley) Prather of Massillon, Jeff Snyder of North Canton, Lois Gillis of Wickenberg, Ariz., Marlene Finegan of Massillon, and Mrs. Sherrill (Donna) Shaw Jr., of Deerfield, Ohio; brother, Mr. Irvin Snyder of Bedford, Ohio; sisters, Blanche Baker of Greenville, S. C., and Mary Beri of Windber, Pa.; 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Daisy Snyder, in 1979; four brothers, and eight sisters. The funeral will be Monday, April 20, 1998, at 10 a.m., at Heitgers Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Rd. N.W., Massillon, Rev. Dennis McDonald officiating. Burial will take place April 20 at Hillside Memorial Park in Akron. Visitation will be Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Heitgers Jackson Chapel. (Heitger, 1-330-830-0148.)

Ralph J. Spicer
Ralph J. Spicer, 87, went home to the Lord on April 25, 1998, after a short illness. Born on July 18, 1910, in Copen, W. Va., he was a World War II veteran, serving in the 343rd Engineering Regiment of the U.S. Army in Central Europe. He was awarded the Bronze Star medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon with bronze arrowhead. Mr. Spicer retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. with 36 years of service. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by his parents, Bunyan and Alberta Moss Spicer; and sisters, Zady Spicer, Floda Hosey, and Lucy Moyers; he is survived by his brother, Harvey Spicer; and his sister, Madaline Spicer McClain, both of Akron; his sister, Ruth Spicer Alltop of Clarksburg, W. Va.; and also many nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends may call at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd. (Route 91), Akron, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Further services will be held in West Virginia at the Stockert-Gibson Funeral Home in Flatwoods, with final resting place at the Spicer Family Cemetery in Copen, W. Va. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

Geraldine L. Spiggle
Geraldine L. Spiggle passed away peacefully April 18, 1998. She was born Sept. 24, 1910, in Galion, Ohio, and lived most of her life in Akron. A graduate of Actual Business College, she was a member of Akron Woman's City Club, First Grace United Church of Christ, and a former member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Miss Spiggle was preceded in death by her father and mother, Albert and Elsie Spiggle; and sister and brother-in-law, Miriam S. and Martin P. Lauer. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Dr. Dale A. Young officiating. Entombment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour before services. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Akron Woman's City Club, 732 W. Exchange St., Akron 44302; First Grace United Church of Christ, 350 S. Portage Path, Akron 44320; or Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Percy A. Spruill
Percy A. Spruill, 60, passed away April 11, 1998, at Akron General Medical Center, after a short illness. 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.)

Beatrice Roberts Standel
Beatrice Roberts Standel, 82, died April 25, 1998. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of Unity Chapel of Light, and the Akron Yacht Club. She was recording secretary for Weathervane Community Playhouse, a volunteer at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, and was one of the Broadway Bells (retired Akron Board of Education women). Mrs. Standel was a secretary for the Akron Board of Education and General Tire Co. Preceded in death by first husband, Edmond Roberts, she is survived by husband, Charles Standel; daughters, Diane (Hermann) Clemens of Charlotte, N.C., Carole (John) Satterfield of Bath, Nancy (Charles) Bieser of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Jeff Standel of Akron; Roberta Standel of Cincinnati; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Myrna Brueggeman officiating. Entombment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Activities Department of the Apostolic Christian Home, 10680 Steiner Rd., Rittman, OH 44270-9714. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Homer R. Starcher
Homer R. Starcher, 75, of Spencer, W. Va., died April 23, 1998, at his home. He was born August 13, 1922, in Spencer, a son of the late Thomas Edward and Lovie Roberts Starcher. He retired from the Spencer State Hospital, worked for Bill Bailey Furniture for several years, was a Methodist, and a member of the U.S. Army and Coast Guard where he was a member of the Seven Seas Training Corps. He is survived by daughters, Jeanette Reed and Debra Rhodes, both of Spencer; sons, Paul and David Starcher, both of Spencer; nine grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by brothers, Coy and Carl Starcher. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 1998, at the TAYLOR-VANDALE FUNERAL HOME, Spencer, with Rev. Rick Perrine officiating. Burial at the Eventide Cemetery, Spencer. Visiting hours will be 6 to 9 TONIGHT at the funeral home. (Taylor-Vandale, 304-927-2590.)

Johanne M. Starcher
MARSHALLVILLE -- Johanne M. Starcher, 59, died April 23, 1998. A resident of Marshallville for 33 years, she retired from the Wooster Daily Record/Orrville Printing in 1988, and was a member of the D.A.R. Surviving are husband, Darrel; daughters, Tina Cabahug, Nancy Graybill, Beth Ann DeBellis; grandchildren, Althea, Joe, Antonio, Darrel, Joseph, Gino, Jake, Michael, and Max; mother, Frances Smith; and sister, Helen Moss. Funeral services Monday, 2 p.m., at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home. Burial at St. Michael's Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

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; 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 Sunday, 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).

Jane M. Steiner
Jane M. Steiner, 82, died April 19, 1998. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of the Akron Woman's City Club, and Fairlawn Park and Civic Center. She was a graduate of Central High School, The University of Akron in 1938 with an AB degree with distinction, and from Western Reserve University in 1945 with a M.A. degree in English. In September 1937, she started her teaching career, teaching English at Miller School; in 1938 literature at Central High; 1939 to 1944 journalism at Central High; 1945 to 1957 English and journalism at West High; and 1958 to 1968 English at Buchtel, and also directed plays from 1968 to 1978 at The University of Akron, and retired as Associate Professor Emeritus of Associates Studies in the C and T College. Miss Steiner was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Nina Steiner; brother and sister-in-law, John and Eleanor Steiner, and is survived by her niece, Suzanne E. Steiner of the City of Green; nephews, Christian C. (Susan) Steiner of Silver Lake, Mark T. Steiner of Akron, Eric J. (Laurie) Steiner of Copley; great-niece and -nephews, Christopher (Mary), Aaron, Stephanie, William, and Timothy; great-great-nephew, Caleb; cousin, Beverly Lucia; and numerous friends and former students on whom she had a great influence. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., where friends may call one hour before service time. Inurnment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Humane Society of Greater Akron, 4904 Quick Rd., Peninsula 44264; or to the American Heart Association, 1236 Weathervane Lane 300C, Akron 44313. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Richard A. Steingass
Richard A. Steingass, 47, of Akron, died at his home Thursday, April 16, 1998. He was born in Medina, and resided in Valley City most of his life prior to moving to Akron 15 years ago. He was a 1970 Buckeye High School graduate, and was employed at Buckeye Freightliner in Richfield, at the parts counter. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Jessie; son, Christopher Moore of Oregon; daughter, Heather Moore of Elyria, Ohio; his mother, Betty Steingass of Medina; sister, Cathy (Bob) Gest of Medina; brothers, Robert J. (Kathy) Steingass of Medina and Gary (Nancy) Steingass of Valley City; nieces, Kelly Gest of Medina and Teri Steingass of Michigan; and nephew, Kyle Gest of Medina. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert A. Steingass. Funeral services at 4 p.m. Sunday at Bauer Funeral Home, 2089 Columbia Rd., Valley City, Rev. Erwin Koch officiating. Calling hours Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested, if desired, to the American Heart Association. (Bauer, Valley City, 1-330-483-3300.)

Ronald D. Stiles
Ronald D. Stiles, 48, died Wednesday. He was a resident of Little Forest Care Center. A graveside service will be at 12 noon Thursday at Northlawn Cemetery. No visitation. (Hummel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 253-6126.)

Deborah (Debbie) L. Stottler
Deborah (Debbie) L. Stottler, 39, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 26, 1998, after a brief illness. Born in Akron, and living here most of her life, Debbie attended Garfield High School and Akron Barber College. She was the loving mother of Misty and Rachel and all of her animals. She will be sadly missed by daughters, Misty and Rachel, along with sisters, Pamela Ann (John), Tonia (Scott); mother, Alice Stottler; father, Herb (Jan) Stottler; grandparents, Ralph and Mary Butler; aunts, Pat and Linda (Sonny); uncles, John Stottler, Chuck, Cliff, and Rich Butler; cousins, Brian (Jan) Stottler, Christine (David) Leller of South Carolina, Myra and Bob of Newark, Kim and Jackie; niece, Chelsea; and friends, Brian (Karen) Bower and Jim Pasterchek. Funeral service will be Wednesday, 1 p.m. at the Eckard-Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, 760 E. Market St. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home TODAY from 5 to 8 p.m. (Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel, 535-7141.)

Anne G. Susong
Anne G. Susong, of Merriman Road, Akron, died Thursday at Sumner on Merriman Home. She was born April 11, 1914, in Nanty Glo, Pa., to John and Mary (Komperda) Gall. She graduated from Cleveland Hospital as a registered nurse. She was a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Akron, past president of the East High School of Akron PTA, and was active in the Girl Scouts at Camp Ledgewood and the Phi Mu Mothers. Survivors include her son, Carl F. (Jeanne) of Highland Village, Texas; daughters, Mary Lou (Thomas) Olson of Kent, Margaret Ann (Michael) Freedman of Hudson, Katherine E. (William A.) Wood of Suffield; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Gallese of Bedford; son-in-law, John P. Nash of St. Augustine, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles K. Susong, in 1981; and by daughter, Helen Jane Nash, in 1986. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Annunciation Catholic Church in Akron, with Fr. Paul Rosing officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Akron Tri-County Chapter, 157 W. Cedar St., Akron 44307. Arrangements are being handled by Bissler & Sons Funeral Home. (Bissler & Sons Funeral Home, 330-673-5857.)

Mark Andrew Szymanski
Mark Andrew Szymanski, 30, membership manager for National Small Business United, and formerly a territory manager for the United States Chamber of Commerce, died on Wednesday, April 8, 1998, at his home in Vienna, Va., after losing a long and difficult battle with depression. He was born in Akron, Ohio and moved with his family to Virginia in 1968. Mark was a graduate of South Lakes High School in Reston, and attended Virginia Commonwealth University. Most of all, he was a gentle, kind, and generous person who loved his family and friends. He had a love for and vast knowledge of high performance cars, and his avocation was that of amateur auto mechanic. Mark enjoyed reading and fishing, and his life-long love of trains connected him with many, especially his nieces and nephews. His marriage to D. Marie Cronin did not endure. He was the dearly loved son of Judith and George Bowns of Vienna, Va., and Robert Szymanski of Arlington, Va. Mark leaves his grandmothers, Nell Szymanski of Akron, Ohio and Lisa Maciel of San Leandro, Calif. His grandparents, Norbert and Velma Haas and Oscar Szymanski predeceased him. In addition, he leaves two stepbrothers, Tim and Scott Bowns of Gaithersburg, Md., and two stepsisters, Gamble McCown of Dickerson, Md., and Jennifer Brown of Germantown, Md.; sisters-in-law, Patty and Jenny Bowns; brothers-in-law, Jim McCown and Jimmy Brown; along with five nieces and nephews, Christopher, Colleen, Carter, Holly and Bo. His nephew, Peyton, preceded him in death. A Memorial Mass for Mark will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church, Fairlawn. Inurnment at Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Partial Hospital Program, c/o Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Rd., Falls Church, VA 22042-3300, or to the Northwest Mental Health Center, 1820 Michael Faraday Dr., Reston, VA 20190. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Fairlawn Chapel, 867-7306.)