Irene Owens
Irene Owens, 82, passed away at Akron City Hospital on Feb. 17, 1998. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. TODAY at St. Ashworth, with Rev. Richard Bradford officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 741 Perkins Park Dr. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

David C. O'Brien
NORTON -- David C. O'Brien, 40, passed away suddenly Feb. 18, 1998. Mr. O'Brien was born in Marietta, Ohio, on March 24, 1957, and was a carpenter with Trusco of Doylestown. He is survived by his parents, Max and Evelyn O'Brien; wife, Darlene O'Brien; stepson, Eric Elfrink; brothers, William, Danny, Roger Allen, and Randy Scott O'Brien; and nephews. Friends may call Saturday, 4 to 7 p.m., at Bacher Funeral Home, 3250 Greenwich Rd., Norton. Funeral services will be held at Franklin Funeral Home, 2711 Camden Ave., Parkersburg, W. Va., Monday at 10 a.m., with visitation Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. Interment at Shiloh Cemetery in Waveley, Route 1, W. Va. (Bacher, 1-330-825-3633.)

James M. Palmer
HUDSON -- James M. Palmer passed away at his home in Hudson on Feb. 27, with all of his family present, after a lengthy illness, at the age of 78. James had placed his trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, so he is in eternal glory. He started J. M. Palmer and Associates in 1965, specializing in plastics, electrical wire, cable, and high-temperature materials. James pioneered many electrical applications, as his background was that of an engineer from the University of Michigan. After serving in the Army during World War II, he was employed by TRW and later went to Republic Steel before he decided to sell industrial products on his own. In 1980, his son, Jim Jr., joined his company and it has grown from a one-man agency to that of eight, selling industrial products throughout the Midwest. Many companies can thank their success to James' creative and ingenious applications. In addition to his hard work, his hobbies included tennis, gardening, baking and reading. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doris Toddy Palmer; his daughters, Leslie Turner of Chardon, Susan Lorenz of Stow, Ginny Thomas of Hudson; son, Jim Jr. of Cincinnati. He has 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Maude; and sister Virginia Lewis Bradner of Cleveland. A memorial service will be conducted at the Redmon Funeral Home on Monday, March 2, at 1 p.m., where friends may call one hour prior to service time. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1236 Weathervane Lane, Suite 300C, Akron 44313; or Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. (Redmon, Stow, 688-6631.)

Frank Pamer
Frank Pamer, 84, passed away February 22, 1998. Born in Akron, Mr. Pamer was a life resident of the area, where he was a railroad inspector with Erie Lackawanna for many years. Preceded in death by brothers, Peter and George; Frank is survived by brothers, Raymond and William; sisters, Mary Kaloci, Elizabeth Gustavel, Anna Klein, Ethel Wolf, Irene Rhodes and Goldie Clymer; numerous relatives and friends. There will be no calling hours or services. Cremation has taken place. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

George Paris
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- George Paris, 80, died Feb. 19, 1998. Born in Weirton, W. Va., Mr. Paris had been an area resident for the past 44 years. He managed the Gray Drug in Wallhaven, and served with the U. S. Army during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor; daughter, Linda Kodat of Solon; sons, George of Columbus and Gary of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Lyndsey, Jason, Brent, Kevin, and Brandon; sisters, Angie Rufener, Irene Miller, Polly Swain, and Mary Klos, all of Warren; and his childhood and lifelong friend, Tommy Garley. Calling hours Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m., at the McGowan-Reid & Santos Funeral Home, on Third Street, one block north of Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, where services will be held Monday (time to be announced). Entombment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. (McGowan-Reid & Santos, 928-1313.)

Madalyn Mae Payne
Madalyn Mae Payne, 80, died Feb. 18, 1998. Preceded in death by husbands and brothers, she is survived by daughter, Lyn (David) Huppert; sons, Hubert S. (Judy) Hayden Jr., John R. (Bertha) Hayden; seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., where friends may call Sunday, 6 to 8 p.m., and Monday one hour before services. Interment at Granger Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Evergreen Care Center, 555 Springbrook Rd., Medina 44256. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Ann Peresta
SOLON -- Ann Peresta, 73, died Feb. 25, 1998, at the Meridian Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 9:30 a.m., at the Hahn Funeral Home, with 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Father Michael Huszts, celebrant; Father James Atkins, con-celebrant. Interment at St. Nicholas Cemetery in Clinton. Visitation TODAY, 4 to 9 p.m. Parastas services TODAY at 8:30 p.m. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467.)

Dorothy Pescan
Dorothy Pescan, 72, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998. Born in Harrisburg, Pa., Miss Pescan had been an area resident for many years and, prior to her retirement, was employed as a secretary for the B.F. Goodrich Tire & Rubber Co. She was a member of the West Hill Baptist Church. Miss Pescan is survived by her brother, Alexander Pescan of Las Vegas, Nev. Funeral service Saturday, 2 p.m. at the CIRIELLO FUNERAL HOME--ROSE HILL CHAPEL, 3653 W. Market St., Pastor Keith E. Marlett officiating. Entombment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends will be received at the funeral home one hour prior to service. (CIRIELLO FUNERAL HOME--ROSE HILL CHAPEL, 666-3089.)

Melvin E. ``Mel'' Peterson
Melvin E. ``Mel'' Peterson, 82, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Feb. 26, 1998. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. MONDAY at BETHANY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, with Pastor Mark Sherwindt officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany Lutheran Memorial Fund, 833 Carroll St., Akron 44305; or to the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Fairlawn 44333. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Mary L. Post (Ferris)
Mary L. Post (Ferris), 71, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died Feb. 26, 1998. She was born in Akron, resided in Green, and was a homemaker. Her favorite pastimes were reading and sewing. Mrs. Post is survived by her husband of 51 years, Lloyd; daughters and sons-in-law, Penny L. and David LaBate of Cuyahoga Falls, Christine D. and John Hill of Hartville; son, L. Michael Post of Temple, Texas; sister, Evelyn Ruggles of Lakewood, Colo.; brother, Kenny Ferris of Akron; sisters-in-law, JoAnn Ferris of Kent and Barbra Ferris of Akron; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James and Maureen Post; grandchildren, John, Jessica, Todd, Derek, Lisa, Mandy, and Christopher; great-granddaughter, Elayna; nephews and nieces. The family will receive friends Sunday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the CIRIELLO FUNERAL HOME--ROSE HILL CHAPEL, 3653 W. Market St., where the funeral service will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m., Rev. Guy Lynch officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Fairlawn 44333. (CIRIELLO FUNERAL HOME--ROSE HILL CHAPEL, 666-3089.)

Mary Louise Posten
NORTON -- Mary Louise Posten, 60, died Feb. 25, 1998, at Hospice of Visiting Nurse in Copley Township. She was born in Lumberport, W. Va., and resided for the last 45 years in the Barberton/Norton area. She was employed with Delros Inc. in Norton with 11 years service. She is survived by husband, Shirley; sons, Michael of Doylestown, Kenneth (Regina) of Swartz Creek, Mich.; daughter, Theresa (Troy) Shiflett of Kenmore; five grandchildren; brothers, Robert Moore of Shinnston, W. Va., Donald Moore of Akron; sisters, Marie Johnson of Akron, Elva Mae Romeo of Gypsy, W. Va. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 3 p.m., at the Hahn Funeral Home, Rev. Robert Webb Jr. officiating. Visitation TONIGHT, 7 to 9. Memorials are requested to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Center. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467.)

Eugene A. Potter
BARBERTON -- Eugene A. Potter, 82, died at peace in his home February 20, 1998. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation TODAY 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The family asks that memorials be made in his name to the Hospice Program or St. Augustine Church Endowment Fund. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

Robert Lee Powell
Robert Lee Powell, 48, departed from this life Feb. 14, 1998, in Columbus. Robert had lived most of his life in the Akron community. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph; and sister, Ernestine Kendall. To mourn his passing, he leaves his mother, Clara Powell; brother, Clifford (Annette) Cooke; sister, Betty Manley, all of Akron; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Sunday, 7 p.m., at Turner & Rhoden Memorial Home Chapel, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, Rev. A. Malone, officiating. Condolences may be sent to 1232 Dover Ave. (SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO TURNER & RHODEN, 724-1201.)

Donna Quaint (nee Mathew)
MIAMI, Fla. -- Donna Quaint, 47, vice president of operations for ASI in Miami, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 17, 1998, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born Jan. 30, 1951, in Philippi, W. Va., ``Doonie'' was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls until 1986, when she moved to Florida. She will be remembered for her genuine personality, wonderful sense of humor, and extraordinary kindness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret, in 1991. She is survived by her husband, Dale Quaint; stepson, Sean Quaint and daughter-in-law, Melissa, of Brighton, Mich.; father, Bill Mathew of Cuyahoga Falls; brother, Rick Mathew of Silver Lake; brother, Dan Mathew of Florence, Ky.; brother, Don Mathew of Livonia, Mich.; six nephews, five nieces, three great-nieces, one great-nephew, and many, many devoted relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held in Tallmadge at Faith Bible Fellowship, 126 W. Overdale Rd., on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Falls Cancer Club.

Gary J. Quatraro
Gary J. Quatraro, 56, passed away Feb. 17, 1998. He was born in Akron, where he lived all of his life. He was affiliated with St. Martha Catholic Church, and was employed for over 10 years at Rolling Acres Dodge in the parts department. He is survived by sister and brother-in-law, Carol A. and Newt Abner of Newcomerstown; aunts, Edna Chury, Erma Joseph, and Evelyn Minzer; uncle, Eugene Bratti; nephews, Craig, Gregory, and Dwight; great-nieces and -nephew, Dustin, Brittany, and Taylor. Funeral services at 11 a.m. Friday at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 936 N. Main St., Akron, with Fr. Pete Coletti officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. (Hennessy-Bagnoli, AKRON, 376-4251.)

Earl H. Querengasser
Earl H. Querengasser, 86, died February 26, 1998. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 A.M. MONDAY at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1905 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Billow FALLS Chapel, corner of Twenty-Third and Falls Avenue, 3 to 7 P.M. SUNDAY, where the Knights of Columbus will recite the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Fr. McIntyre Educational Fund in care of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. (Billow FALLS Chapel, 867-4141.)