Roddy Joseph Adelman
Roddy Joseph Adelman, 53, died Monday, May 4, at Magnolia Care Center in Wadsworth, after a prolonged illness. A 1964 graduate of Central High School, Roddy had worked for several years with the Chrysler Corp. Preceded in death by his father, Marcus Adelman, Roddy leaves behind his mother, Joan Gerber of Akron; brothers, Richard (Delores) Adelman, Mark (Ella) Adelman, David (Marcia) Adelman; sisters, Marilyn Hughes, Doris (Bill) Watts, and Theresa (Ron) Jones. Roddy also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the people of Hospice, especially Karen, Maria, and Bill, for their constant love, support and understanding. A very special ``thanks you'' to Sandy Wellman of Magnolia Care, who has been a constant companion to Roddy during his last five months. She is a very special person. There are no calling hours. Private services will be held for the immediate family only. Roddy, please tell Daddy, Ted, Don, and Alena Beth ``Hi'' from all of us. We will miss you so very much. (Cox Funeral Home, Wadsworth, 335-3311.)

Emma L. Allrutz
Emma L. Allrutz, 69, passed away April 29, 1998. Mrs. Allrutz was born in Williamstown, Pa., and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Bill; sons, William (Dotti), Gary (Terry); grandsons, Jeremy, Justin, Christopher, and Nick; brother, William ``Bumper'' Warlow; sisters, Hannah Bopp and Lois Starnowsky; niece, Judy Sweigard, and other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, 1 p.m., at the Eckard-Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, 760 E. Market St., Rev. Jim Dull officiating. Interment at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday from noon until service time. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. (Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel, 535-7141.)

Hazel B. Anderson
ARIZONA -- Hazel B. Anderson, born January 20, 1902, died May 15, 1998. Born in Akron, she resided in Arizona for 30 years. She was founder and part-owner of Westpoint Market, and a charter member of Sun City Country Club. She was preceded in death by husband, Harry Anderson; brother, Kenneth Sheffler; daughter, Beverly; grandson, Jack Anderson Jr.; and granddaughter, Tracey Porter. She is survived by sons, Jack and Harry, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral service will Tuesday handled by the Lundberg Funeral Home in Youngtown, Ariz.

Thomas ``Keith'' Anderson
ORRVILLE -- Thomas ``Keith'' Anderson, 45, of Orrville, died Sunday evening. He is survived by wife, Karen (nee Sanders) Anderson of Orrville; daughters, Kerrie and Jill Anderson, both of Orrville; stepson, Thomas Barnes Jr. of Akron; stepson and daughter-in-law, Jared and Tonya Barnes of Doylestown; three grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Gerald (Dorothy) Hosfeld of Wooster; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Robert and Charlotte Green of Doylestown; brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Barb Anderson of Clinton, Dave and Debbie Anderson of Austintown, and Mike and Sherree Anderson of Rittman; sisters, Mrs. Bob (Connie) Beltz of Orrville and Diane Smith of Marshallville; and sister-in-law, Mrs. Ed (Pat) Perry of Doylestown. Services will be held at 1 p.m Thursday, May 7, at Auble Funeral Home in Orrville. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Wayne County Division, P.O. Box 267, Wooster 44691. (Auble, 1-330-682-2966.)

Leonard D. Ange
Leonard D. Ange, 62, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 1998. He was born in Akron, and retired from Paine Webber Inc. in 1994 with 35 years service. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, and a veteran of the Air Force. Mr. Ange was preceded in death by father, Leonard G.; and grandson, Mitchell Ange. He is survived by wife, Carol; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Geri of Akron, Edward and Tracy of Akron; son, Kenneth of Akron; daughter, Mary Lucas of Tallmadge; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Vince McDonough of Cuyahoga Falls; mother, Frances Ange of Tallmadge; brothers, Donald (Jerri) of Hartville, Mike (Roseann) of Tallmadge; sisters, Marylou (Don) Clark of Tallmadge, Helen (Vaughn) Hunter of Ashtabula, Donna Ange of Maryland; grandchildren, Tricia, Anthony, Nicholas, Alyssa, Madison, and Brooke. Funeral services will be held Friday, 9:30 a.m., at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd.; and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends TODAY, 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul School Endowment Fund or the Hospice Care Center. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.)

Helen L. Appel
Helen L. Appel, 98, formerly of Kent, died Sunday at the Aurora Manor Care Center, following a year of failing health. Born June 7, 1899, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Harry and Edith Swain. Mrs. Appel had lived in Kent for over 50 years, and retired from Davey Tree. Survivors include her daughter, Phyllis Eshelman of Beloit; granddaughters, Marilyn Mercer of Alliance and Julie Fairbanks of Akron; six great-grandchildren, and five great-great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by husband, Roy, in 1971; daughter, Shirley Guilfoil, in 1994; grandson, Jeffrey Eshelman, in 1991; brothers, Wilton and Harry Swain; and sister, Marian Fadeley. A graveside service will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent. Arrangements by Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel. (Wood-Kortright, Ravenna, 296-6436.)

Ralph H. Ayers
Ralph H. Ayers of Fairlawn passed away May 8, 1998, after a long and happy retirement. He is survived by his wife of 54-plus years, Marilyn; daughter, Mary Lou Derthick of Akron; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Jim Ferguson of Whitewater, Colo.; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sister, Mary E. Stahl of Ravenna; and brother, Ted of Arizona. Mr. Ayers was a World War II veteran and was last employed at Atlas Fluid Components, retiring in 1983. His past several winters were spent first in Tennessee and then Colorado, where Jim taught him to ride horses at age 69. Private services for family and close friends will be held TUESDAY, May 12, at 1 p.m., at the Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with Rev. William D. Worth officiating. Entombment will be in the chapel building. There will be no visiting hours or flowers. Memorials may be to the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Evelyn Alvina Baer
Evelyn Alvina Baer, 83, died May 1, 1998. Services will be held at 11 a.m. MONDAY at the Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with Chaplain Bonnie McCulley officiating. There are no calling hours. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Granger Rescue Squad, attention Chief John Hadam, 3691 Granger Rd., Medina 44256; or to the Hospice of Medina County, 797 N. Court Rd., Medina 44256. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Ollie Mae Baity
Ollie Mae Baity, 72, passed away May 5, 1998. Born in Snow Lake, Ark., she had lived in this community six years. She was formerly of California, where she had been employed as a lab technician. She was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church in Los Angeles, Calif. She is survived by daughter-in law, Ivy Baity; grandsons, Lemorris Baity and Elbert Suttles, all of Akron; 11 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 11, 1998, at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. John Stafford officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Monday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1089 Hardesty Blvd. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Nanci Baitz (nee Glotfelty)
Nanci Baitz (nee Glotfelty), 41 years of age, passed away April 28, 1998, at Akron General Medical Center. Funeral services Friday 11 A.M. at St. Thomas Eastern Orthodox Church, 555 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Fr. James Wright officiating. Entombment in Rose Hill Burial Park. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Unit at Akron General Medical Center. Donations may be made to the Natalie Baitz Trust Fund at First Merit Bank in Copley, Ohio. (Hummel West, Copley-Fairlawn, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 666-1138.)

William David Barnes
William David Barnes, 59, passed away Saturday, May 9, 1998, at his home in La Mesa, Calif. William was born December 14, 1938, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Mary Jane Hartmeyer and the late William H. Barnes. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include sons, Randy and William; daughters, Vicky and Vanessa; mother, Mary Jane Barnes of Pompano Beach, Fla.; brothers, Richard, Terry, Jeff and Doug; six grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. Service will be held Friday, May 15 in Spring Valley, Calif. Memorial contributions may be given in his memory to the Educational Trust Fund for Vanessa Nicole Barnes.

A1C Matthew Zoltan Barthalis, USAF
A1C Matthew Zoltan Barthalis, 22, of the USAF, died suddenly, May 5, 1998, near Eielson AFB, Alaska. He was the beloved husband of A1C Brandi Barthalis, USAF; loving son of Kathryn T. Zaite (nee Toth) and Louis W. Barthalis of Temperance, Mich.; cherished stepson of Joseph A. Zaite, Jr. and Brenda Barthalis; dear brother of Christi Lynn Barthalis; stepbrother of Abbey Mae Barthalis; grandson of Irma and Zoltan Toth of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Mae Barthalis of North Carolina, and Joseph Z. Zaite, Sr., of Garfield Heights. Friends may call at the FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 WEST AURORA ROAD (OHIO ROUTE 82), SAGAMORE HILLS, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 A.M. VISITATION MONDAY, 7 TO 9 P.M. AND TUESDAY, 2 TO 4 AND 7 TO 9 P.M. Interment All Saints Cemetery. (FERFOLIA, SAGAMORE HILLS, (330) 467-4500).

John Basone
FLORIDA -- John Basone, 89, of Largo, Fla., died May 3, 1998, in Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. Born in Sicily, he moved to Florida in 1971 from Akron. Before retirement, he was employed by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Largo, and the United Rubber Workers Union Local 2, Akron. He is survived by stepson, Paul (Pinky) Denovich of Sun City, Ariz.; daughter-in-law, Pat Basone of Hollywood, Fla.; eight grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo, Fla.

Robert P. Batton
STOW -- Robert P. Batton, 54, died May 8, 1998. A lifelong area resident, he is survived by daughter, Laura Ann of Wilmington, N. C.; sons, Scott of Ellet and Thomas of Rootstown; sister, Florene of Cuyahoga Falls; brothers, Calvert of Naples, Fla., Donald of Worthington, Michael of Bath, and William of Cuyahoga Falls. 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 funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m., Rev. Larry D. Engle officiating. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery. (McGowan-Reid & Santos, 928-1313.)

Katherine Baxter
Katherine Baxter, 76, passed away May 9, 1998, at Akron City Hospital. She was born in Lewisburg, N.C., and had lived in this community for 50 years. She retired from Warner & Swasey, and was a member and Mother of New Life Baptist Church. Mrs. Baxter is survived by her husband, Joseph Lee Baxter; son, James Parham of Washington, D.C.; daughter, Mary Gattis of Cuyahoga Falls; brother, Clyde H. (Mary) Parham of Akron; sisters, Cornelia Sills of Zeberland, N.C., and Dorothy Mitchiner of Spring Hope, N.C.; grandson, Phillip Gattis of Akron; cousins, Estelle and Carolyn Stevenson and Agnes Shinhaster of Akron; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 1998, at New Life Baptist Church, 2321 17th St. S.W., with Rev. Douglas Price officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m. Thursday. Condolences may be sent to 468 Homer, Akron 44320. (SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO TURNER & Rhoden, 724-1201.)

John R. Bean
John R. Bean, 74, of North Ft. Myers, died Wednesday. Born in St. Marys, W. Va., he moved to the Ft. Myers area in 1987 from Northfield, Ohio. Mr. Bean is survived by his loving wife, Agnes (Peroli) Bean of North Ft. Myers, Fla.; sons, Richard of Macedonia, Ohio, John and Gary, both of Northfield, David of Islin, N. J., and Whalain of Ravenna; daughters, Judy Johns of Cape Coral, Fla., Cynthia Butwina of Macedonia, Ohio, Susan McDonald of Valdosta, Ga.; 15 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter. The funeral is private. Cape Coral Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Caroline K. Bill
Caroline K. Bill, 82, passed away May 8, 1998. Committal services will be held in the Ivy Chapel at Greenlawn on Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at 2 p.m., Pastor John Knight officiating. Visitation Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m., at Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave., Barberton. (Cox, Barberton, 745-3311.)

Leda P. Birow
WADSWORTH -- Leda P. Birow, 83, died Saturday, May 9, 1998, at Altercare of Wadsworth, after a six-month illness. Born and raised in Wadsworth, Mrs. Birow resided in Akron for 15 years after her marriage. She then moved to Copley before returning to Wadsworth for the past five years. She was an assistant at Akron Veterinary for four years, and previously employed at the Ohio Match Co. She and her husband raised and bred Airedales, and were 50-year members of the Rubber City Kennel Club. She also enjoyed reading. Mrs. Birow is survived by husband, Steve; brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Joy Presznick of South Carolina; sister-in-law, Gloria E. Birow of Los Angeles; nephew, great-nieces, and a great-nephew. She was preceded in death by brother, Joe. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, where services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m., Mr. Reinhardt Webel officiating. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation Regional Office, 4767 Higbee Ave. N.W., Canton 44718. (Hilliard Cox Mullaney, 334-1501.)

George W. Black
George W. Black, 69, passed away May 7, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Wilma; daughter, Della Devore of Dover, Ohio; stepdaughter, Carolyn Malcomb of Charlotte, N. C.; stepson, Randy Malcomb of Jacksonville, Fla.; granddaughter, Christina Devore of Dover, Ohio. Cremation has taken place. There will be no services held at this time. (CREMATION SOCIETY OF OHIO, 535-1012.)

Dr. J. William Bohley, M.D.
NORTON -- Dr. John William Bohley M.D., 70, died May 6, 1998, at Barberton Citizens Hospital. Bill was born in Cleveland, attended Cathedral Latin High School and Case Western Reserve Pre-Med. Dr. Bohley served in a MASH unit during the Korean Conflict, and graduated from Ohio State Medical College in 1959. He practiced in the Portage Lakes area in family practice for a few years, before specializing in anesthesia. He joined the association of Barberton Anesthesiologists in 1969, and retired in 1989. Dr. Bohley will be sadly missed by his wife of 40 years, Gwen; his children, daughter, Maribeth Bohley of Tijeras, N.M.; sons, William (Kathy) of Akron, Dr. Michael (Julie) of Portland, Ore., and Thomas of Tijeras, N.M. Also surviving are four beloved grandchildren, Caitlin, Amy, Ian, and Connor. He leaves behind a brother, Thomas (Dolores) of Canal Fulton; sisters, Cathy (Dan) Simko of Hinckley, and Mary Ann Moorman of Olmsted Falls; many nieces, nephews, and countless friends who loved to hear ``Bill'' tell a good story. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Fr. Robert Wisniewski, celebrant, and Fr. Carl Ciprian, con-celebrant. Visitation TONIGHT, 6 to 9. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shepherd Hill, 200 Messmer Dr., Newark, Ohio 43058. (HAHN, Barberton, 825-2467.)

Phyllis H. Bonner
Phyllis H. Bonner, 77, went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 1998. Funeral service will be TODAY, 2 p.m., at the Hopkins Lawver MOGADORE Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland Ave. (Route 532), with Rev. Eloy Pacheco officiating. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until service time TODAY. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P. O. Box 1192, Akron, Ohio 44309, or the Alzheimer's Association, 157 W. Cedar St., Akron 44307. (Hopkins Lawver, Mogadore, 733-6271.)

Regina Baremore Bonstedt
Regina Baremore ``Jerrie'' Bonstedt, 72, of Akron, died May 7 at Hospice of Visiting Nurse. Preceded in death by sister, Helen Henry, she is survived by her husband, William S. Bonstedt and sister, Mary (David) Enochs of Franklin, Ohio. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 18th, at the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, with Fr. Michael Dudley officiating. Inurnment to follow at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour before the service. Memorial gifts may be made to Church of Our Saviour, 471 Crosby St., Akron 44302 or to Hospice of Visiting Nurse, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Harry A. (Mike) Briggs
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Harry A. (Mike) Briggs, 75, died May 11, 1998. Mr. Briggs was born in Altoona, Pa., and resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1957, moving there from Altoona, Pa. He retired in 1983 as a letter carrier for the Cuyahoga Falls Postmaster, with 24 years service, was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army, and was a member of D.A.V. Stadelman Chapter 35. He is survived by his wife, Bernice M.; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Sam Simmerman of N. Canton; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Susan of Streetsboro, James and Sharon of Stow, Richard and Renee of Springfield, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; brother, Samuel of Easton, Conn.; and sister, Pauline Briggs of Venice, Fla. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Northlawn Memorial Gardens Chapel, Fr. Norman Douglas officiating, and where friends may call for one hour prior to service time. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in his memory. (Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home

Asa C. Brown
Asa C. Brown died May 4, 1998, after a long illness. Born in Boley, Okla., in 1918, Asa, at the age of two, was brought to Akron by his parents, Vergie and Euel. He grew up in Akron, attending Robinson Grade School and East High School. During World War II, he served in the Navy. After raising his family, he retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. with 40 years of service. Preceded in death by the mother of his children, Lillian; son, Dennis; and daughters, Kay and Virginia, he is survived by wife, Wanda; sons, James, David, and Timothy; daughter, Beverly; stepdaughters, Janet and Ginger; and beloved sister, Vera. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 8, at Arlington Church of God, Rev. Ronald Fowler officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call from 12 noon until time of service. (Marco Sommerville, 836-2725.)

Calvin Brown Sr.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Stewart and Calhoun Funeral Home with Pastor Lorenzo Glenn officiating. Interment Mount Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 831 Merton Ave. (Stewart & Calhoun 535-1543)

Eloise A. Busson
Eloise A. Busson died at Barberton Citizens Hospital on Sunday, May 10, following a courageous battle with kidney and heart disease. Throughout her life she was dedicated to her family, her faith, and her chosen field of education. She was born in Norton on June 21, 1919, to Ethel (Miller) and Carl Hummel. After graduating from Doylestown High School, she attended Kent State University and began teaching. She later returned to Kent where she completed her degree in 1967. She taught ten years in the Norton Schools and while raising her family, taught 21 years at Hazel Harvey Elementary in Doylestown. On June 1, 1946 she married her high school sweetheart, Ralph J. Busson, he died May 8, 1997. Together they were the loving parents of five daughters, Ann (Dale) Youngblood, Alice (Bob) Rote, Mary Kay (Joe) Hajek, Laurie (John) Farlow, all of Doylestown, and Jane (Kerry) Cullin of Lodi. She was especially proud of her grandchildren, D. J., Matt, and Katy Youngblood, Mike, Shannon, and Marie Rote, Karen (Mrs. Scott) Steen, Ken, Beth and Mary Jo Hajek, Jennifer and Jon Musgrave, and Kipp Cullin. She is also survived by her special aunt, Mabelle Lowry of Norton, and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and cousins of whom she was extremely fond. She was preceded in death by her husband, her brother Leonard Hummel, and her grandson Zachary Cullin. Mrs. Busson was a lifetime member of Emanuel United Church of Christ in Doylestown, where she taught Sunday school, played the piano, and was a member of the Women's Guild. She was also active in the Women's Auxiliary of the Doylestown American Legion, where she served as president. She was also a member of the Wayne County Retired Teacher's Association. She served on the Doylestown Bicentennial and Sesquicentennial committees. She received the Citizen-of-the-Year award during the 1977 Doylestown Sesquicentennial Celebration. She and Ralph were active in the 82nd Airborne Association. Funeral service Thursday, 11 a.m. at Emanuel United Church of Christ with Rev. James D. Edwards officiating. Burial at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home in Doylestown and on Thursday at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to: Polycystic Kidney Research Foundation, 4901 Main St. Suite, 320 Kansas City, MO 64112 or to Martin L. Miller Scholarship Fund c/o Emanuel United Church of Christ, 16 Eastern Rd., Doylestown, Ohio 44230. (Zak-Monbarren, 658-2211.)

Mary E. Shaffer Bycura
PHOENIX -- Mary E. Shaffer Bycura passed away May 7, 1998, in Phoenix. She is survived by daughters, Sandra Miller, Carolyn Blough, and Julie Spangler; and son, Joseph Bycura, all of Phoenix; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; sister, Wanda Klusty of Clinton, Ohio; and brother, Glen Shaffer of Wadsworth, Ohio. A memorial service will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at Paradise Chapel in Phoenix, Ariz. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association or Cancer Society.