Walter Caprez
Walter Caprez, 86, of Akron, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998. Mr. Caprez was born Zurich, Switzerland, on Oct. 27, 1911, and came to the Akron area 84 years ago. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Third Order of St. Francis, and Akron Swiss Society, and graduated from St. Charles College in Baltimore, Md. He retired in 1975 from Carpenter's Local 639 and was a carpenter for 30 years. Preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Caprez; and sister, Mary Bailey, he is survived by his beloved wife, Catherine; daughters, Theresa Caprez, Monica (John) Casto, Maria (Rodney) Page, and Regina (Gregory) York; sons, Michael (Cynthia), Gabriel (Terri), Raphael (Jane), and Daniel (Patricia); 17 grandchildren; brothers, John (Lee) and Anthony (Mary Lou). Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, 9:30 a.m., at St. Anthony's Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 936 N. Main St., Akron, Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m., with a wake service conducted at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greater Akron Right-to-Life Society. (Hennessy-Bagnoli, AKRON, 376-4251.)

Rector R. Carper
NORTON -- Rector R. Carper, 87, passed away May 5, 1998. Rector was born in Little Lefthand, W. Va., on June 8, 1910. He worked for B. F. Goodrich in their mold department for 27 years. He was preceded in death by Oval Bitting Carper; stepdaughter, Sarah Porr; three brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Velda (Wayne) Carper; stepdaughters, Dianna and Kay Wayne of Norton; stepson, Larry Bitting of Wellington, Ohio; brother, Floyd Carper of West Virginia; sisters, Kathleen of West Virginia, Ethel of North Carolina; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3250 Greenwich Road, Norton, Thursday, May 7 from 6 to 9 p.m., where service will be held Friday, May 8 at 11 a.m., with Pastor Douglas Shoup officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity in Rector's memory. (Bacher, (330) 825-3633.)

William J. Cassidy
William J. Cassidy, 65, of Medina, went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 1998. Born Dec. 6, 1932, in Cleveland, he was a Medina County resident since 1974. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, an avid boater, and loved hunting and fishing. He belonged to the Moose Club and the Eagles, and loved football. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School and Mount Union College, and played in the first charity game for St. Ignatius High School. Mr. Cassidy was a salesman for Ryan Homes, and a U. S. Army veteran. He is survived by wife, Carolyn (Mooney); sons, Patrick (Mary) Cassidy, Timothy (Tina) Cassidy, John (Elizabeth) Cassidy, all of Medina, and Michael (Ann Marie) Cassidy of Sharon Center; daughters, Carolyn (Andrew) Arehart and Kathleen Cassidy, both of Medina; brother, Edward (Sharon) Cassidy of University Heights; grandchildren, Jane, Andrew, and William John (Jack). He was preceded in death by parents, William H. and Patricia Cassidy. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Fr. Ron Wearsch and Deacon Joe Loutzenhiser officiating. Burial at St. Francis Cemetery in Medina. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Carlson Funeral Home, 3477 Medina Rd., Medina. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Ignatius High School and St. Francis Xavier Building Fund.

Jack Chandler
Jack Chandler, 66, of Beaver, Ohio, died May 5, 1998, at his residence. He was born Aug. 15, 1931, in Beaver, Ohio, to George Estil and Lydia (Osborn) Chandler. He was employed as an electrician for Conrail, and served in the U. S. Army. Preceded in death by brother, Hargas Roscoe McKenzie, he is survived by his wife of 47 years (married May 13, 1950), Lenora (West) Chandler; sons, James (Dolly) Chandler of Beaver, Ed (Lana) Chandler of West Union, Wayne (Judy) Chandler of Beaver, and Mike (Diane) Chandler of Flowery Branch, Ga.; brother, Jerry Chandler of Jackson; sister, Anna Lee Newman of McArthur; eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Calling hours 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 1998. Funeral services at 2 p.m. May 8, 1998, at the Cox Funeral Home in Beaver, Ohio, Rev. Wayne Harris officiating. Burial at Beaver Union Cemetery. (COX FUNERAL HOME, 1-740-226-3037.)

Richard Chasar
BARBERTON -- Richard Chasar, 65, loving husband, friend, and lover, passed away May 3, 1998. Mr. Chasar was a Kent State graduate, real estate broker, high-school teacher, and a machine tool rep. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and the Loyal Moose Lodge 759. Mrs. Chasar was Hungarian and his wife, Catherine, was Croatian. They enjoyed sharing one another's heritage with each other. He dearly loved his children and grandchildren. He is survived by loving wife of 20 years, Catherine; sons and daughters, Eileen (Chris) Hauer, Renee (Robert) Wojcinski, Cathy P. Breen, Rachel Ann (Dan) Clark, and James P. (Sharon) Breen II; grandchildren, Matthew, Jennifer Lynn, Mark Richard, Felicia Crystal, Thomas James, and Michael James Fogarty; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Ann, and John; nephews, Vance and Bruce; niece, Sandra. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. TODAY, May 5, at St. Augustine Church in Barberton, Fr. Richard Burchell officiating. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. (Cox, 745-3311.)

Ross L. Chastain
Ross L. Chastain, 95, died April 29, 1998. Born in Blairsville, Ga., he had been a resident of Uniontown for the past 22 years. He worked for the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. for 20 years and helped open a factory for them in England in 1929. He retired in 1973 as national sales manager for EIS Automotive Co. in Middletown, Conn. Mr. Chastain was a member of Dooley Lodge No. 667 F.&A.M. in Blairsville, Ga., the Tadmor Shrine for 50 years, and the First Baptist Church of Akron. He had a great interest in genealogy and after five years of research, wrote a book on the history of the Benjamin Nelson Chastain family. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Audrey; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Thomas Gies of New Philadelphia; son and daughter-in-law, Edward Ross Chastain and Mary Ellen Woods of Williamsburg, Mass.; grandson, Eli Edward Gies; and granddaughters, Elizabeth and Elyse; brother, C. A. Chastain of Uniontown; and many nieces and nephews. Service will be held 11 A.M. TODAY at the Billow FALLS Chapel, corner of Twenty-third and Falls Ave., with Rev. T. Edward Holland and Dr. Randall A. Corkern officiating. Interment at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to service time, where the Symbolic Lodge Officers Association will conduct a masonic service at 10:45 a.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Akron, 1670 Shatto Ave., Akron 44313, or to the Salvation Army, 190 S. Maple St., Akron 44302. (Billow FALLS Chapel, 867-4141.)

Mary Ellen Chestley
Mary Ellen Chestley passed away April 23, 1998. She was a member of Forest Hill Community Church, 724 Damon St., Akron, where a memorial service will be held May 3, 1998, at 3 p.m.

John ``Pudge'' Cirullo
TALLMADGE -- John ``Pudge'' Cirullo, 79, passed away May 8, 1998, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Clarksburg, W. Va., he lived in the Tallmadge area for the past 40 years. Mr. Cirullo served in the 504th Airborne Division of the U. S. Army during World War II, and was a member of Iron Worker's Local 17 for 50 years. Preceded in death by his grandson, John III; and infant great-granddaughter, Kirsten Senn, he is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons and daughters-in-law, John Jr. and Emma of Tallmadge, George and Gloria of Hartville; daughter and son-in-law, Leona and Robert Senn of Tallmadge; grandchildren, Lisa (Michael) Schweyer, Tina (Bob) Underwood, Kerry Cirullo and fiance, Keith Sutherland, Tony (Beverly) Archer, Robert Eric (Kari) Senn, and Michael, Kyle, and Meaghan Cirullo; great-grandchildren, Britney, Lauren, Danielle, Robbie, John, Ryan, and Patrick; brothers, Bernard and Joseph Cirullo; and sisters, Antoinette Bisset, Mary Jermont, Catherine Armenti, and Marjorie Louk. Funeral services will be Monday, 1 p.m., at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd. (Route 91), Akron, with Father John Hengle officiating. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to Hospice Visiting Nurse Service, 1200 McArthur Dr., Akron 44320. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

Ruby A. Clement (Mason)
BARBERTON -- Ruby A. Clement (Mason), 82, died May 8, 1998. She was born in Monterey, Tenn., and was a life resident of Barberton. Ruby had worked in the restaurant business all of her life and was known for her culinary talents by many. Preceded in death by husband, Worley Mason, she is survived by son, James (Adele) Mason of Clinton; daughter, Cheryl (Richard) Ozmore of Barberton; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; brothers, Raymond of Barberton, Aurthur of Norton, Edgar of Alabama; sisters, Beulah Trout of Maryland, Emma J. Walters of Norton. Funeral services will be Monday, 2 p.m., at the Hahn Funeral Home, Rev. Joyce Carr officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Calling hours will be two hours prior to the service time. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467.)

William H. Clepper Sr.
William Henry Clepper Sr. (Tootsie) departed this life May 18, 1998, after a short illness. He was born March 31, 1928, in Monohalia, W. Va. He lived and worked in the Akron area for 50 years. He served in the U. S. Navy as a Steward Mate 1st Class, honorably discharged in 1948. He worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 38 1/2 years before retiring in 1990. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Pashion and Vance Oney, and John Williams; son, Eugene Clepper. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Clara Clepper; sons, William (Sandra) Clepper Jr., John (Dreama) Clepper; daughters, Virginia (Robert) Clepper, Brenda (Lundy) Robinson, Eileen (Watson) Singleton, Alice (Grady) Rice; 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; special friend of 40 years, George Hammett; goddaughter, Annie Robinson. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 22, 1998, at 2 p.m., at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Lorenzo Glenn officiating. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1125 Ackley St. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Vynita ``Von'' Cogar
Vynita ``Von'' Cogar, formerly of Akron/Cleveland, passed away May 10, 1998, at her home in Hudson, Fla. Preceded in death by husband, Denver ``Cecil'' Cogar; sister, Kack; and brother, June, she is survived by sister, Cricket of Akron, Faye of Spring Hill, Fla.; and a host of nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed. Services will be Saturday, May 16, at Family Funeral Care of Hudson, Fla. (1-813-863-1000.)

Flora L. Fouts Cognion
Flora L. Fouts Cognion, 86, of West Lafayette, died Sunday, May 10, 1998. She was born July 22, 1911, in Pennsville, Morgan County, Ohio, to the late William F. and Letitia L. Fouts. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School, Dresden, Ohio, was a housewife and short order cook for restaurants in Coshocton County. Her memberships included Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Wills Creek, St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church in Newcomerstown, and Rosary and Altar societies of the church. Preceded in death by two infant children; brothers, Herbert Fouts, Charles Fouts and Henry Fouts; and sister, Georgia Ruth McConnell; she is survived by her husband, Walter V. Cognion (whom she married July 27, 1932 in Dresden); sons, Leonard A. (Darlene) Cognion of Roscoe, Donald W. (Barbara) Cognion of Coshocton, and William F. (Darlene) Cognion of West Lafayette; daughters, Dorothy A. Miller of West Lafayette, Sara V. Grewell of Newcomerstown, and Mrs. Allan (Ann L.) Otterstedt of Coshocton; 31 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Carrie Davis of Phoenix, Ariz., Grace McBride Williams of Cuyahoga Falls, and Tena Schueller of Akron; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at Given-Dawson Funeral Home, 419 East Main Street, West Lafayette, with Christian Wake Service, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral Mass Wednesday, May 13, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church, in Newcomerstown, Ohio, Father Ed Keck officiating. Burial at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Cemetery, Wills Creek, Ohio.

Pastor William Edward Cole
Pastor William Edward Cole, 70, of Bunnell, Fla., formerly of Hartville and Alliance, passed away unexpectedly May 11. Born Feb. 9, 1928, in New Baltimore, Ohio, to the late James and Sarah Cole, he was a resident of Florida for the past 20 years. He pastored at Grace Brethren Church of Palm Beach and managed a Gospel book shop in Daytona Beach. Pastor Bill was also active in migrant missionary ministries. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Joan of Bunnell, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Jack Howard of Eagle Lake, Fla.; sons and daughters-in-law, Pastor Gary and Grace Cole of Gainesville, Ga., Jonathan and Laura Cole of Tallmadge, David and Tammy Cole of Phoenix, Ariz.; brother, Charles Cole of Cleveland; 15 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Friends may call Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Arnold Funeral Home in Hartville. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at the New Baltimore Community Church, with Pastor Ken Baker officiating. There are calling hours at the church Saturday, 10 to 11 a.m. Interment at Marlboro Cemetery. (Arnold, Hartville, 877-9364.)

Carl ``Bud'' Combs
Carl ``Bud'' Combs, entered the gates of Heaven on May 7, 1998, after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be missed by his friend and companion, Delores ``Dee'' Starchvick; children, Nancy (Mark) Coulis, Walter (Nancy), Diana (John) King, Max (Martha), Glenn, Larry, and Lester. He was the loving grandfather of 13, great-grandfather of one; dear brother of Clyde (Mary), Adrian, Eldred (Pauline), Edward (Peg), Mildred McLaughlin, Sharon Rose Thatcher, and Kathleen Moga; loving uncle and friend. Funeral services Tuesday, May 12, 1998, at 1 p.m., at the chapel of Hillside Memorial Park in Akron. Visitation one hour prior to services. Friends may call at Bican Brothers Funeral Home, 5215 Fleet Ave., Cleveland, Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Bican, 641-9128.)

Jaunita Coney
Jaunita Coney, 68, passed away at Hospice Care Center, May 16, 1998. She was born June 7, 1929 in Tennessee, the daughter of Jack & Gladys Ault. Jaunita retired from E.J. Hamad Restaurant after being employed for 28 years. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, James Walker; and brother, Billie Ault. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Jack Martin, Hilda and Daniel Wagle, and Geraldine and Steve Koerber; son and daughter-in-law, Billie and Denise Walker; stepfather, Adam Skibiski; daughter-in-law, Pattie Walker; 23 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Graveside Memorial Services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Hillside Memorial Park. If desired, contributions may be directed to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, Ohio 44333. (FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 784-3334.)

Steve Conobre
Steve Conobre, 73, died Saturday, May 2, 1998. He was born in Akron. He retired as a general manager of MargoLincoln-Mercury and had worked for Don Joseph Chrysler-Plymoth. He was a veteran of the Navy serving in WWII on the USS Intrepid. Mr. Conobre is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mitzi; daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and Tom Seibel, Pookie and Bruce Barnes; beloved granddaughters, Nichole and Brittany Barnes; sister, Zora Heller; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Anne and Wally Hrkman; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (time to be announced) at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd. Interment Rose Hill Burial Park. The family will receive friends Monday 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made to St. Demetrius Serbian Orthodox Church. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz 724-1281)

Leo H. Conroy
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Leo H. Conroy, 79, died May 7, 1998. Mr. Conroy was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls the past 23 years, moving there from Akron. He retired in 1981 as a machinist for the Mechanical Mold & Machine Co., was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U. S. Navy. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Robert Rottler of Southington, Conn.; son, Thomas E. of Portland, Ore.; daughter, Eileen Conroy and her husband, Michael McHugh, of Arvada, Colo.; son, Paul of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Jennifer, Kevin, and Laura Rottler, and John, Caitlin, and Anna McHugh. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Friends may call from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Monday at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurse Hospice Program, 1200 McArthur Dr., Akron 44320, in his memory. (Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home

Donald E. Cottrell, Sr.
BARBERTON -- Donald E. Cottrell, Sr., 72, died May 1, 1998. He was a life resident of Barberton and member of the Civitan Club. He is survived by wife of 49 1/2 years, Barbara; sons, Donald Jr. (Cynthea), Kenneth (Lonna); daughters, Kathryn (Ron) Morgan, April (Bob) Byrd, Donna (Donald) Smith; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the family. (Campfield-Hickman- Collier, 745-3161.)

Rev. Charles M. Cradlebaugh
Rev. Charles M. Cradlebaugh, 60, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 8, 1998, at Akron General Hospital. He was born June 2, 1937, in Summit County, the son of Guy M. and Stella M. (Ritz) Cradlebaugh. Rev. Cradlebaugh was retired from the City of Akron Water Treatment Department with 37 years of service, and served as pastor of the North Arlington Church of God. He was a member of the AFSCME 1360, and also served as secretary-treasurer. Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Shirley (Briggs); his mother, Stella Cradlebaugh; son, Terry Lee; daughters and son-in-law, Christine and Curt Dancy, Cherie and Jeffrey Ross, Wendy and William Lee; sister, Stella Marie Cradlebaugh; brothers and sisters-in-law, LeRoy ``Bing'' and Mary Cradlebaugh, Gerald and Jenny Cradlebaugh; grandchildren, David, Tim, Terry, Jeremy, Matthew, Misty, Kenneth, Melissa, Jason, Joshuea, Willie, Terri, Dustin, Sierra, Nicholas, C. J., Angie, Crystal; several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Friends may call Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. at Gilchrist Road, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Judy Carny officiating. Interment at Northlawn Cemetery, at the convenience of the family. (FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 784-3334.)

Kathryn M. ``Kay'' Craig
Kathryn M. ``Kay'' Craig, 94, passed away April 30, 1998. Born in Osceola Mills, Pa., she resided in Akron most of her life, moving to Port Charlotte, Fla., in 1971 after retiring, and returning to Akron in 1987. Mrs. Craig was employed as a nurse with the Akron Health Department, and attended St. Matthews, St. Vincent, and St. Hilary Catholic churches. Preceded in death by husbands, Jerry Polm and William Craig; brothers, Raymond, Joseph, and Vincent; and parents, Frank and Jessie Scovern; she is survived by relatives and close friends who loved her, Gladys Scovern, Raymond and Linda Scovern, James and Jill Scovern, Mary and Tom McLaughlin, Barbara and John Jacobson, Patsy Templeton, Betty Ann Miller, Sue and Tom Thomas, and Elsie Mendez. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, 10 a.m., at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2603 Benton St., Akron. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd. (Route 91), Akron, from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

Ralph F. Crown
Ralph F. Crown, 89, passed away May 8, 1998, at Akron General Medical Center. Retired from B. F. Goodrich, Mr. Crown had lived in Florida for 26 years before returning to Wadsworth in 1996. He was an active member of the Lockwood United Methodist Church. A member of the Portage Lakes Lodge 752, he was a 32nd Degree Mason with a 50-year membership in the Scottish Rite. Preceded in death by his brother, Victor Crown; grandson, Teddy Crown; and sister-in-law, Katherine (Gron) Crown, he is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ethel (Gron) Crown; son, Clifford H. (Sandra) Crown; granddaughter, Tamara, all of Tennessee; sisters-in-law, Jane Gron of Fairlawn, Helen (Donald) Cox of Sharon Center, Jean (Edward) Watring of Florida, Marjorie Crown of Wadsworth; brother-in-law, Clifford Jack (Shirley) Gron of Tallmadge; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Calling hours will be Monday from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Fairlawn Chapel (39 S. Miller Rd.), where Rev. Richard Duane Smith will officiate at services at 2 p.m. Private interment will take place at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Fairlawn, 867-7306.)

Cecil D. Cunningham
Cecil D. Cunningham, 80, passed away May 9, 1998, at Akron City Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Linden, Ala., he had lived in the Akron community since 1953. He was employed by the City of Akron Urban Renewal Department, retiring in 1982, and was an honorably discharged United States Army veteran of World War II. Preceded in death by his son, Eric A. Cunningham; mother, Rose L. Cunningham; and sister, Jettie Daniels, he leaves, to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Hattie Lee; sons, Gavin (Deborah), Philip, and Alvin; daughters, Gabriella Haslam, Llona Forney, Vicky (Kenneth) Paisley, and Sondra (Christopher) Harris; 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including special friend, Mr. Lewis Milbry. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 16, 1998, 12 p.m., at Antioch Baptist Church, 670 Wooster Ave., Dr. J. Wayman Butts officiating, and where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to 577 Edgewood Ave. (SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO TURNER & RHODEN, 724-1201.)

Joe O. Curry
Joe O. Curry, 74, passed away May 5, 1998, at Akron City Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Talladega, Ala., he lived in this community 55 years. He was employed as a real estate broker for J. Ostell Curry, last working in 1992. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, serving as a deacon, Mt. Calvary Lodge 76, the National Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtists. Mr. Curry is survived by wife, Velma Alice Thomas Curry; sons, Frank (Nina) Curry, Jay (Christine) Curry, both of Akron; daughter, Margaret (Edward) Pruitt of San Diego, Calif.; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; brother, Frank Curry of Talladega, Ala.; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Bethel Baptist Church, with Reverend Darrel Isaiah officiating and Reverend G. A. Humphrey Sr. eulogizing. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the church Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1129 Seventh Ave. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)