Iva A. (Ivy) Tyson
TALLMADGE -- Iva A. (Ivy) Tyson, 95, of Tallmadge died Saturday, May 16, 1998. Mrs. Tyson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 24, 1892. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nevil. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Richard Kreiser; grandson, Chris (Agnes) Kreiser; and great-grandson, Ryan C. Kreiser. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 11 a.m. at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 339 Southwest Ave., Tallmadge. Interment Tallmadge Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, TODAY, 6 to 8 p.m. (Hennessy-Bagnoli, Tallmadge, 376-4251.)

Emma Jean Walters
NORTON -- Emma Jean Walters, ``Jean,'' went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 1998. Emma was born in Monterey, Tenn., and was a lifetime resident of Norton. She was retired from the Fairlawn Country Club, where she served as hostess, and attended Barberton Wesleyan Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by mother, ``Ma Todd''; daughter, Jo Ann McVaney; brother, Willard Todd; and sister, Ruby Clement. Emma is survived by her beloved son and daughter-in-law, John and Betty Walters; loving brothers, Arthur ``Art,'' Joseph, Edgar, and Raymond Todd; loving sister and best friend, Beulah ``Boodie'' Trout; grandchildren, Janet, Lisa, John, Don, and Kristi; great-grandchildren, Amy, Amanda, Danny, Mary, Christine, and Ronnie; great-great-grandchildren, Joshua and JoAnna; and many nieces and nephews. We will all miss you, Ma. Friends may call at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3250 Greenwich Rd. Norton, Friday evening from 7 to 9, where funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30, with Pastor Dennis McCoy and Pastor Vicky Starnes officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery. (Bacher, 825-3633.)

Ada L. Waters
Ada L. Waters, of Medina, 91, passed away at the October Hills Camp Grounds in Holmes County on May 17, 1998. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sharon Center. She was a homemaker. She is survived by daughters, Jean Waters and Betty Seymour; son, Don (Dixie) Waters of Louisburg, Tenn.; brother, Donald Becker of Xenia, Ohio; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon; and grandson, Rick Seymour. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Waite and Son Funeral Home Medina Chapel, 765 N. Court St., Medina, Rev. Jean M. Hansen officiating. Burial at Sharon Center Cemetery. Friends will be received Tuesday, 4 to 9 p.m., at Waite and Son. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund, 6462 Ridge Rd., Sharon Center 44274; or the Sharon Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Sharon Center. (Waite, 723-3229.)

Winifred L. Waterhouse
STOW -- Winifred L. Waterhouse, 58, died unexpectedly May 15, 1998. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, where a funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation in her memory. (Clifford-Shomaker, 928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home

Donald G. Weaver
``Charlie Steel Foot''
Donald G. Weaver, 69, passed away Thursday, May 14, in Akron. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva (Barker) Weaver. He is survived by his son, David Weaver (Peggy Shipley) of Akron; daughter, Donna Weaver (Tony Sideri) of Green; brother, Murry C. Weaver (Pat) of Crestline, Ohio; grandson, Brian Weaver of Green. Friends may call Sunday, from 3 to 6 p.m. at ADAMS-MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 791 E. Market St., Akron. Services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday. Graveside military rites will be held at Glendale Cemetery. (ADAMS-MASON, 535-9186.)

Edna Clarissa Welfley
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Edna Clarissa Welfley, 85, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away May 13, 1998. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the Cuyahoga Falls area, having worked for General Outdoor Advertising, and later becoming a self-employed bookkeeper. She was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ, Falls Cancer Club, and the Unattachees Dance Club. She was an avid dancer, golfer, and bowler, who loved Dixieland jazz, her church, and made the best homemade ``Grandma's noodles.'' Preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Dale; and daughter, Carol, she is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Judy of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Lisa, Mark, James, Jennifer, Scott, Jeff, Nicole, Megan, and Aimee; 10 great-grandchildren; and loving friend, Roy Bendell. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Monday, 1 p.m., at the Bethany United Church of Christ, 1235 Broad Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls 44223, Rev. Stephen Gehlert and Rev. Judith Christiansen presiding. Interment at Crown Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethany Church or Falls Cancer Club, P.O. Box 3244, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223. (Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.) A Golden Rule Funeral Home

Irma Whipple
Irma Whipple, 72, passed away at her residence May 14, 1998. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Tina Yaw; son, Bob Whipple; sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Rudy Langenburger; brother, Paul Heise; granddaughters, Jennifer, Sonya, and Melinda. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Whipple. Friends may call Monday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., (at Gilchrist Rd.) where services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Interment at Greensburg Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. (FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 784-3334.)

Lillian F. White
Lillian F. White, 83, passed away Saturday, May 30, 1998. She was born in Windber, Pa., and retired from the University of Akron food service department in 1985 with 17 years service. She was a member of Kenmore Senior Citizens. Mrs. White was preceded in death by husband, Russell, in 1983; sisters, Margarete Dayton, Kathleen Ake, Dorothy Williard; brothers, Evington, Verle, Foster, and Paul McClellan. She is survived by sisters, LaRue Kolarik, Jessie Seiler, and Marie (Wendell) Faith, all of Akron; brother, William McClellan of Stow; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m., at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd., Rev. Scott Carr officiating. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.)

Lillie G. White
Lillie G. White, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 15, 1998. Born April 1, 1904 in Port Gibson, Ms., she had been a resident of Summit County since 1924. She was a member of First Apostolic Faith Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, Missionary Service League member and was a deacon's wife. She was employed by the family of Atty. Dudley Maxon for over 56 years. Lillie was preceded in death by husband, Walker White, parents, Louis and LeAnna Mitchell, five brothers and three sisters. She is survived by sister, Ella Mae Sheppard of Cuyahoga Falls; sisters-in law, Zoe Mitchell, Akron, Cleo Mitchell of Chicago, Il.; nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; special cousins; adopted son, Freddie (Betty) Gill and a host of other friends. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 1998 at 7:30 P.M. at First Apostolic Faith Church, 790 Easter Ave., Akron, Ohio. District Elder Samuel L. Hampton officiating. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. Friends may call at the church from 6 to 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1850 Second Street Apt. 411, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Ruth Williams
Ruth Williams, 79, died May 16, 1998. Mrs. Williams was born in New Castle, Pa. and was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. A member of the New Covenant Presbyterian Church, she had formerly worked at O'Neil's and Halle's Department Stores. Preceded in death by husband of 59 years, Carl, in 1995; she is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Fran, Carl, Jr. and Sandy; daughter and son-in-law, Jeanie and Tom Kerns; grandchildren, Kimberly, Bob, Rhea, Beth, Scott, Jocelyn, Tiffany and Jennifer; six great grandchildren; brothers, Derwood and Frank Watkins. Services will be held 11 a.m. MONDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. John A. Gruneich and Rev. Tom Kerns officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home SUNDAY 5 to 8 p.m. and one hour before the service on Monday. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the New Covenant Presbyterian Church, 981 West Market St., Akron 44313. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Crystal J. Wix
Crystal J. Wix, 66, died Saturday, May 16, 1998. Mrs. Wix was born in Petroleum, W. Va., and had been an Ohio resident since 1944. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the Ohio Bell Telephone Co. She was a member of Park United Methodist Church and Telephone Pioneers of America. Mrs. Wix had a great love for Africa and spent five weeks there on safari. Preceded in death by her granddaughter, Alysha, she is survived by her children, Steven Stump of Jacksonville, Florida, Van (Karen) Stump of Akron, Sheila Galeano of Cuyahoga Falls, Lee (Ken) Messner, also of Akron, and Paula (Matt) Coffelt of Canton; sisters, Nancy Scott of Bath, New Hampshire, Shirley Greeson of Raleigh, Nc., and Mary Humphreys of Parkersburg, W. Va.; and six grandchildren. Family will receive friends Tuesday at the Ciriello Funeral Home, Rose Hill Chapel, 3653 W. Market St., where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m., Dr. Jack Dearth officiating. Entombment at Rose Hill Burial Park. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, Ohio 44333. (Ciriello Funeral Home, Rose Hill Chapel, 666-3089.)

Eula H. Wolford
Eula H. Wolford, 89, died May 18, 1998. Born in West Virginia, she had been a resident of Akron for 70 years. Mrs. Wolford was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple, where she was active with the Golden Agers. Preceded in death by her husband, William E., in 1966; and brothers, William and James Hensley, she is survived by sister and brother-in-law, Lenora and Elza Furbee of Akron; sisters, Jeanie Jarvis of Akron, and Leigh Hanscom of Bath Township; brother, John J. Hensley of Tallmadge; many beloved nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Dr. Charles F. Billington officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home TODAY, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel,867-4141.)

Ruby Lee Woods
Ruby Lee Woods, 88, of Akron, passed away May 19, 1998. Services will be held TODAY at 11 a.m. at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 811 Grant St. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Akron Grant Street, 253-8121.)

Elizabeth Forester Wyckoff
Elizabeth Forester Wyckoff, 80, of Hudson, died May 13, 1998, at Crown Center of Laurel Lake. She was the beloved wife of the late Taylor Wyckoff; loving mother of James (Katherine) Wyckoff of North Canton and Sarah ``Sally'' (Greg) Whitaker of Midland, Mich.; grandmother of Lindsey Wyckoff and Kristen Whitaker. Services at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 18, at the First Congregational Church, 47 Aurora St., Hudson. Friends may call one hour before service time Monday at the church. Contributions may be made in her memory to the church building fund.

Krome Yareff
Krome Yareff, 82, died Tuesday, May 19, 1998, at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Granite City, Ill., and was retired from Bonner and Buzzelli Distributing. He was a member of St. Thomas Eastern Orthodox Church, Teamsters Local 348, and Portage Lakes A.A.R.P. 2213. He is survived by wife of 60 years, Angeline of Akron; sons, Thomas (Diana) and Bob (Sharon) all of Green; daughter, Pat (Don) Elkins of Green; sister, Eleanor Dotin of Akron; brother-in-law, Dr. Louis Vitantonio of Wickliffe; sister-in-law, Lucy Yareff of Akron; grandchildren, Michael (Michelle), David (Ronda), Alison, Heather, and Joshua; stepgrandchildren, Kim, Rick, Scot, Rhonda, and Teri; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at St. Thomas Eastern Orthodox Church, where the body will lie in state one hour prior to service, Rev. Fr. James Wright officiating. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. 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 Parastas service will be held at 8 p.m. Donations may be made to St. Thomas Eastern Orthodox Church, 555 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Fairlawn 44333. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.)

Louis Carl Zirinski
BOSTON HEIGHTS -- Louis Carl Zirinski, 79, died Sunday at Elder Care Center in Cuyahoga Falls. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine (nee Kopcak); son, Louis A.; brothers, Frank Zirinski, Earl and Erwin Mosansky; sisters, Evelyn Jackson and Eleanor Nemeth. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann (Don) Glenny of Cuyahoga Falls, Joann (Tom) Krantz of Ravenna, and Dianne (Jeff) Humble of Streetsboro; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and sister, Jeanette Ehasz. Services will be held Thursday, May 21, 1998, at 10 a.m., at the Epiphany Lutheran Church, 10503 Valley View Rd., Northfield. Entombment at Crown Hill Mausoleum. Friends will be received at Johnson-Romito, a Golden Rule Funeral Home (Route 82, one mile west of Route 8), Northfield Center, Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (1-330-468-1443.)

Vincent (Jimmy) Ziruolo
Vincent (Jimmy) Ziruolo, 79, passed away April 28, 1998, in Lyndhurst, N. J. He retired from General Tire after 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Elsie of New Jersey; brothers, Fred of Florida, Herman of Cuyahoga Falls; and sister, Margie Filippi of Wadsworth. Burial was in New Jersey.