Juanita M. Bahry
Juanita M. Bahry, 78, passed away Saturday, May 30, 1998. She is survived by daughter, Donna Bahry of Nashville, Tenn.; brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Cindy Karam of Akron. Services will be Tuesday; for time and place, call the funeral home. (ADAMS MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 535-9186.)

Genevieve S. Barta
Genevieve S. Barta, 80, a resident of Akron until 1992, passed away at Franklin Health Care Center in Virginia on May 30, 1998. Preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Charles Barta, she is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Makinson of Henry, Va.; son, Charles Barta of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Charlotte Quinn of Ferrum, Va., Cindy Apple of Asheville, N.C., Dick and Ken Makinson, both of Tucson, Ariz.; nine great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Elijah V. Bartee
Elijah Vickers Bartee ``Booty Green,'' 45, passed away May 26, 1998, at Akron General Medical Center. Born in Barberton, he had lived in the Akron area. Preceded in death by parents, Elie Vickers Sr. and Katie Bartee, he is survived by sons, Michael Jones, Daniel and Anthony Mayfield; daughter, Chandler Hall; three grandchildren; mother, Louise Vickers; 10 brothers, 12 sisters, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 1998, at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Earl Morrow officiating. Interment at Lakewood Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Procession will form at 715 City View. Condolences may be sent to 715 City View and 382 Wildwood. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Maggie Bates
Maggie Bates, 96, went home to be with the Lord at Bridgepark Nursing Home. Born in Monroe, Louisiana, she lived in this community for over a year. She was a member of St. James Baptist Church in Shelby, Mississippi. Maggie is survived by devoted daughters, Jessie Clay of Akron, Ossie Tucker of Columbus, Ruthie Brittian of Shelby, Miss.; loving grandchildren, great-granchildren, great-great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Stewart and Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. David Carr officiating. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Procession will form at 899 Rosamond and condolences may be sent to 692 Glendora. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Fletcher Roosevelt Battle
Fletcher Roosevelt Battle, 96, passed away May 31, 1998, at Ridge Place Nursing Home. Born in Union Springs, Ala., he had lived in this community since 1925. He was employed by B. F. Goodrich for 37 years, retiring in 1962. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church and Phoenix Lodge 112. Fletcher was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Hattie. Fletcher is survived by his brothers, Johnny Battle of Fairfield, Ala., and Silas (Loretta) Battle of Louisville, Ky.; a mulitude of cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives to the fourth generation; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, Rev. William Bunton officiating. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Procession will form at 938 Sheridan St., and condolences may be sent to 1285 Vale Dr. Apt. A, Copley 44321. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Howard E. Baughman
Howard E. Baughman, 73, formerly of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 1998, in California, where he resided the last 20 years. Mr. Baughman retired from Firestone after 34 years service and served in the Coast Guard during World War II. He was a member of Goss Memorial Church and attended Faith Bible Fellowship in California. He is survived by his wife, Bette; sons, James Baughman and David Magenau; daughter, Kathleen Schmitt; brothers, Elmer, John and Tom Baughman; sister, Irene Benson; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Service will be Tuesday, 1 p.m. at Goss Memorial Church, 2247 11th St. S.W., Rev. Curt Thomas and Rev. Gene Beezer officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. If desired, donations may be made to Faith Bible Fellowship, 1545 Wagner Dr., El Cajon, CA 92020 or Haven of Rest Ministries. (Bacher, 644-0024.)

Ralph T. Bechter
Ralph T. Bechter, 68, passed away Saturday, June 27, 1998. He was born October 31, 1929, in Akron, Ohio. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and was a United States Army veteran. Mr. Bechter was an avid golfer, playing at most area golf courses. He retired from The Diamond Foundry after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Minnie Bechter and brothers, Robert and Charles Bechter, he is survived by his wife, Rose; son, Jeff of New Port Richey, Fla.; daughter, Diane and grandson, J.D. of Akron; sisters, Mary Harvey of Owings, Md., and Mildred Lerch of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. No calling hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Hilary Catholic Church, Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Following Mass, a committal service will be at 10:45 a.m. at the CIRIELLO FUNERAL HOME--ROSE HILL CHAPEL, 3653 W. Market St. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. For those who wish, memorials may be sent to the family. (CIRIELLO FUNERAL HOME--ROSE HILL CHAPEL, 666-3089.)

Judith L. Beckwith
Judith L. Beckwith, 48, passed away after a long illness Sunday, June 28, 1998 at St. Thomas Hospital. Judi was born on July 22, 1949, the daughter of Stephen and Ruth Balko. She delivered her class invocation upon graduation from Akron School of Practical Nursing in 1993. Judi was a member of St. Martha Church. She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Beckwith; daughter, Michelle Frame; sons and daughter-in-law, John Frame, Richard and Jennie Frame; brother and sister-in-law, Stephen and Pat Balko; five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. Friends may call one hour prior to services. If desired, contributions may be directed to the family. (FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 784-3334.)

Mary Beth Beddow
RITTMAN -- Mary Beth Beddow, 29, passed away June 9, 1998. Born Feb. 3, 1969, in Crawford County, Pa., she is survived by husband, Brett A. Beddow; daughters, Hope Nicole and Kirsten Lee; mother, Henrietta (Richard) Phillips of Norton; brothers, Rosco Crawford, James L. Crawford Sr., and Milan Crawford, all of Pennsylvania; sisters, Sheila (Delmar) Preston of Pennsylvania, Patricia (Sonny) Walls of Delaware, Joanne (Gary) Ostrowski of Doylestown, and Diane (Charles) Beatty of Pennsylvania; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 1998, at Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave., Barberton, Pastor Bob Combs officiating. Burial at Western Star Cemetery. Calling hours TODAY, 6 to 9 p.m. (Cox, Barberton, 745-3311.)

Donald Lee Beers
Donald Lee Beers, 57, of Akron, passed away June 8, 1998, at Akron City Hospital. He was born July 16, 1940, in Akron, the son of Clarence and Goldie Beers. Mr. Beers was a retired truck driver, and a member of Eagles Lodge 555. Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, Joan; mother, Goldie Wise; daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Michael Helmacy; sister and brother-in-law, Delores and Dennis Anderson; sister-in-law, Betty Beers; niece, Kim Kostelny; nephew, Eric and Lisa Smiley, and Alexis Smiley. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence and brother, Clarence Jr. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. at Gilchrist Road, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, with Pastor Jim Abe officiating. Fraternal Order of Eagles service will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. (FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 784-3334.)

Margaret Mary Beesing
Margaret Mary Beesing, 87, of Freeport, died Monday, June 8, 1998, at the home of her daughter, Mary B. Wynn of Memphis, Tenn. Born April 22, 1911, in Conneaut, she was a daughter of the late Charles C. Toomey and Cora R. Williams Toomey. She was a 1931 graduate of Conneaut High School. On Aug. 30, 1932, she married Donald W. Beesing. In 1971, they moved from Cuyahoga Falls to Piedmont, and then in 1989 moved to Freeport. Mr. Beesing died Sept. 24, 1994. She was also preceded in death by brother, Walter Toomey; sisters, Charlene Toomey and Mrs. Walter (Florence) Graham; and grandsons, Donald William Beesing II and Adam Lee Casey. Surviving are sons and daughters, Mrs. Roy (Mary) Wynn of Memphis, Tenn., Sister Maria Beesing, O.P., of Akron, Mrs. Gene (Joan) Serri of Cuyahoga Falls, Robert W. Beesing of Eagle River, Alaska, Charles L. Beesing of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., David R. Beesing of Stow, Mrs. Ray (Martha) Casey of Cuyahoga Falls, Mrs. Douglas (Judith) Rawlings of Farmington, Maine, Mrs. James (Monica) Daymon of Stow, and Mrs. Sigmund (Miriam) Lygre of St. Paul, Minn.; brother, Robert F. Toomey of Wilmington, Del., sister, Mrs. Lee (Regina) Pettit of Del Ray Beach, Fla., 40 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 12, 1998, at St. Matthias Catholic Church in Freeport, with Fr. William Cross officiating. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Koch Funeral Home in Freeport, with vigil service at 7:45 p.m. at the funeral home. (Koch, Freeport, 1-740-658-3470.)

Sonia C. Benderoff
HUDSON -- Sonia C. Benderoff, was the beloved sister of the late Olga C., Demetri C. and V. C. Benderoff. The family prefers that those who wish, may make contributions in her name to the Benjamin Rose Institute, 850 Euclid Ave., Suite 1100, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Episcopal, 21 Aurora, Hudson, Ohio, Tuesday, June 9 at 4 p.m. Interment at Markille Cemetery in Hudson, Ohio. (BROWN-FORWARD SERVICE, 1-216-752-1200.)

Lily Reid Benedick
Lily Reid Benedick went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 1998. She was born in Dunnville, Ky., lived most of her life in the Akron area, and was a member of the Northwest Avenue Church of Christ in Tallmadge. Preceded in death by husband, Ross L., four sisters and one brother, she is survived by daughter, JoAnn McDaniel of Suffield; sons and daughter-in-law, William R. and Marilyn Bondurant of Akron, and Ronald R. Benedick of Akron; sister, Lois Phipps of Troy, Ohio; six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral service 9 a.m. Saturday at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 936 N. Main St., Rev. Ken Baldwin officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. (Hennessy-Bagnoli, AKRON, 376-4251.)

Roy O. Benshoff
Roy O. Benshoff, 87, of Ravenna, died Wednesday at Robinson Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness. Mr. Benshoff was preceded in death by his daughter, Jacqueline Yvonne Bolin; sister, Thelma Fern Benshoff; and brothers, Glen and Stanley (Pete) Benshoff. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Bullock (Gatewood) Benshoff; son, James Bullock of Ravenna; daughter, Dixie Benshoff Ludick (Tim) of Aurora; grandchildren, David Grant Benshoff Ludick of Aurora, Whitney Dehil of Cleveland, and Allyson Bolin of California. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dr. Russell Goldner officiating. Entombment at Grandview Memorial Park in Ravenna. (Wood-Kortright, 296-6436.)

John Benton
John Benton, 89, of 364 Campbell St., went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 1998, after a long illness. He was born in Alexander, Ala., and moved to Akron in 1994. He was a construction worker most of his life and retired from state employment. He leaves, to mourn, his beloved niece, Mattie McDonald of the resident. Funeral services Tuesday, June 16, at 12 noon, at Turner & Rhoden Memorial Home, Rev. Frank Morse officiating. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. Condolences may be sent to 364 Campbell St., Akron 44307. (JERRY JONES JR. FUNERAL SERVICES, 253-9484.)

Elizabeth Berta
Elizabeth Berta, 101, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 1998, in Syracuse, N. Y. She was born in Hungary, and was a member of Christ Reformed Church, Dorcas Guild, Hungarian American Club, and the Hungarian Club of Barberton. Mrs. Berta was preceded in death by husband, Bertalon. She is survived by daughter, Betty Schadle of Syracuse, N. Y.; grandson, Anthony Schadle of Orlando, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Nicole and Christopher Schadle of Orlando, Fla. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd., Rt. Rev. Dr. Tibor Domotor officiating. Interment at Lakewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.)

Rosie Leah Beule
Rosie Leah Beule, 94, died May 30, 1998. Born in Londonderry Township, Ohio, on July 26, 1903, she had lived in Tallmadge and North Canton most of her life; the last six years at Heather Knoll. She was a former member of Moorefield Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by husband of 54 years, Fred John Beule, in 1984, she is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Harry T. and Carol Beule of North Canton; daughter, Donna Pinkston of Tallmadge; grandchildren, Martin Pinkston, Matthew Pinkston, Dr. Shannon Pinkston, John Beule, and David Beule; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. TUESDAY at the Billow TALLMADGE Chapel, 17 Southwest Ave., with Dr. Donard M.Engle officiating. Interment to follow at Greenmont Union Cemetery in Freeport, Ohio. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to service time. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Heather Knoll, 1134 North Ave., Tallmadge, 44278. (Billow TALLMADGE Chapel, 867-4141.)

Mr. Louis W. Bissell
ATLANTA, Ga. -- Mr. Louis W. Bissell, of Atlanta, died June 4, 1998. Preceded in death by his father, Leroy Bissell, he is survived by his mother, Hazel M. Bissell of Peachtree City, and sisters, Lauren Thibodeau, Valerie Sherman and Pamela Bissell, all of Ohio, and other relatives. A memorial service will be held June 7 at 3 p.m. at Oglethorpe Hill, officiated by Rev. Stephen Bacon. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2581 Piedmont Rd. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324. Arrangements by H. M. Patterson & Son Oglethorpe Hill, 4550 Peachtree Rd. (404) 261-3510.

Russell R. Bland
Russell R. Bland, 76, passed away June 3, 1998, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton. He was born Aug. 5, 1921, in Reader, W. Va., the son of John and Austa Bland. Mr. Bland was a veteran of World War II in the U. S. Marine Corps. He loved and enjoyed being a carpenter, which was also his trade. He leaves his loving wife of 58 years, Gladys; loving daughter, Maisie Austin; grandchildren, Russell and Dana Austin, and Scott and Angi Austin; great-grandchildren, Brittani, Amanda, Taylor, and Andrew; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. TODAY at FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. (at Gilchrist Road) where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, with Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Interment at Hillside Cemetery. (FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 784-3334.)

Jessie L. Blanton
Jessie L. Blanton, 79, departed this earthly life on May 27, 1998 at the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York, N.Y., after a long illness. She leaves to cherish her memory, a loving son, William (Ruth) Kindall of Akron; a loving daughter, Lena (James) Mack of New York, N.Y.; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until noon at the Turner-Rhoden Chapel, Pastor Samuel Johnson officiating. Interment following at Lakewood Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to: 822 Amherst, Akron, 44311. (SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO TURNER & RHODEN, 724-1201.)

Patricia R. Blough
WADSWORTH -- Patricia R. Blough, 62, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 4, 1998, at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital. Mrs. Blough was born in Dublin, Ireland, and resided in Wadsworth 38 years. She was a salesperson at Dillard's in Summit Mall, retiring two weeks ago with 25 years service, and a sales agent with Cutler-Marting Realty. She was a graduate of Loretta College in Dublin, and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Ohio Board of Realtors. Mrs. Blough is survived by daughters, Mary of North Canton and Elizabeth of Cleveland; sons, William of Tampa, Fla., and John of Fairlawn; brothers, Murtha Rooney II of Chicago, Ill., and Frederick Rooney of Wales. She was preceded in death by husband, William; and parents, Murtha and Elizabeth Rooney. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, where the Rosary will be recited at 8:45 p.m. Funeral services Monday, 9 a.m., at the funeral home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 272 Broad St., Wadsworth, Rev. J. Norman Riley officiating. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Medina County SPCA, P.O. Box 135, Medina 44258. (Hilliard Cox Mullaney, 334-1501.)

Daniel Boggs
Daniel Boggs, 61, passed away June 8, 1998, at Akron General Medical Center. He was born in Neon, Ky., was formerly of Chicago, and had lived in the Akron area most of his life. Mr. Boggs had been employed with Miller's Packing Co. from 1988 to 1992. He is survived by two children of Chicago; brothers, Milton Boggs and Randol Glover; sister, Bessie Mason; nephews, Milton Boggs II and Walter Carpenter; and niece, Charlene Host. A memorial service will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd., Rev. Harvey Greathouse officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time Thursday. (Prentice, 753-7721.)

Raymond A. Bolden
Raymond A. Bolden, 89, passed away May 28, 1998. Funeral services will be TODAY, 2 p.m., at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Akron, with Pastors David Frees and Cathleen Arble officiating. Services will conclude at the funeral home, with private burial at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until service time TODAY, where an Elders service will be held at 12:45 p.m. Memorials may be made to Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, 2406 Ardwell Ave., Akron 44312. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

Althea King Bowker (Al)
Althea King Bowker (Al), 71, of Akron, passed away peacefully, with dignity, June 8, 1998, at the VNS Hospice Care Center, following a long illness with leukemia. Services will be held at 11 a.m. TODAY at ADAMS-MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 791 E. Market St., Akron. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNS Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. (ADAMS-MASON, 535-9186.)

Eve Braucher
Eve Braucher, 98, a former Akron florist, passed away in Anaheim, Calif. Preceded in death in 1974 by husband, Joseph Braucher, she is survived by daughters, Dolores Taylor of Parker, Colo., Avis Neuhart of Fullerton, Calif.; son, Karl Braucher of Cleveland, Texas; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Graveside services Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m., at Rose Hill Cemetery.

William Theodore Brent
BARBERTON -- William Theodore Brent, 76, died June 13, 1998. A life resident of Barberton, he was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, and Northern Illinois College of Optometry; he practiced optometry in Barberton for 43 years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, National Lodge No. 568 F&AM, 32nd Degree, Valley of Cleveland, Tadmor Temple, and Barberton Elks Lodge No. 982. Preceded in death by son, William T. Jr., he is survived by wife, Kathleen; son, Richard (Terrie) of Norton; daughter, Deborah (Don) Booth of Doylestown; and son, James of Golden, Colo. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse Service of Hospice, 1200 McArthur Dr., Akron 44320. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

M. Alberta Payne Price Brock
TENNESSEE -- M. Alberta Payne Price Brock, formerly a resident of Cuyahoga Falls and Akron, passed away June 5, 1998, in Tullahoma, Tenn., after a fall in her Estill Springs, Tenn., home. Born Aug. 25, 1926, in Franklin County, Tenn., she was a former employee of Sun Rubber and Sears Chapel Hill. She also was a member of the Akron Chapter O.E.S. She is survived by her husband, Dow A. Brock of Estill Springs, Tenn.; son, Gary B. Price of Dallas, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Michael Redfern of Cuyahoga Falls; granddaughters, Manda and Sarah Redfern of Cuyahoga Falls; sisters, Mary Floyd and Ruth Blair of Decherd, Tenn., Naoma Hambrick of Prescott, Ariz.; brothers, Allen Garner Payne of Akron, Frank Payne and Lindsay Payne, both of Florida. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. Graveside services were conducted by Brother Byron Lawrence of New Center Grove Church of Christ in Tennessee.

Lawrence W. Brooks
UNIONTOWN -- Lawrence W. Brooks, 57, went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 1998, after a short illness. Born in Brilliant, Ohio, Mr. Brooks lived most of his life in the Akron area, and was employed as an engineer with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in the Tire Technology Division for 34 years. He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ, where he served as treasurer, deacon, and Sunday School teacher, and was a member of the Goodyear 25-Year Club and Ohio Genealogy Society. Preceded in death by his father, Raymond, in 1986, he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Karen (Westfall); son, Steven and fiancee, Amy Graber, of Uniontown; daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Clinton Young Jr. of Negley, Ohio; granddaughter, Rebecca Young of Negley, Ohio; mother, Wilma Brooks of Brilliant, Ohio; sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Malcolm Fellows of Brilliant, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday, 11 a.m., at Hopkins Lawver UNIONTOWN Funeral Home, 3553 Northdale St., with Rev. Richard Beck officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and one hour prior to service time Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Grace United Church of Christ, 13275 Cleveland Ave. N.W., Uniontown 44685. (Hopkins Lawver, UNIONTOWN, 733-6271.)

George L. Brown Jr.
George L. Brown Jr., 74, passed away June 1, 1998. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime resident of this community. He had been employed as a rubber worker for the B. F. Goodrich Co., retiring in 1988 after 43 years of service. He is survived by wife, Betty; daughter, Sharilyn (Keith) Kendrick; son, Dale Cook, all of Akron; three grandchildren; sister, Jewel (J. C.) Marsalis of Detroit, Mich.; brothers, Tommie Cuyler of Detroit, Mich., Harold (Joan) Brown of Schenectady, N. Y.; stepsons, David Hartwell and Julius (Mary) Landrum Jr., both of Akron; a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services and interment will be held at 12 noon Thursday, June 4, 1998, at Glendale Cemetery, with Pastor Lorenzo Glenn officiating. Friends may call at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday from 11 a.m. until noon. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 2599 Romig Rd. Apt. 36. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Jannie Brown
Jannie Brown, 58, passed away June 24, 1998, at her home after a long illness. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 1, 1998 at 1 p.m. at the Jerusalem Baptist, 1225 Wooster Ave, where Rev. Mark Neal will be officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from Noon until 1 p.m. at the church. Family will receive friends, and condolences may be sent to, 862 Storer Ave., Akron, Ohio 44320. (SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO TURNER & RHODEN MEMORIAL, 724-1201.)

Catherine Noreen (Kitty) Bruce
STOW -- Catherine Noreen (Kitty) Bruce, 59, died Saturday, June 6, 1998. Born in Cleveland, she is survived by her husband, Robert; daughters, Diane McCann of Travis Air Force Base, Ca., Patricia Strickland of Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton; sons, Robert C. Bruce Jr. of Orrville, Michael J. Bruce of Lakewood; brother, Michael G. McCabe of W. Richfield; and seven grandchildren. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Edwin Shaw Hospital and the Holy Family Women's Circle for their loving care. Private memorial service will be conducted at the Redmon Funeral Home. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery in Brook Park. Memorials may be made to the Tribute and Memorial Gift Fund at Edwin Shaw Hospital Development Foundation, 1621 Flickinger Rd., Akron, Ohio 44398-6186. (Redmon, Stow, 688-6631.)

Sara A. ``Sally'' Bryan
DOYLESTOWN -- Sara A. ``Sally'' Bryan, age 56, died May 31, 1998. She was a life resident of the Doylestown area. She was a member of Doylestown United Methodist Church and a retired teacher from Chippewa Local Schools. She was preceded in death by her mother, Celia Bryan in 1976, and is survived by father, W. R. (Adele) Bryan of Sun City West, Ariz.; brother, Larry (Marge) Bryan of Jacksonville, Ill.; nephew, Mark Bryan; niece, Alexa Bryan; special friends, LaVerne and Esther Jean Yousey of Akron. Graveside service will be Tuesday, June 9, 11 a.m. at Chestnut Hill Cemetery with Dr. David Tennant and Rev. Jayne Byler officiating. Burial at Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday, June 9 at Doylestown United Methodist Church from 1 to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Doylestown Lions Club towards Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation. (Zak-Monbarren, 658-2211.)

Shirley Bryan
SALEM, S. C. -- Shirley Stough Bryan, 67, of Salem, S. C., died Sunday, May 31, 1998, at her residence, after a brief illness. Born in Greensboro, N. C., she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Mary Sherrill Stough, and had resided in Salem for the last nine years. Mrs. Bryan was a 1952 graduate of Meredith College in Raleigh, N. C., and married James C. Bryan in 1953. She resided in Akron from 1953 to 1989. Mr. Bryan was the manager of Corporate Plant Planning for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. She was the widow of the late James C. Bryan, and is survived by daughter, Deborah R. Bryan and her husband, John S. Auerbach of Johnson City, Tenn.; and sisters, Anne Upchurch of California and Martha Mulkey of Salem, S. C. No memorial service will be held. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Hospice of the Foothills Foundation, 390 Keowee School Rd., Seneca, S. C. 29672. Davenport Funeral Home in Walhalla, S. C., is handling the arrangements.

Jesse F. Burley
BARBERTON -- Jesse F. Burley, 78, died June 2, 1998. He was a 1949 graduate of Penn State, a resident of Barberton for 38 years, and retired from Babock & Wilcox after 32 years service. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of Knights of Columbus 1617 3rd Degree, Firestone V.F.W. 3383, past Exhalted Ruler of B.P.O.E. 982, and a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by son, Jesse W. Surviving are wife of 56 years, Elizabeth; sons, Daniel E. (Carol) and William J. (Laura); grandchildren, John, Michael, Matthew, Ian, Anna, Danette, Vincent, and Shannon; three great-grandchildren; and sisters, Betty Sadora and Louise Ornstein, both of New Jersey. Funeral services Saturday, 9:30 a.m., at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Fr. Robert Wisniewski, celebrant. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Augustine Endowment Fund. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 745-3161.)

James Everette Burns
James Everette Burns, 75, died Wednesday, June 10, 1998. Mr. Burns was born April 17, 1923, in Mt. Clare, W. Va., served with the U. S. Army during World War II and, prior to his retirement in 1985, was employed by the Brown Lumber Co. He is survived by his wife, Madeline; son, Roy Burns of Akron; sister, Maude Evanson of West Virginia; granddaughters, Stephenia, Laura, and Lisa Burns. No visitation or services. Cremation will take place, followed by interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. For those who wish, donations may be directed to the Burns family at 490 Ohio St., Akron 44304. (CIRIELLO FUNERAL HOME--ROSE HILL CHAPEL, 666-3089.)