Helen DeCheco
Helen DeCheco, 75, of Firestone Park, died June 8, 1998. Mrs. DeCheco was a lifelong Akron resident who graduated from Garfield High School. She formerly worked at the Rempel Toy Co., and retired with 20 years service in 1988 from the Fred Arbogast Co. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J.; and her brother, Michael Oleniak, she leaves her sons and daughters-in-law, John T. (Jack) and Shirley DeCheco, Thomas O. (Todd), and Jackie DeCheco; grandchildren, Nathan and Max; sisters, Ann Oleniak, Mary Valatka, Rose Mayer, and Pauline Kalbus. There will be no calling hours. Private inurnment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Chapel Hill Christian School (South Campus) or the Visiting Nurse Hospice Program. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Akron Grant Street, 253-8121.)

Mario G. DelPozzo
Mario G. DelPozzo died of cancer at age 76. He was born in Gallitzin, Pa. He was preceded in death by parents, Nicolas and Anna; brother, David. He is survived by wife, Pauline; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Ann, Ron and Corina; daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Michael Huskisson, Regina and John Lindeman; stepchildren, Carolyn and Kathy Stefano, Linda (Richard) Seymour; grandchildren, Matt, Cherie, Michael, Brittney, Michael Brandon, Brianna, Troy, Derek; great-grandson, Justin. He served in the Lighter Than Air Group in the Navy during World War II. He worked at Goodyear Aerospace for 42 years, and was the past president of the Cuyahoga Falls Senior Travel Club. His local club affiliations were Castel di Sangro and the Goodyear Retirees. Mario found joy for the past 10 years volunteering for the Akron-Canton Food Bank and delivering for Mobile Meals. He always kept busy, and loved to travel. Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Park. Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 936 N. Main St., Akron, with a 7:30 p.m. wake service. Donations may be made to the Akron-Canton Food Bank, 546 Grant St., Akron 44311. (Hennessy-Bagnoli, AKRON, 376-4251.)

Marjorie B. Demboski
Marjorie B. Demboski, 73, passed away June 6, 1998 at Summit Villa Nursing Home. She was born August 11, 1924, the daughter of Valentine and Barbara Torok. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Jeffrey Jordan, and Patricia and Jeffrey Unger; sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Robin Demboski, and Daniel and Jennifer Demboski; and nine grandchildren. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday at FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. (at Gilchrist Rd.) where services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday. If desired, memorials may be made to Summit Villa Care Center Activity Department. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery in Randolph. (FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 784-3334.)

John J. Deskovich, Sr.
John J. Deskovich, Sr., 82, died Saturday, June 13, 1998. A native of Nanty Glow, Pa., Mr. Deskovich had worked as an electrician in the coal mines and later for the Akron Beacon Journal, where he retired after 25 years of service. He belonged to St. John the Baptist parish. His survivors include wife of 63 years, Ann (nee Morris); daughters, Sophie Phillips and Carol (Ron) Krosnick, both of Akron; sons, John Jr. (Sandy) of Green and Robert (Mary) of Akron; brother, Joe Deskovich of Chicago; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home (811 Grant St.) Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Akron-Grant, 253-8121.)

John (Marv) Dillard
John (Marv) Dillard, 72, passed away June 11, 1998. He leaves behind wife, Doris, daughter, Carol (George) Kunzin, and two grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNS of Hospice, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. (THE CREMATION SOCIETY OF OHIO, 535-1012.)

Sara A. (Sisco) Dillworth
UNIONTOWN -- Sara A. (Sisco) Dillworth, 64, passed away June 12, 1998. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. Mrs. Dillworth was employed as a cafeteria worker for the Springfield School District for 20 years, retiring in 1995, and also worked for Boebinger/Realty One. She was a member of Brown Street Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Thelma Sisco; and sister, Jane Brown, she is survived by her husband, Reginald ``Dink''; sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Margie of Uniontown, Craig and Cindy of Baltimore, Md.; daughter and son-in-law, Regina and Paul Mesko of Uniontown; and granddaughters, Kelly, Stacey, and Melissa Mesko, and Nichole, Brooke, and Leah Dillworth. Funeral services will be Monday, 10:30 a.m., at the Hopkins Lawver UNIONTOWN Funeral Home, 3553 Northdale St., with Keith Storment officiating. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. (Hopkins Lawver, Uniontown, 733-6271.)

Lois F. Dixon
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Lois F. Dixon, 69, beloved wife for 47 years of Robert, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 1998. She was born Feb. 6, 1929, in Akron, the daughter of William and Doris (Reed) Shaw. Mrs. Dixon enjoyed the 10 years she spent in Avon sales. Besides her husband, Robert, she is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Bonnie of Akron, David and Lorene of Arizona; grandsons, Steven and Daniel; sisters, Doris (Tom) Phelps of Akron, Helen Garstenslager of Cuyahoga Falls; brothers, William (Beatrice) Shaw of Medina; and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Northminster Presbyterian Church USA, 104 W. Portage Trail Ext., Akron, with Pastor Joseph W. Atkins Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VNS Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333. (CREMATION SOCIETY OF OHIO, 535-1012.)

William (Billy) Dobbins
William (Billy) Dobbins, 67, of Akron, died June 3, 1998. Billy was a life long Akron resident. He devoted his life to service to others by volunteering for local causes including Civic Theater, Akron University Marching Band, Soap Box Derby, March of Dimes, St. Bernard's Catholic Church and Hunger Center, and most recently, Childrens Hospital ``Kids Are Number 1 Run.'' His caring concern will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Sarah, Billy leaves his cousins and a host of friends in the downtown community, including Jack Deem. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, where friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. For those who wish, donations may be made to St. Bernard's Restoration Fund Phase II. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Akron Grant St., 253-8121.)

Idalee M. Doyle
Idalee M. Doyle, 76, of Tallmadge, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 12, 1998, at Cuyahoga Falls General. She was born Feb. 7, 1922, in Logansport, Ind., the daughter of Roman and Thelma Hoover. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Gary Grissett; sons and daughter-in-law, Howard and Jane Sayre, and Tom (Kris Swistak) Doyle; sisters, Dorothy Klingelheber, Juanita Kirkbridge, Marilyn Matics, Wilma Jean Toney, and Betty Brown; brothers, Eldon Hoover, Wilbur ``June'' Hoover, Donald Hoover, Ronald Hoover; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchldren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbnad, Thomas Doyle and by brothers, Charles and James Hoover. Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., where service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with Rev. John Phillips of First Church of God of Tallmadge officiating. Interment at Hillside Cemetery. (FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 784-3334.)

George Nick Dragich
George Nick Dragich, 71, of Mantua, died Tuesday, June 2, 1998. Survived by his wife, Marilyn Rae Schuman (married since 1954), and beloved by the Schuman families, he is also survived by sons, George Nick Dragich of Mantua, Michael Carl of Ft. Myers, Fla.; sisters, Elizabeth Metela and Stella Sharp, both of Pittsburgh, Pa., Cathy Liss of Florida, Martha Ann Rains of Austintown; brothers, Melvin of Northfield, Peter and Alexander of South Carolina, Martin of Mantua; grandchild, David William Gadomski. He was preceded in death by brothers, Michael and Louis. Funeral services at Shorts Funeral Home, Streetsboro Chapel, at 10 a.m. Friday, June 5, 1998, with calling hours Thursday, between 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Burial at Westlawn Cemetery in Mantua Township. (Shorts Funeral Home, 1-330-626-4966.)

Carla Jean Dugger
Carla Jean Dugger, 41, of Akron, died June 1, 1998. Mrs. Dugger was born in Akron, and was a lifelong area resident who graduated from Manchester High School. For the past eight years she had been employed as a relief inspector at the Empire Corp. She is survived by her husband, Michael; daughter, Roseanne at home; sons, Michael Jr. of Akron, Derrick at home; father, William Rowh of Barberton; sisters, Linda of Kentucky, Jackie of Georgia, and Debbie of California. Calling hours Friday, 1 to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 811 Grant St., Akron, where Rev. Howard Dumma will conduct services at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be sent to the family c/o the funeral home. (Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Akron Grant Street, 253-8121.)

Oliver ``Ollie'' Durrant
Oliver Durrant, 80, died Tuesday, June 2, at the VNS Hospice of Fairlawn. Mr. Durrant was a mechanical engineer at the Babcock & Wilcox Co. for 42 years. He was born in Chicago, graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1935, and graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1939. From 1943 to 1946, he served in the U. S. Naval Reserve as an engineering officer on the U.S.S. Bearss. He was part of the Allied Occupation Forces in Japan immediately after the surrender in August 1945. Mr. Durrant was listed as inventor on numerous patents, and did pioneering work in mechanical engineering on the first nuclear submarines. He also helped design the nuclear propulsion system for the N.S. Savannah. He was past president of the Greater Akron Metropolitan Ministries and an active volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. Oliver Durrant enjoyed golf, tennis, travel, and listening to the Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom Music Center. Mr. Durrant was a faithful member of the Bath United Church of Christ and served in numerous capacities. He was voted Bath Church Man of the Year in 1988. He leaves behind his wife, Shirley, of 48 years; son, Gary Durrant in Anniston, Ala.; daughter, Lynda Lemmon, son-in-law, Wesley Lemmon, and grandson, Jonathan Lemmon of Bath; son, Mark Durrant, daughter-in-law, Leslie Durrant, and granddaughters, Allegra, Diana, and Rachel of Cadillac, Mich.; and daughter, Martha Simonsen, son-in-law, Dale Simonsen, and granddaughters, Starr and Sara Simonsen of Lahaina, Hawaii. A memorial service will be held at Bath United Church of Christ, 3980 W. Bath Rd., on June 6, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bath Church Memorial Fund or the VNS Hospice at Fairlawn. (CREMATION SOCIETY OF OHIO, 535-1012.)

Andy Joseph Dyak
Andy Joseph Dyak, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, June 7, 1998. Mr. Dyak was a supervisor in accounting at the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., retiring after 40 years service. He taught Sunday School, was a trustee, past deacon, and past chairman of the board at Highview Avenue Baptist Church. He was also treasurer and member of the board for Camp Patmos of Kelly's Island, past treasurer and vice chairman for Youth for Christ, and founder and head of Baptist Men's Fellowship. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Betty; brother, Joseph (Irene) Dyak of Columbus; sister, Helen (Arnold) File of Arizona; brother-in-law, Dr. James (Esther) Gabhart of Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Highview Avenue Baptist Church, 1822 Highview Ave., where friends may call one hour prior to service time, Rev. Dean Henry and Pastor Dale Fisher officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Donations may be made to Camp Patmos, 7854 N. Boyden Rd., Sagamore Hills 44067. (Bacher, 644-0024.)