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Monday, April 18, 1977 Akron Beacon Journal B5 Lloyd Lilley Death Notices Lloyd Lilley, 59. of 515 Hartville Deaths Elsewhere Marguerite Orr Marguerite Orr, 64, of 851 Valdes died April 18. Mrs. Orr was born in Lisbon, O. She is survived by husband, Jason; sons, James, California, Raymond, Barberton, six grandchildren; brothers, Harvey Stockman, Lisbon, James Stockman, Florida; sisters, Mrs.

Pearl Jones, Lisbon, Miss Dorothy Stockman, Youngstown, O. Funeral announcements later. (Adams, 535-9186). Percy Parsons Percy P. Parsons, 70, of 202 Sand Run died April e.

16 at Akron City Hospital vpv5 after a sudden illness. He was born in Mans- field, Ohio and had lived in Akron 62 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Akron, William Cardinal Conway, 64, leader of the Catholic Church in the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland, in Armagh, Northern Ireland. Alan Hathway, 70, former ecutive editor who helped build Newsday into a 400,000" circulation newspaper, in' Palm Beach, Fla. Lester D.

Johnson, 69, former U.S. Customs Commissioner, in Miami. Sir Peter Kirk, 48, Conservative Party member of Eng-" land's Parliament for most Rose Csizmadia Rose Csizmadia, 82, of 616 Cole died April 16, at Akron City, Hospital. Family will receive friends at the Kertesz Funeral Home, 2433 Manchester Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services at the funeral home Tuesday, 1 p.m., the Very Tibor Domotor officiating.

Interment Glendale Cemetery. Prayer services Monday, 7:30 p.m. (Kertesz, 753-1066). Thomas H. Ewers NORTON Thomas Harold Ewers, 64, of Taylor Norton, died Saturday, at Akron City Hospital, after a short illness.

He was a lab technician at Ohio Brass and a member of the Mason's Lodge, No. 568, and a former member of the Akron Post Masters. He is survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Ewers, Barber-ton; wife, Margaret; son, David, Kent; daughter, Mrs.

'Beverly Gay- nor, Norton; two grandchildren; brother, Raymond Ewers, Illinois. Services Wednesday, 1 p.m., from the Monbarren Funeral Home, Doylestown, Rev. Harry Smith officiating. Interment Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Doylestown. Friends may call Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

at the funeral home, where Masonic Services will be at 7:15 p.m. (Monbarren, 658-6211). Harry Harker Harry W. 77, of 1258 Pitkin died April 16, 1977 at St. Thomas Hospital, after an ex- tanHori Jllnocc of the past 22 years, in Stee- pie Bumpstead, Essex.

Loyalty Lodge No. 645 Tadmor Shrine, and the Jesters. He was also a member of Yusef Khan Grotto Consitory Valley of Akron, Akron City Club, Portage Country Club, the Down died April 18 at Akron General Medical Center. Funeral announcements later. (Hopkins).

Rosa K. Love Rosa K. Love, 82, of 81 W. Mildred died April 16 after a long illness. She was born in Mifflin County, and had lived in Akron over 60 years.

She is survived by sons, Melvin R. Love, of Akron, L. N. Love, of Xenia, daughter, Linnie B. Love, of Akron; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.

NO CALLING HOURS. Funeral services Tuesday 10 a.m. at Green-lawn Cemetery Chapel, Rev. Gene H. Sackett officiating.

In lieu of other remembrances, memorials may be made to the Cancer Society. (Eckard-Baldwin, 760 E. Market, 535-7141). Carrie H. Martin Carrie H.

Martin, 82, of 65 Byers av. Apt. 1006, died at St. Thomas Hospital April 18. Funeral announcements later.

(Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543). Mary Mayer Mary Mayer, 57, of 866 Glenn died suddenly April 16. She is survived by mother, Mrs. Barbara Zettl of Akron. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.

at St. Bernard Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hummel Funeral' Home, Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m (Hummel, 253-6126). Robert F.

McKinley Robert F. McKinley, 22, of 920 Valdes died in Los Angeles, April 15. Mr. McKinley was a security guard for the A-l Detective Service and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He is survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. McKinley; brothers, James E. and Michael H.

sisters, Rebecca A. Campbell and Kathleen E. McKinley, all of Akron; 3 nephews; 1 niece. No calling hours. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 11 a.m.

at the Clifford Funeral Home, 1930 Front Cuyahoga Falls. Interment Oak-wood Cemetery. (Clifford, Amy A. Arndt Anr Arndt, 94, formerly of 859 Wall died April 16, 1977, at St. Thomas Hospital, following an extended illness.

Mrs. Arndt was a housewife, born in Niles, 0., and lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was a memeber of St. Martha Church, the Catholic Ladies of Columbia, the Police Benevolent the Boy Scout Mothers Club of Troop 15 and the Altar Society. She is the widow of former policeman Hugo Arndt.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Carl (Dorothy) Campbell, Cuyahoga Falls, Mrs. Kathryn Ingersoll of Akron, Mrs. James (Dolores) Furry of Canal Fulton; two sons, John A. of Akron and William J.

of Cuyahoga Falls; sister, Mrs. Alice Johnston of Glen-dale, foster daughter, Mrs. Conley (Dorothy) Lynch of Clearwater, 23 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 5 great-greatgrandchildren. Mass cf the Christial Burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday from St.

Peter Church. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hennessy Funeral Home, 936 N. Main st. from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Monday. Those desiring may contribute to the Heart Fund. (Hennessy, Akron, 535-1518). Paul John Barcus SUN CITY, Ariz. Paul John Barcus, 90, of 10030 H-Royal Oak died April 14.

Graveside service and interment will be 3:15 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Hill Burial Park, Rev. Louis Lunar-dini officiating. Friends may call at the Billow 85 N. Miller Fairlawn, Tuesday, 2 to 3 p.m.

(Billow's Fairlawn, 867-4141). William W. Berka SHARON TOWNSHIP William W. Berka, 26, of 7662 State rd. died unexpectedly April 17, at' Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital.

He was born in Akron, and resided in Sharon Township since last July, He was an attendant at Ber-ka's Sohio Station for 2 years. He was a 1968 graduate of Hoban High School, and was a U. S. Navy veteran, who served aboard the U. S.

S. Camden during the Vietnam Conflict. He enjoyed off-the-road driving in his 4-wheel drive. vehicle. He is survived by his parents, William' B.

and Magdaline M. (nee Unger); sister, Mrs. Barbara Fongheiser, of Akron, Mrs. Mary Anne Overton, of El Paso, Texas, Mrs: Bonita Lou Kaltwasser, of Akron; grandmother, Mrs. Mary Un- ger, of Akron.

Family will be present to receive friends at the Hilliard-Cox Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman Wads-worth, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where services will be held Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Father Michael B. Smith officiating. Interment Sharon Cemetery.

(Hilliard-Cox, 334-1501). worked as a via painter and carpenter most of his life but also worked part-time at tne Hardware Supply re tiring in laoo. He was oorn ft Til i nn1 Jn town Kiwanis Club. He was a self-employed painting contractor and had been a director of the Builders Exchange. He was past president of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America.

He' was a member of Lone Star and Delta Upisilon Fraternity. He is survived by wife Esther; son, Thomas of Akron; daughters Mrs. Ronald (Patricia) Soderquist of Fullerton, and Mrs. William (Polly Dobkin of Akron; 8 grandchildren. Memorial services will be 11 a.m.

Tuesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church K. Efird Dr. Frank officaiting. Interment Rose Hill Burial Park. No calling hours.

If desired, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 54 N. Prospect Akron, or the Salvation Army or Children's Hospital Building Fund. (Billow's Fairlawn, 867-4141). Myrtle S. Rambo Myrtle S.

Rambo, 80, of 2262 Nesmith Lake died April 16, at St. Thomas Hospital. Funeral services Tuesday, 1 p.m. at the Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home, Rev. Arthur C.

Bloom officiating. Interment Mt. Peace Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Eckard-Baldwin, 760 E.

Market, 535-7141). Lillian M. Bell NOKOMIS, Fla. Lillian M. Bell, 92, of 5654 Bonnie Lou Akron, died Friday, April 15, in Nokomis, Fla.

She was a member of the Church of the Master, Akron. She is survived by 1 son, Walter Woodruff, of Williamsport, daughter, Dorothy Rader, of Nokomis, 2 grandsons; 11 greatgrandchildren. There will be graveside services in Williamsport, Pa. Myrtle M. Bennett Myrtle.

May Bennett, 50, of 129 Davenport died suddenly April 17 at Akron City Hospital. She was born in Akron, was formerly of Mogadore and had lived in Akron the past 27 years. Mrs. Bennett attended the Mogadore Christian Church. She is survived by husband, Gerald sons, Gerald and John; daughter, Cheryl Bennett, all of Akron; father, John Hersman and sister, Mrs.

Grace Johnson, both of Mogadore; brother, Robert Hersman, Elyria, O. Private funeral services Tuesday 11 a.m. from the Hopkins Mogadore Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland av. Burial Crown Hill Memorial Park.

Friends may call at the funeral home 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. The family suggests memorials to the Heart Fund of Multiple Sclerosis Association. (Hopkins). William F.

Brinker SPENCER William Fred Brinker, 89, of Spencer, died Sunday, at Lodi Community Hospital, after a several months illness. Born in Homerville Township, he lived most of his life in the Spencer area. He retired in 1956 from Spencer Manufacturing Company. He was a former employee of Anderson Nursery and the Garden Center, in Medina. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Homerville, Spencer Garden Club, Spencer Senior Citizens.

He was co-founder of Central Ohio Irish Society, Mansfield. Mr. Brinker is survived by wife, Freda; 2 daughters, Mrs. Harriet Pitz, Jonesville, N.C., Mrs. Marilyn Dennison, of Hudson, 4 sons, Ervin, Cleveland, 0., Burton, of Medina, Walter, of Valley City, Maynard, of Cleveland; 24 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild.

Services Wednesday; 1:30 p.m. at the Parker Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Homerville. Calling hours 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kingwood Library, Mansfield. Charles Campbell Charles DeWitt Campbell, 49, of 64 Waldorf died April 16 at City Hospital, after a sudden illness. He was with the Army during the occupation of Germany. He was born in Chester, Pa. and had lived for six years in the Akron area.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Avery Campbell of the -residence. Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Chapel, Rev.

David Pumphrey officiating. Cremation. No calling hours. (Billow's Fairlawn, 867-4141). Thomas Cy Carter Thomas Cy Carter, of 1371 Laffer died April 17.

Born in Montgomery County, he was a long time resident of Akron. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church in Montgomery County. He is survived by his wife, Ruby; son, Thomas Cy Carter, brothers, Nathan of Columbus, 0., Julius of Montgomery County, Luther of Montgomery County, Garvin of Akron, Freddie of Alabama; two sisters, Mrs. Ruthie Ar-rington of Alabama, Mrs.

Sylvia McCarvey of Akron; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Cuyahoga Rev. L.

C. Cooper officiating. Interment Glen-dale Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. at Turner Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto av.

(Turner Memorial Home, 724-1201). Hi 11111 IVIO C4I1U lived over 50 years in the Akron area. He is survived by wife, Ruth two brothers, J. Benton Harker of Taos, N. and Charles P.

Harker of Wadsworth. Services 11:30 a.m. Tuesday from the Hennessy Funeral Home, 936 N. Main with Pastor Don. E.

Doerfer officiating. Burial Crown Hill Memorial Parkj Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. (Hennessy, Akron, 535-1518). Frances E.

Hocrig BARBERTON Frances E. Hoerig, 87, of 103 Glenn died April 17. Born Catasauqua, she was a Barberton resident for eight years. She was employed by the Geiger Restaurant in the maintenance department for 20 retiring in 1969. She was a member of St.

Augustine Church. She is survived by sister, Mrs. Pauline Byrne of New York City, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Mrs. Cora Hoerig of nieces, Mrs. Betty Krizan of Norton, Mrs.

Priscilla Klingensmith of Barberton. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Wednesday from the Hahn Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 9:30 a.m. at St.

Augustine's Church. Interment in Catasauqua, Pa. Friends may call Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Hahn, 825-2467). Annie L.

Holloway Annie L. Holloway, of 1425 Ston-er died April 15 at Cleveland Metropolitan Hospital. Born in Tol- Robert Mollohan, Jr. Robert Eugene Mollohan, 26, of 881 Gorge was dead on arrival at Coshocton Memorial Hospital, April 15. Services at 1 p.m.

TODAY, Rev. Millard H. Drushal of Firestone Park Brethren Church officiating. Interment Hillside Memorial Park. (Carr Memorial Homes, Falls Chapel, 867-7306).

Alexander Nemeth NORTON Alexander Nemeth, 52, of 3959 Johnson died Saturday a.m. He was a life resident of Barberton and worked i5 as a traffic manager at Goodyear Aerospace for 27 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War n. He is survived by Mrs. Deborah J.

Gray, of Doylestown, Miss Michelle D. Nemeth, Barberton; brothers, Louis Nemeth, Long Beach, Gava Nemeth, Akron. Funeral services Tuesday 1 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman Funeral Home, Rev. William Lykins officiating.

Burial Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until time of services Tuesday. (Campfield-Hickman, Barberton, 745-3161). Blanch Booth Blanch Booth, 71, of 261 Gordon died at her residence April 17.

She was born in Parkersburg, W. and lived in the Akron area for four years. She is survived by sister, Miss Rebecca Booth of Akron. Friends may call at the Carr Memorial Home, 39 S. Miller Fairlawn, from 2 until 3 p.m.

Wednesday, where services will be held at 3 p.m. Rev. Lewis Lunardini, of the Westminster Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Park. (Carr Memorial Homes, Fairlawn Chapel, 867-7306).

Michael P. Shannon SPRINGFIELD TWP. MichaeT-P. Shannon, 88, of 2910 Hayne died at the residence April 16 after-an extended illness. "1 He was born in Randolph County, W.

and had lived in the Akron area for 32 years. Mr. Shannon employed as a lumber man, retir-" ing in 1951. He was a member of the True Gospel Union Mission" Church of Unlontown. He is survived by daughter, Gen-" evieve Cutright; son, Nelson, of Suffield Township; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Hopkins Funeral Home, 547 Canton ron, 6 to 9 p.m. Monday. Further services and burial Wednesday' from the Runner Funeral Home, Elkins, W. Va. (Hopkins).

Brownie Watkins Brownie Watkins, 67, of 2543 Graham died April 17 at Akron City Hospital. Friends may call at the Hopkins Funeral Home, 547 Canton Akron, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tues day. Funeral services announced later. (Hopkins).

Ike Wilhelm Ike Wilhelm, 82, of 1507 Malasia" Akron, died suddenly April 17 at City Hospital. Mr. Wilhelm was born in Meyers- dale, and had been a resident of Akron foriover 50 years. He had worked in the shipping department of Goodrich for 33 years, retiring in 1959. He was a member of Local 5 URW and the Goodrich 20 Year, Club.

He was a member of Amity Reformed Church in Meyersdale, Pa. He is survived by sister, Mrs. Lawrence (Ethel) Ream, of Akron; nephew, William Ream, of Cuya-i hoga Falls. Private graveside services Tuesday 11 a.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery Rev.

Franklin S. Nauman officiait-. ing. There will be no calling hours The family requests memorials be given to the Heart Fund. Tallmadge, 633-1098).

Fred Yoak BARBERTON Fred Yoak, of 151 Robinson died Sunday a.m. at Citizens Hospital. He was a resident of Barberton 51 years, and worked as an inspect tor for Seiberling Tire and Rubber for 35 years. He was a member ofj the Seiberling 25 Year Club, the Retirees Club, the North Lawrence" Fish and Game Club, the United-Fellowship Club and was a member of the Calvary Wesleyan Church. Mr.

Yoak is survived by wife Essie; sons, Elves Yoak, of Akron Earlus John Yoak, Barberton, El don Yoak, Akron, Elmore step-children, James Mitch ell, Mrs. Nelda Smith and McQuaide, all of Barberton 25 grandchildren; 20 great-grand" children; brother, Elias Yoak Grantsville, W. Va. He was preced- ed in death by son, Edford. Funeral services Wednesday 1 p.m.

at the Campfield-Hickman FuC neral Home, Rev. Ralph Steese offi- elating. Burial Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday 7 to 9 p.m.,, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until time of services Wednesday.

(Campfield-Hickman, Barberton 745-3161). Harvey L. Young WADSWORTH Harvey L. Young, 72, of 127 W. Prospect sU died April 16, at Wadsworth Ritt-; man Hospital, after a brief illness." Mr.

Young was born in Sharon Township, and was a life-long resi- dent of the Wadsworth area. He retired in 1970 from the Akron Floors Company, where he was floor layer for 23 years. He was previously employed at the Ohio Injector Company for 23 years. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, treasurer and past president of Wadsworth F.O.E., No. 2117, and was past; president of the Retired Eagles.

He was also a member of Masonic Lodge, No. 385, Wadsworth HunN Club, Wadsworth Loyal Order Moose, and the Floor Layers Union. He is survived by wife, Susan L'Z, (nee Hunt); daughter, Gloria -Young, California; sister, Mrs.C Ruth Yenicky, of Cuyahoga Falls; 3 brothers, In Florida. Family will be present to receive; friends at the Hilliard-Cox Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman Wads-; worth, Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9t p.m.

where services will be Wednesday, 1 p.m., Rev. Robert C.Z Johnson officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Hilliard-Cox, 334-1501. hprt fin.

Georgia E. Rich Georgia E. (Betty) Rich, 73, of 1032 Neptune died unexpectedly April 16. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday from the funeral home, the Rev.

Clair D. Brubaker officiating. Interment Crown Hill Memorial Park. Friends will be received at the funeral home Monday 7 to 9 p.m. (Dunn-Quigley Ciriello, Akron, 253-8121).

Charles F. Saffles Charles F. Saffles, 73, of 1089 Lacroix died April 17 at Akron General Hospital. He was born in Madisonville, January 1, 1904, and had lived in Akron 40 years. He was an elevator operator at the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, retiring in 1969 after 26 years service.

He is survived by wife, Dimple; sons, John, of Cuyahoga Falls, Earl, Herbert and Kenneth, all of Akron; 12 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; brothers, Raymond, Wright and Jake, all of Akron, Pryor, of St. Petersburg, sister, Mrs. W.A. Dean, of Akron. Funeral services at the chapel of Greenlawn Memorial Park, 1 p.m.

Tuesday with Dr. Charles Billington officiating. There will be no calling hours. (Stampfle, 724-9377). Donovan R.

Sapp Donovan R. Sapp, 83, formerly of Akron, died Friday. He is survived by son, Howard of Colorado; brother, Clarence 2 nephews, Joseph H. and Donald of Akron. Services and burial in Coshocton, O.

Charles O. Schaible Charles O. Schaible, 70, of 796 Orlando died April 17, at Akron General Medical Center, after a -4 she was an Akron resident since 1950. She is survived by sisters, Mrs. Nellie Peters, Mrs.

Jamie Harrington, and Mrs. Willie Mae Todd, all of Ak ft if I 7 Arthur R. Niemeyer SUFFIELD TWP. Arthur R. Niemeyer, 43, of 1185 Sweetbriar died suddenly April 16 at the residence.

Funeral services Tuesday 1 p.m. from the Hopkins MOGADORE Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland av. Burial Northlawn Cemetery, Canton. Friends may call at the funeral home 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Monday. The family suggests memorials to a favorite charity. (Hopkins). Mary A. Palmer Mary A.

Palmer, of 313 Eastland died April 13. Born in Midville, she was an ron, Mrs. Mattie Way of Detroit, a host of nephews, neices, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, 1 p.m. at Turner Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto av.

No calling hours. (Turner Memorial Home, 724-1201). Luebrie Jackson ASHVULE, N.C. Luebrie Jackson, died April 17 at Veteran's Hospital in Ashville, N.C. Condolences may be sent to the home of his brother, Alva Jackson, 829 S.

Hawkins Akron. Funeral announcements later. (Turner Memorial Home, 724-1201). Leonard A. Borland SEVILLE Leonard A.

Borland, 60, died Saturday, in Wooster Community Hospital, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Medina, and had made his home in Wadsworth before moving to Seville, O. He was a retired electrician from the Packaging Corporation of America, having worked there 26 years. He was a member of the Union Baptist Church of Norton. He is survived by wife, Eula; daughter, Mrs.

Marilyn Williams, Whipple, son, Michael, sister, Mrs. Grace McVicker, Wooster, brother, Marion Borland, Wadsworth; seven grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m., from the Armstrong Funeral Home, Seville. Friends may call Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Wadsworth.

(Armstrong Funeral Home, Seville). Paul Keaton Paul Keaton, of 151 Cole died April 13 at Akron City Hospital, after a long illness. long illness. Born in Lake-wood, he lived in Akron more than 50 years. He was a member of Wes-tlawn Methodist Church, Sons of Herman, the A.A.R.P.

He had been Treasurer uneral services will be Tuesday, 1 p.m. Akron resident since 1957. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, where she was very active. She was a member of the Supreme Grand Chapter of O.E.S. 1 i A' 6 from Turner Me- mortal Chapel, U' 1101 Palmetto Rev.

Bell Smith officiating, Interment Lake-wood Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, 7 to 8 Our most important p.m. at Turner Memorial Home. (Turner Memorial Home, 724-1201). Walter J.

Kerr TALLMADGE Walter J. Kerr, 78, of 1126 Eastwood Tall-madge, died April 17, 1977 at Green Cross Hospital following a short illness. He was employed as a mechanic for 35 years at the Borden Dairy. He was born in Clearfield County, lived in the Tallmadge area for 29 years and was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. He is survived by wife, Anna (Petkovich) Kerr; daughters, Mrs.

Helen Corbett, of N. Bloomfield, Mrs. Carol Dempsey, of Columbus; brother, Ambrose, of Barberton; several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Funeral services 1 p.m. Wednesday from the Church of God of Prophecy, 13th st.

and Lakewood, In Kenmore, with Rev. Charles Pentecost officiating. Burial Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home, 339 Southwest Tallmadge, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 1 hour before service time at the church.

(Hennessy-Bagnoli, Tallmadge, 633-4936). WHEEL CHAIRS is the good will and recommendation of those who've turned to us. She is survived by husband, John three sons, James Palmer of Detroit, Mitchel Johnson of Ipsilani, and Johnny Johnson of Detroit; daughters, Bertha Palmer of Akron, Shirley Whitmire of Chicago; mother, Mrs. Lizzie Smith of Georgia; sisters, Mrs. Ida Watson of Florida, Mrs.

Matilda Glover of New York City; ten grandchildren; one great-grandson; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. at Turner Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto where memorial services will be at 8:30 p.m. O.E.S. services will be at 7:45 p.m.

Interment Swainsboro, Ga. Condolences may be sent to the Pughsley Papley Mortuary, in Swainsboro, Ga. (Turner Memoria Home, of the Westlawn Mehodist Church for 21 years. He retired in 1972 from the Summit County Treasurer's Office, after ten years service. He was formerly with Motor Cargo.

He is survived by his wife, Eliza--beth sister, Mrs. Myrtle Par-tlon of Seville; nieces and nephews. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Billow Chapel, 85 N. Miller Fairlawn, where friends may call Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Rev.

Larry Bryan officiating. Interment Mound Hill Cemetery in Seville, O. (Billow's Fairlawn, 867-4141). S. Thompson Sr.

Rev. Savannah Thompson of 1864 Second st. SW, died April 16 at Shaw Hospital. Funeral announcements later. (Stewart Calhoun, 535-1543).

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