The Akron Beacon Journal from Akron, Ohio • Page B007

Continued from previous page Deacon Samuel Hicks Deacon Samuel went home to be with the Lord on May 6 at Manor Care Nursing Facility. He was bornMarch 10, 1913, inDallas County, Ala. He retired from Firestone Tire Rubber after 30 years of service. He was amem- ber ofMt. Zion Baptist Church, serving as a deacon for55 years.

Mr Hicks wasa member of Mount Calvary Masonic Lodge 76. He leaves, to cherishhis memory, wife, Annie son, Samuel Hicks daughters, Velma Bureller, Charlotte Hicks of Akron, and Jurldine Hicks of Canton; (Veries) Hicks; (Willie) Lenoir of Akron; sister, Martha Craig of Cleveland; and sister-in-law, Minister OraHen- derson Hicks of Akron; two grandchildren, fourgreat-grand- children, and a host ofrelatives and friends. Services will be held at1 p.m. Friday, May 14, atMt. Zion Baptist Church, 327Cuya- hoga Akron 44310.

Friends may call at the church from 12 noon until 1 p.m. Interment at Glendale Cemetery.Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1265 Akron 44307. (330-535-1543.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries Naomi H. Isroff (nee Horewitz) Naomi H. Isroff (nee Horewitz) was the beloved wife of the late Alvin; loving mother of Marilyn (Dr.

Alan) Kravitz and Charles (Marjie) grandmother of Bradley(Cherrie) and Jason and David Kravitz; and great- grandmother of Erica. Graveside services will be held Friday, May 14, 12 noon, at the Bet Olam Cemetery (Chagrin and Richmond Road, Beachwood, Ohio). Friends who wish may contribute to the Alvin and Naomi Isroff Endowed Memorial Fund for M.S.Research at the Mellen Center, the Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Cleveland, Ohio44195. Arrangements under the direction ofBerkowitz-Kumin-Book- atz Memorial Chapel. Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries Alfrieda H.

Kronenberger Alfrieda H. Kronenberger, 86, died May 12, 2004. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 W. Market Rev.

Charles D. Lentner officiating. Interment atRose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday, and one hour before services at the church. A complete notice will appear in paper. (BillowFAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-4141.) Helen L. Lowther Helen L. Lowther, away Tuesday, May 11, 2004.

The family will receivefriends Friday, 5 to 8 p.m., at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd.Fu- neral services will be heldSat- urday, 10 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Should friendsde- sire, memorials may be made to Springfield SeniorCenter, 2491 Canfield Akron, Ohio 44312. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 330-724-1281, www.kakfh.com) An Anthony Family Funeral Home Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries Call 996-3352 Monday thru Friday 5 10 a.m.- p.m.

ard of hanks (3 p.m.deadline for next day publicatio n) Gloria Mace Gloria Mace, away May 10, 2004. Funeral services will beheld at 11 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2004, at Adams Mason Memorial Chapel, 791 E. Market Akron, with Rev. G.

RodTaylor officiating. Friends andrelatives will be received one hour prior to the service. (ADAMS MASON, 330-535-9186.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries Jackie Magill Jackie Magill, 74, passed away suddenly May 8, 2004. Jackie was preceded in death by herpar- ents, Charles and Mabel labaugh; sons, Dave and Rick Kiser; brother, William Slabaugh; and sister, Betty Lou Kisha. She is survived by her sons, Larry (Linda) Kiser, Dennis (Sara) Kiser, Chuck (Dawn) Magill; grandchildren, Jacob, Jeremiah (Sarai), MatthewKis- er, Taylor, Andrew, Timothy Magill; two tin and Tara; her best friend and sister, Jerry (Bo) Stewart; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

She will begreatly missed by all who knew her. Friends may call at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Road, TODAY, from 5to 9 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m., Rev. Betty Lowe officiating. Interment at Chestnut Hills Cemetery. Funeral home map, directions, and Magill family condolence book are available at www.bacherfuneral- home.com (Bacher, 330-644-0024.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries JoAnn Marple-Masucci JoAnn Marple-Masucci, 30, of Stow, Ohio, passedaway Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at her home, after a long illness.

She is survived by her beloved husband, GaryAnthony Masucci of Stow; herloving mother, Sally G. Marpleof Wheeling, W. as wellas many relatives and friends. She was the daughter of the late William H. Marple of Wheeling, W.

as well as the granddaughter of the late Rose and Robert Grimes Jr. andSevella and Roy B. Marple, all of Wheeling, W. Va. JoAnn was a 1991 graduate of Wheeling Park High School in Wheeling, W.

a 1995 graduate of Bethany College in Bethany, W. where she earned her B.A. in socialwork, and a 1997 graduate of Case Western Reserve University at the Mandel School ofApplied Social Sciences, whereshe earned her insocial science administration. Prior to her death, she haddedicated her life to helping others through her work and was working as a Specialized Case Manager and Housing Case Manager for the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland. There will be twomemorial services held in her honor.

The first memorial service will be at Elm Grove United Methodist Church, 125 Kruger Wheeling, W. on Friday, May14, at 7 p.m. The second memorial service will be held at 4p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Karlo and Sons Funeral Home, 5000 Ever-hard Rd. N.W., Canton, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, please make all donations to Elm Grove United MethodistYouth Ministry, 125 Kruger Wheeling, W. Va. 26003.On- line tributes can be made at www.mem.com (Karlo Sons, 330-499-6207.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries Annie Pearman Annie Pearman passed away May 11. Announcements later. (Rhoden Memorial Home, 330724-1201.) Ryan Lyndell Ralston Ryan Lyndell Ralston, 27, passed away May 9, 2004.

Funeral services will be Friday, 11 a.m., at theHennessy- Bagnoli Funeral Home, 339 Southwest Tallmadge, with Rev. Michael B. Smith officiating. Burial will take placeat Tallmadge Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeralhome from 4 to 8 p.m.

TODAY. In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to Interval Brotherhood Home, 3445 S. Main Akron, Ohio 44319. (HENNESSY- BAGNOLI, TALLMADGE, 330376-4251.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries Dean C. Riley Dean C.

Riley passedaway May 10. Announcements later. (Stewart Calhoun, 330535-1543.) Joshua S. Rookstool Joshua S. Rookstool, 20, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2004.

An area resident all his was employed Engineering and attended Hope United Methodist Church. Preced in deathby his father, Randy 1997, and grandparents, David and June Swope, Josh is survived by his mother andstepfa- ther, Tammy and LarryGerard; special friend, Dawn Sarah and Sonya Rookstool; stepbrother, LarryGerard III; stepsister, AmandaGerard, all of Akron; grandparents, Anita (Fred) Lloyd of Barbertonand Klan (Louise) Rookstool of Canton; aunts and uncles, Karen and Jerry Heckathorn, Dave and Deb Swope, Jim and Rustry Swope, Russ and Kathy Halsey; and numerous cousins and friends. Friends will be welcome on Saturday, May 15, from11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2650 Cory where the memorial service will follow at 1 p.m., with Rev. Ken Baillis officiating.

Private family interment. The family requests that memorials be made to the Josh Rookstool Memorial Fund in care of any Fifth Third Funeral 330-745-3131.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries George Alexander Ross CUYAHOGA FALLS Alexander Ross, 103, passed away May 11, 2004. Mr. Ross was born in Ferrum, and resided in Cuyahoga Falls the last 61 years, moving there from Akron, where he lived since 1920. Here- tired from Goodyear Tire Rubber Co.

after 48 years of service, where he was employed as a factory worker. Preceded in death by his wife, Nannie Eva, in 1994, five brothers, and four sisters, he is survived by sons, Thomas G. of Ferrum, and Doyle B. (Sandra) of Medina; daughter, Joyce A. (Jim) Wilkinson ofCuyahoga Falls; Ross; and manynieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 7 to9 TONIGHT at theClifford-Shoe- maker Funeral Home, 1930 Front CuyahogaFalls, where a funeral service willbe conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dr. Charles Billington officiating. Interment at OakwoodCemetery. The family requests donations to the Falls FirefightersRescue Squad, P.O.

Box Falls, Ohio 44221, or the Akron Baptist Temple, 2324 Manchester 44314, in his memory. (CLIFFORD-SHOEMAKER, 330-9282147.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries Mark. E. Siciliano KENT Mark E. died May 12, 2004.

Born in Akron, he was a Stow resident most of his life, and was employed at PyramidMold and Machine. Preceded in death by his father, Adolph, and brother, Richard, he is survived by hismoth- er, Joan Siciliano; special companion, Helena Myersand her son, Nathan; sister, Karen Edwards and her children, Danielle and Renee; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kennethand Barbara and their son, Matthew, Paul and Denna and their children, Dennis and Paula, and the children of brother Richard, Dawn and Nicholas. Friends may call Friday, 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 p.m., at Redmon Funeral Home, where Rev. James Walden Jr. will conduct services Saturday at 10 a.m.

Burial at Standing Rock Cemetery. THE FAMILY REQUESTS NO FLOWERS. Memorials may be made to Akron Hospital, One PerkinsSquare, Akron 44308; Leukemiaand Lymphoma Society, 902 Westpoint Pkwy. Suite 300, Cleveland 44145; or U.S. Marine Toys for Tots, P.O.

Box 1947, Quantico, Va. 22134. (REDMON, STOW, 330-688-6631.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries Maskel Scalf (nee Crum) Maskel Scalf (nee Crum), 76, of Inez, died at her home in Ohio. She was born on Jan.30, 1928, in Martin County, Ky. She was the daughter of Meridith and Nanny Elizabeth (Mollette) Crum.

Mrs. Scalfretired from Louisiana Pacific with 25 years service. She was a member of the Middlefork Church at the time of her death. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Scalf; seven brothers, George, Joe, Jack, Dick, Earl, John, and Witzel Crum; and two sisters, Rose and Marie Muncy. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Sue (Denver) Dalton of Barberton, Ohio, Fran (Mark)Shuster of Columbus, Ohio, andVirginia (James) Cook of San Bernardino, eightgrandchildren, 18 Louise (Ed) Moore of Debord, Ky.

The family will receivefriends Friday, May 14, 2004, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., at Cox Funeral Home, 222Norton Barberton. There will also be a visitation at Phelps Son Funeral Home in Inez, on Saturday from2t o4a d6t o9 p.m. The funeral will be Sunday, May 16, 2004, at 11 a.m. Burial at the Crum Family Cemetery. (COX, Barberton, 330745-3311.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries Elfrieda H.

Simone SILVER LAKE Elfrieda H. Simone, 78, died May 11, 2004. Friends may call TODAY, 5 to 8 p.m., at Redmon Funeral Home. Mass of ChristianBurial Friday, 11:30 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Mike Ausperk, celebrant. Burial at Northlawn Memorial Gardens.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Silver Lake Garden Club or Holy Family Church. (REDMON, STOW, 330-688-6631.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries John Stone John Stone, 55, passed away May 7, 2004. He leaves many relatives and friends. Homecoming will beheld Saturday at Stinson Funeral Home in Detroit, Mich. Condolences may be sent to Mary Hunter, 774 Crestview, Akron.

Betty Thomas Betty Thomas passed away May 12. Announcements later. (Rhoden Memorial Home, 330724-1201.) Visit our expert at http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/news/obituaries Daryl R. Terrell Daryl R. Terrell passed away May 11 at Akron General Medical Center.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at Stewart Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Elder StaceyJenkins will officiate. Interment atGlen- dale Cemetery.

Procession will form at 1068 Seward Ave. and condolences may be sent to 1068 Seward 44320 and 649 Winans 44306. (330-535-1543.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries Ruby M. Wade Ruby M. Wade, 86, died May 11, 2004, at The Pines inCan- ton.

Ruby was born in Brown County, on Oct. 12, 1917, and lived inSouth Akron since 1925. She was a graduate ofGar- field High School and attended music school inChica- go. She taught music andEng- lish briefly, was a secretary at Firestone Tire RubberCo. during World War II and retired after 35 years service.

She was a member of the Firestone Park Christian Church, whereshe sang in the choir. Preceded in death by her husband, James she issur- vived by her son, CletusWade; grandchildren, Brian Wade, Teri Roliff, Jeannie Watkins, Marla Nailes, and Edward Wade. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2004, at the Schermesser Funeral Home, 600 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd.

(Route 619). Calling hours will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m., prior to the service. Chapel, 330-724-9351.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries Ruth Walker Jean Walker, 77, of Copley, died May 10, 2004, aftera short illness. Jean is survived by herhus- band, Robert E. Walker; children, Robin (Kenny) Butler and Tracey Kohut; grandaugh- ter, Katie Butler; brothers, James (Pat), Richard (Margaret) Bowles; (Phyllis) Walker; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at theHum- mel Funeral Home, 3475Cop- ley COPLEY, on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Private burial of ashes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Copley Fire and Rescue. (330-253-6126.) www.hummelfuneralhome Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries Levaughn Walker Levaughn Walker, 92, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2004. A nativeof edale, Mrs.

Walker had been an area resident for more than 60 years. She was amem- ber of the Akron Baptist Temple. Preceded in death by her husband, Maynard, she issur- vived by sons, Terry ofAkron and Galen of She was also preceded in death by sister, Mavis Bruce, and brothers, Charles and Mitchell Mallette. Calling hours will beTONIGHT from 6 to 8 at theDunn-Quig- ley-Ciriello Carr Funeral Home (811 Grant where Rev. Ernie Kemppel will officiate at services at 11 a.m.

on Friday. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Association. (Akron, 330-253-8121.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries Karen Watkins Karen Watkins passed away May 11 at Hospice Care Center. Announcements later.

(Stewart Calhoun, 330535-1543.) Merville C. Watkins BARBERTON MervilleC. Watkins, 76, passed away May 12, 2004. Born Nov. 5, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, he worked at Babcock Wilcox as a foundry superintendent for 40 years, served in the U.S.

Army during World War II, and was a member of St. Francis DeSalesCatholic Church. Preceded in death by parents, Claude and Mary Lurlean, and sister, Florence Kurtz, heis survived by wife of 52 years, Florence son, John (Kimberly) Watkins of Canton, daughter, Michelle(Jeffrey) Watkins-Malek of Wadsworth, Ohio; Evan, Johnny, Stephen, and Abigail; brothers, WilliamDonald (Ruth) Watkins, Harold (Mary) Watkins, and Raymond(Mary) Watkins; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burialwill be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2004, at St.

Francis DeSales Catholic Church, Father James Burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home, 222Norton Barberton. Memorialsmay be made to the church. (COX, Barberton, 330-745-3311.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries Leroy R.

Wilson Leroy R. Wilson, 64, departed this life on May 12, 2004, at home, after a long illness. He was born inAkron and wasa lifelong resident. Heat- tended Ellet High School, and wasa member of Witnesses Leroy willbe missed by everyone whohad the pleasure of knowing him. He loved to tell stories of the past and watching sporting events.

Special thanks to Community Habilitation Services Inc.entire staff, Sharon, Jean, and Evelyn; Almost Family nursing staff, especially Cyndi; CSBMR-DD, Sharon Seavey, Blick Clinic, and Bill Crawford. Funeral services will beheld Friday, 11 a.m., at the Silva Funeral HillCha- pel. Friends may call onehour prior to the service. Tributes to remember life may be made at www.mem.com (Silva Funeral Home, 330-666-3089.) Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries Anne L. Zimmerman Anne passed away Tuesday, May11, at her home in Akron.

Funeral services will beheld Saturday, May 15, at 10 a.m., at St. Catholic Church, 1580 Brown with cremation to follow. The family will receive friends Friday, from 4 to 7 p.m. at theKucko-Anthony- Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd.

Donations in memory may be made to the St. Building Fund, 443 Mission Akron, Ohio 44301. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 330-724-1281, www.kakfh.com) An Anthony Family Funeral Home Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries A Time For Memory Memorialize your loved one with a written expression in the In Remembrance column of the Beacon Journal Special art or photo can be used Call 330-996-3352 to place your memorial notice. www.Ohio.com Akron Beacon Journal Thursday, May 13, B7 BLACKMAGENTACYANYELLOW Page System AKRK by JCHILDS Time 20:09:23 Date B7, Black, EDITION DAY 13.