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Donald E. Unkefer
Donald E. Unkefer, age 71, of East Canton, died Thursday August 16, 2001, in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. He was an East Canton area resident most of his life, retiring from Belden Blake in 1992 after 15 years of service. Member of the Christ Memorial Church, Robertsville. He was a 1948 graduate of Malvern High School and was an avid fisherman and hunter. A Korean Conflict Army veteran. He is preceded in death by one son, Dennis Unkefer in 1984; his father, Ralph D. Unkefer in 1997. He is survived by his wife, Martha R. (Anthony) to whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage September 9, 2000; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debra A. and Greg Tallman of East Canton, Kathy S. and Dick Schooley of Louisville; grandchildren, Todd and Aimee Schilling, Kristy and Valerie Tallman, Matthew, Michael, and Alex Schooley; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Stewart and Bertha Unkefer of East Canton, Russell and Ruth Unkefer of Minerva, Larry and Patty Unkefer and Phil and Carla Unkefer all of Louisville; one sister and brother-in-law, Twila and Stanton Herstine of Louisville; one brother - in-law and his spouse, Carl and Louise Anthony of East Canton; numerous nieces and nephews. Service will be Monday at 11 a.m. in the Christ Memorial Church with Rev. Jeffrey Lord officiating. Interment in Robertsville Cemetery. friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Myers- Kreighbaum- Sanders Funeral Home in East Canton and one hour before services on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Christ Memorial Church at PO Box, 156, Robertsville, Ohio 44670.
George W. Vergot
George W. Vergot, age 71, of Canton, died Thursday in the Hospice Care Center of Akron after an extended illness. Born in Steelton, PA, he had been a Canton resident for 16 years, moving here from Chicago. He was a retired United Airlines mechanic. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, V.F.W. Post 3301 in Carrollton, and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. George was a co-founder of the 50 Plus Club of Canton and was active in the Croatian Community on a local and national level. Survived by his wife, Agnes C. (Brady) Vergot; a step-son, Edward G. Brady, of Wisconsin, and a number of brothers and sisters in Pennsylvania. A Mass of Christian burial will be Monday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter's Catholic Church with Msgr. John C. Finnigan as celebrant. Family and friends will meet at the church on Monday. Private burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the Lamiell Funeral Home.
H. Wayne Russell
H. Wayne Russell. Services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Community Christian Church with Dr. Donald Baird officiating. Friends may call Friday 5-8 p.m. at Karlo-Feucht Funeral Home, 5000 Everhard Rd. NW. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Morenci, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the North Canton Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, c/o Hoover High School, 525 7th St. NE, North Canton, OH 44720, in Honor of Mr. Russell.
Harold E. Panke
Harold E. Panke. Services will be conducted Sat. at 1 p.m. in the Formet-Clevenger Gordon Funeral Home. Friends may call Friday (TONIGHT) 6-8 p.m.
Helen J. Daugherty
Helen J. Daugherty, age 59, of Carrollton passed away Wed. August 15, 2001 in her home. She was born July 4, 1942 in Mechanicstown to the late Arthur Orrell (Cochran) Kirby. A former resident of Minerva, she was a bus driver for the Minerva Local Schools for 26 years retiring in 2001. She is a member of the Minerva First Christian Church, the 4 Square Sunday School Class, and OAPSE. She is survived by her husband, John L. Daugherty whom she married Aug. 26, 1961; two daughters, Mrs. Scott (Shannon) Unkefer of Minerva and Mrs. Shawn (Mitzi) Spahr of Carrollton; a sister, Mrs. David (Brenda) Coe of Malvern, and a granddaughter, Chelsea Spahr of Carrollton. Following cremation, a memorial services will be held Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Minerva First Christian Church with Mr. Ralph Norman and Mr. John Bush officiating. Following services friends may call from 6-8 p.m. at the church. Memorial donations may be made to the Minerva Area Christian School Sponsorship Fund c/o the Minerva First Christian Church.
Helen L. Malone
Helen L. Malone. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Michael's Catholic Church with Fr. Bradford Helman as celebrant. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours Friday (tonight) 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to St. Michael's Catholic Church.
Irene Guirgiu
Irene Guirgiu (Nikula, AKA Irene George) formerly of Canton, more recently of Houston, TX, died early Wednesday morning in Doctors Hospital, Houston, TX. Born July 6, 1925, in Youngstown, OH. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband of almost 40 years, Raymond Guirgiu, son, Timothy Raymond Guirgiu, the Miku family sister, Mrs. Ann Muntean Miku, brother-in-law, Pete Miku, the Guirgiu family, sister, Mary Guirgiu all of Canton. Surviving daughter, Mrs. Lynne V. Phillips; son-in-law, Wallace L. Phillips; granddaughter, Julie Ann Montag of Campobello, SC; grandson, Paul R. Montag of Victoria, TX; one sister, Victoria F. Evans of Atlanta, GA. The Schick family niece Mrs. Karen A. Schick, Karen's husband and Irene's nephew, W. Scott Schick, the Miku family Peter J. Miku, Phillis Miku, David J. Miku of Streetsboro, OH, the Bonner family; sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary E. Bonner, O. Roscoe Bonner; cousin, Mrs. Mary Higgins and family of Canton, OH, Mrs. Twila B. Argento, Mr. Gerald P. Argento of Dover, OH; many nieces; nephews; great-nieces; and nephews and many friends. Irene graduated from McKinley High School, Canton, OH attended Akron State University, Kent State University and Stark Technical College. She was a former member of Atascocita United Methodist Church, Atascocita, TX. In Canton, she was employed as a Quality Control Analyst for 25 years, moving to Texas in 1987 and was employed as a secretary of Atascocita United Methodist Church. Irene spoke three languages, English, Romanian and French. Her hobbies were writing poetry and watercolor landscape painting. She was a former member of Toastmasters International. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Dr. Harold Henniger officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hour in the funeral home Friday (today) 2-4 and
7-9 p.m.
Jeffrey Thomas Clapper
Jeffrey Thomas Clapper, age 34, of North Canton, OH, died Thursday morning August 16, 2001 in Akron General Hospital from injuries he received in a motorcycle accident. Born in Galion, OH, June 18, 1967, he was the son of Thomas K. and Judith (Harsh) Clapper of North Canton, OH. He was a graduate of Hoover High School and Walsh University, a Registered Nurse, and an EMT and member of the Greentown Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include his parents, fiance Carla; daughter, Brittney Clapper of Buchanan, MI; brother, Steven T. Clapper of Georgetown, IN; a niece and nephew, Zachary and Brittany Clapper. Funeral services will be at the Bartley Funeral Home, Minerva, Saturday August 18, 2001 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Don Phelps officiating. Burial will be in Robertsville Cemetery. Calling hours at the Bartley Funeral Home Saturday from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. The family requests contributions to the Greentown Fire Department, Greentown Ohio.
Kathy Lou Slayman
Kathy Lou Jones Slayman, age 49, of McDonough, GA, died Tuesday, August 14, 2001, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Allmon-Dugger Hively Funeral Home in Carrollton. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Friday 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in Georgia at a later date.
Kent William Garber
Kent William Garber, age 74, died Monday, August 13, 2001 at Mercy Medical Center of Canton after complications of a severe stroke he suffered on July 19th, of this year. A life-time resident of Bolivar, he had retired to Dover, OH in 1994. He was born January 15, 1927, in Canton, OH, the son and only child of the late Ross Myers and Helen (Schilling) Magdalene Garber. A 1944 graduate of Bolivar High School. Kent first worked for the Garber Lumber and Construction Company in Strasburg, OH., When war interrupted life around the world, Kent served his country in the Merchant Marines. After the war, he married Delores Marie Dee (Setterlin) Garber on September 5, 1948 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bolivar. They took over the Garber Family Farm, Edgewood Place, which they operated most of their lives. In addition to farming, Kent worked as a county meat inspector and sanitarian and as an employee of Delocon Wholesale of Bolivar and of Lawrence Township. His life time passions were farming, cars, and a love of Woodworking. Many new people treasure the furniture he restored and that he made himself, often from unique designs of his own creation. An avid bowler earlier in life. He joined the Canton Shuffleboard Club seven years ago after developing an interest in the sport over many winters spent in Florida. He is survived by his wife, Deloref Dee of Dover; and a daughter and son-in-law, Beckie and Martin Garber-Conrad of Edmont Alberta, Canada. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 377, Bolivar, OH 44612 in memory of Kent Garber. Because St. Paul's Lutheran Church sanctuary is currently being renovated, the funeral services will be held at The Church of The Holy Trinity, 1835 Dover-Zoar Rd., N.E., Zoar, OH. Calling hours will be Friday (today) 10-11 a.m. at the church where the services will be at 11 a.m. Rev. Dan Schaefer will officiate. Burial in Ft. Laurens Cemetery, Bolivar.
Loleta L. Kepler
Loleta L. Kepler, age 83, went home to be with her Lord August 15, 2001. Lo was born March 19, 1918 to Clyde and Ruth Woodford in Akron. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1936 and married Montford M. Kepler in 1941. She attended Greensburg United Methodist Church, New Hope Bible Church, and Mt. Pleasant Church of the Brethren. A devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Lo was preceded in death by her husband, Montford, and is survived by her daughters, Beverly (Edwin) Coss of Green, Kathleen (Neil) Buchanan of Bolivar; son, David Kepler; sisters, Viola (Ashton) Hall of Rittman, Miriam (Dr. H. Wendell) King of Howard, OH; granddaughters, Kristin Buchanan of Canton and her fiance, Rick Shine, and Amy Aileen (Joseph) Ramey of Hartville. Friends may call at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Road, TODAY, from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, from 10-11 a.m. with funeral services beginning at 11 a.m. Pastor Tim Bish officiating. Interment at Greensburg Cemetery in Green.
Louis Dale Black
Louis Dale Black. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. David Cobb officiating. Calling hours in the funeral home two hours prior to services from 6-8 p.m. on Friday.
Lynn Zettler
Lynn Zettler (nee Krumm) of Columbus, age 61, Tuesday, August 14, 2001, at her daughters residence. She was employed by Business News Publishing and was a graduate of both Lincoln High School in Canton and Columbus Technical Institute. She is preceded in death by her father, Karl Krumm and son-in-law, David Spellacy. She is survived by her son, Zachary (Elizabeth) and daughter, Megan Spellacy; mother, Pauline Krumm of Canton; grandchildren, Nicholas, Dean, Jill, Amy, Matthew and Michael; sisters, Nancy (Dave) Smith of Massillon, Merry Seccombe of Canton and Holly (Randy) Justham of Clinton, OH; many nieces; nephews; and friends. Friends may call Friday 3-6 p.m. at the Novak Funeral Home, 4476 N. High St. (2 blocks North of Henderson Rd.), 268-8811, where her funeral service will be held on Friday at 6 p.m. Interment Saturday at 12 p.m. in Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton, OH.
Maria Stevenson
Maria Stevenson, age 68 of 1208 8th St NE, Canton, OH died Wednesday, August 15, 2001 following a lengthy illness. The body was cremated and a private memorial service will follow. Allmon-Dugger Hively Funeral Home in Carrollton, OH is in charge of arrangements.
Paul J. Arbogast, Sr.
Paul John Arbogast, Sr. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Perry Christian Church, 139 Perry Dr. NW, Canton with Rev. Craig Ott officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours at the church one hour prior to the services on Saturday at 12 Noon - 1 p.m. The Reed Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sharon K. Blackledge
Sharon Kaye Blackledge. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Christ Memorial Church with Rev. Jeffrey Lord officiating. Interment in Robertsville Cemetery. Friends may call one hour before services at the church (10-11 a.m.) The Myers-Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home in East Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Victor G. Rosca
Victor G. Rosca, age 77, of Canton, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 14, 2001 at his residence following a lengthy
illness. Born Aug. 19, 1923 in Canton to the late George and Varvara (Nistor) Rosca. He retired in 1983 from Danner Press. A 1941 graduate of Timken High School. Life member of St. George Romanian Orthodox Church of Canton, a life member of the Disabled American Veterans St. Mihiel 6, member of 82nd National Airborne Division Assoc. and the Akron Chapter of the 82nd Airborne. From 1943-1946 during World War II, he was a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division HQ. CO. 3rd BN. 504. He served with distinction in the African-Middle Eastern Theater, European Theater and the Battle of the Bulge. Awarded Service Medals with five bronze stars and one bronze arrowhead, Purple Heart, Distinguished Service Unit Badge, French Fourragere, Belguim Fourragere, Militaire Willem Order, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Survived by his wife, the former Eugenia (Jennie) Stan with whom he celebrated 54 loving years of marriage; also survived by beloved daughter and son-in-law, Adela and Robert Seal of Ft. Worth, TX; precious granddaughters, Katherine and her husband, David Nittler of Weslaco, TX, Corinne Seal of Ft. Worth, TX; very precious great-granddaughter, Shelby Leigh Nittler; brother and sister-in-law, George and Eugenia Rosca of Massillon; brother-in-law, George Stan of Canton; niece, Daneila Rosca Sexton and her children, Elizabeth, Eddie and Otis. Funeral services will be Monday at 10 a.m. in the St. George Romanian Orthodox Church with Rev. Fr. George J. Treff officiating. Friends may call Sunday 5-8 p.m. in the Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home, where a Saracusta service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery. The family requests tributes to the Memorial Fund of the Church.
