USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
Friday, May 3, 2002
Archie Temple
Archie Temple, age 84, of Columbus, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Retired from Big Bear Stores. Member of Alkire Road Church of Christ and the Golden Alkires. Preceded in death by parents, Harvey and Malissa (Judson) Temple; four brothers; and one sister. Survived by wife of 63 years, Bernice (Dennison) Temple; daughters, Rebecca (John) Lowry of Pickerington and Debra (David) Stires of Canton; granddaughters, Amy Stevenson, Abby Lowry, Gwynn Ogborn, Kristen Phillips, and Melissa Stires; six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and special niece, Gertrude (Don) Geary. Funeral service 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL 3030 W. Broad St. where friends may call 6-9 p.m. Friday. Mark Bass officiating. Interment 3 p.m. Saturday at Highland Cemetery, Glenford, OH. Contributions may be made to the Alkire Road Church of Christ in his memory.
Arthur R. Porter Jr.
Arthur R. Porter, Jr. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday 11:30 a.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Rudy officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Calling hours at the funeral home Friday (tonight) 6-9 p.m.
Ben F. Kimbrough
Ben F. Kimbrough, passed away on May 1, 2002 at Smith Nursing Home. He was born in Allenville, KY and had lived in the Canton Community for over 40 years. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 4, 2002 at 12 Noon at Rhoden Memorial Home (Akron Location), 1101 Palmetto Ave. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until time of service. Condolences may be sent to 2003 4th St. NE, Canton, OH 44704. Procession will form at Rhoden Memorial Home.
Carl J. Birone
Carl J. Birone, age 84, of Canton, passed away Thursday morning in Aultman Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Birone. His calling hours will Sunday 6-9 p.m. in the Rossi Funeral Home.
Catherine Appleby
Catherine A. Appleby, age 95, died at The Landing of Canton on May 1. She graduated from Canton McKinley High School in 1925 and from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1928. She served as head nurse in the Mercy Nursery for many years. She was a life resident of the Canton-Massillon area an a member of St. Barbara's Catholic Church in Massillon. Survived by a daughter, Mrs. Timothy (Mary Lou) Paul of Twinsburg, OH; a son, Dr. James E. Appleby of Champaign, IL; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Massillon with Fr. Raymond Paul officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. There will be no calling hours and the services Saturday will form at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to your favorite charity. The Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon is handling the arrangements.
George Marcovich
George Marcovich, of Mogadore, OH, died Thursday, May 2, 2002. Arrangements pending at Ciriello / Rose Hill Chapel.
Harold V. Romine
Harold V. Romine. A graveside service will be held on Friday (TODAY) 11 a.m. in Evergreen Memorial Park with Rev. Raymond Tucker officiating. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the St. Luke's Lutheran Nursing Facilities, 220 Applegrove St. N.E., N. Canton, OH 44720.
James F. McHenry
James F. McHenry, age 76, passed on to the next world, April 22, 2002 at Terrace View Nursing Home, Millersburg, OH from heart failure. He was born in Carrollton, OH, May 30, 1925. James was a life long resident of Canton, OH, prior to his stay at Terrace View. James worked a significant part of his adult life as a grocer at the former Joe Guilod's, 9th St. SW. He attended Timken High School, and was a past member of Toastmasters. Survived by a son, Jim McHenry of Chicago, IL; brother, Richard McHenry; sister, grace Burlingame, both of Canton; two stepdaughters, Marian Kasunick and Billie Adams; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Neva McHenry; sister, Cleo Malcuit; brother, John A. McHenry. James donated his body to Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, to further medical education and research for their medical school. His peculiar sense of the amusing, and his unique spirituality will be missed by all those who loved him. A memorial service for the family will be arranged privately.
John E. Ferencz
John E. Ferencz, age 68, of N. Canton, died Wednesday night in Mercy Medical Center after an extended illness. A life resident of the Canton area, he was a 1951 graduate of McKinley High School. He retired in 1983 from Diebold Inc. after 31 years of service. He later worked for Sherwood RTM Corp. for seven years. He was a member of John Knox Presbyterian Church and the N. Canton Elks Lodge #2029. John was an avid golfer at Skyland Pines. Survived by his wife, Virginia L. (Ginger) Ferencz, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Edward Moose of Taylorsville, N.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Lisa Ferencz of Canton; three grandchildren, Emily and Zachary Moose and Courtney Ferencz; a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Bob Grisez of Canton; and a brother, Richard Ferencz of Pittsburgh, PA. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy (Willi) Ferencz. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Lamiell Funeral Home with Rev. Douglas A. Patton officiating. Burial will be in West Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Friday (tonight) from 7-9 p.m.
Leonard D. Pastore
Leonard D. Pastore. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in Little Flower Catholic Church with Fr. Kevin L. Fete as celebrant. The American Legion, Massillon Post #221 will conduct the graveside military service. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 1-5 p.m. at the Arnold Funeral Home in Hartville. Memorial donations may be made to the Hartville Volunteer Fire Department or to the Little Flower Grotto Fund.
Michael J. Law
Michael J. Law. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday 11 a.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Wright Campbell Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Calling hours at the funeral home Friday (tonight) 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for funeral expenses.
Michael R. Sarkes
Michael R. Sarkes, age 72, of Canton, passed away Wednesday evening after a sudden illness. He had made his home with his cousin Saidi Eckert. His calling hours will be Sunday 5-8 p.m. in the Rossi Funeral Home.
Nickolas Kalafice
Nickolas Kalafice. Calling hours at the Reed Funeral Home in Canton Friday (tonight) 6-9 p.m. with additional calling hours, services and burial in Merrill, Wisconsin, by Waid Funeral Home, 301 Eagle Dr., Merrill, WI 54452.
Rev. Janet Ricketts
Rev. Janet L. (nee Zutz) Ricketts. A memorial service will be Saturday, May 4, 2002 at 11:30 a.m. in the Brook Park United Methodist Church @6220 Smith Rd., Brook Park, OH 44142. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home, 4041 Cleveland Ave. S., Canton. Interment will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Lutheran Cemetery, Brooklyn, OH with her husband, Rev. James Ricketts officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Canton Calvary Mission at 1345 Gibbs Ave NE, Canton OH 44705.
Rita M. Bennett
Rita M. Bennett. Friends may call at the Rossi Funeral Home Friday (tonight) 6-8 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, May 4, 2002, 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 1530 - 11th St. SE, Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony's Church.
Robert M. Turkalj
Robert M. Turkalj, age 55, of Massillon, who passed away April 30th, will have a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Massillon. Friends may call Friday (today) 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon.
Benjamin Curlutu
Benjamin Curlutu, age 80, of Canton passed away Tuesday morning, April 30, 2002 in Aultman Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on February 18, 1922 in Marion, OH., to the late Simon and Flora (Miku) Curlutu. He resided in the Canton area most of his life and was retired in 1982 from CW Transport following 42 years of service. Mr. Curlutu was baptized in the Romanian Eastern Orthodox faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary K. Curlutu, November 6, 1980; and four brothers, Andrew, Rudolph, Steven and Gerald Curlutu. Benjamin is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Benjamin Jr. and LaDene Curlutu of Canton; his daughter, Jennifer Curlutu of Canton; step-son, Gary Thacker of Tampa, FL; one grandson, Chad Curlutu of Canton; four brothers, Adam, Daniel Simon and George Curlutu all of Canton; and his sister, Mary Curlutu of Canton. There are many nieces and nephews also surviving. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond L. Tucker officiating. Burial will be in New Cumberland Cemetery, Tuscarawas County. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Friday (TONIGHT) 7-9 p.m.
Gilbert Duane Smith
Gilbert Duane Smith, age 62, of Canton passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at The Cleveland Clinic. Duane was born May 13, 1939 in Morgan County, OH. He is the son of Pauline Hill-Smith-Ramsey and the late Carroll Smith. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and he served in the U.S. Airforce. He was a retired construction worker of Laborers Local 1015. He is survived by his wife, Elba (Tabler) Smith, together they had three children, Valerie and Edwin Sepulveda of Masssillon, OH, Brian and Yolanda Smith of Canton, OH, and Monica and Irvin Mayle of Cutler, OH, Duane; had six grandchildren, Crista Scott, Ryan Smith, Shawanda Smith, Andrew Mayle, Amanda Mayle and Jerus Smith; one sister, Frances Chandler of Zanesville; five brothers, Charles Smith of Rineyville, KY, Roger Smith of Newton Falls, OH, David Smith of Chesterhill, OH, Carlyn Smith of Mineral City, and John Ramsey of Canton. Duane was preceded in death by one sister, Eva Smith; three brothers, Donald Smith, Phillip Smith, Steven Smith; and a step-father, Kennard Ramsey. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in the Mt. Hermon Church, RFD Aimesville, OH, with Rev. Ronald Howard officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hermon Church Cemetery. Calling hours Saturday 6-8 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home 705 Raff Rd. SW Canton, OH and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Stone-Matheney Funeral Home, 7465 Marion St., Chesterhill, OH.
