USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
April 17, 2002
Bettie Kehl
Bettie (Marie C.) Kehl, age 84, passed away on April 11, 2002 in Richland, Washington with her family at her side. She died following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She will be cremated. A memorial service will be held later in the year when her remains are placed in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Canton, Ohio. Born April 17, 1917 in Wilkinsburg (near Pittsburgh), PA to Edgar and Marie Clark, Bettie attended Wilkinsburg High School and obtained advanced training as a secretary and bookkeeper. She worked as the secretary and bookkeeper for her father's auto repair facility. In her mid-twenties, Bettie went to work as a secretary at the Gulf Research and Development Lab in Harmarville, PA. It was there that she met her future husband, William (Bill) Kehl, a physicist and crystallographer. They made their home on a farm in Fox Chapel, a suburb of Pittsburgh. Bettie's lifelong hobby was herb gardening and the use of herbs in cooking and healing. She was an officer of the Picadilly Herb Society in Pittsburgh, and a hard working member of the National Herb Society. Bettie was a well known authority on the cultivation of herbs. She kept her son and daughter out of mischief during their formative years by requiring them to repaint the white picket fence around her vast herb garden each summer. She was also an excellent cook who could make a tasty meal from whatever could be collected from the garden on short notice. She rarely ever referred to a recipe. Her cinnamon rolls were legendary. For more than 20 years, Betty owned and operated the Polycrystal Book Service, supplying technical books and manuscripts to the world-wide scientific community. Often she was the only source of technical books for scientists in under-developed countries. She was the only book dealer who would extend credit to those impoverished individuals. Her business travels took her to all corners of the developed and under-developed world, and she was on a first name basis with many leading physicists of the day. She was enthusiastically known as Bettie the Book Lady. When Bill retired from Gulf, they moved to Louisville, OH, to be near Bill's family. For nearly ten years, Bettie provided 24-hour in-home care for Bill as his health deteriorated from Parkinson's disease. Upon Bill's death, Bettie became very active in community volunteer organizations. She was very active in the construction and maintenance of the gardens at the Hoover Historical Society. She frequently dressed in period costume and conducted public tours of the gardens. Bettie also volunteered as a secretary at the Juliard Senior Center in Louisville. She was famous for organizing Victorian tea parties for the ladies. Older than most of the seniors at the Center, she often joked that her job was to take care of all those old folks! Bettie was a member of the Paradise United Church of Christ in Louisville and was active in the design and upkeep of their Peace garden. She organized the Hat Ladies who would wear Victorian hats and sit together during services. Bettie enjoyed spending one month each summer at her son and daughter-in-law's mountain vacation home in Joseph, Oregon. Each afternoon, she would sit under her favorite pine tree next to the tumbling stream and read until she fell asleep. She often said that she loved the spot because it was so peaceful. In April 1998, Bettie moved to Richland, Washington to be closer to her son. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Millie Clark of Fox Chapel, PA; son and daughter-in-law, Denny and Linda Kehl of Richland, WA; daughter and son-in-law, Lorraine and Jay Miller of Uniontown, PA; granddaughter, Edie Periera of Richland, WA; grandson, Mike Kehl of Seattle, WA; and in-laws, Dorothy Kehl, Larry and Martha Kehl, Donald and Ruth Kehl all of Louisville, OH, Ray and Annabelle Kehl of San Antonio, TX, Wesley and Rosemary Kehl of Indianapolis, IN, Esther Rampton of Jacksonville, FL and Fred and Eileen Schneiter of Cincinnati, OH.
Betty Lower Jones
Betty lower Jones, age 87, of Canton, died Saturday, April 13, 2002 in Green Meadows Health Wellness Center. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jan and Judy Jones; granddaughter, Tracie Pierpoint; and great-grandson, Mason Pierpoint, all of North Canton. There will be no calling hours or services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Karlo Sons Funeral Home, 512 S. Main St., North Canton, OH 44720
Edward J. Palazzo
Edward J. Palazzo, age 64, of Louisville, passed away April 15, 2002, in Mercy Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Louis Catholic Church by Msgr. Ken Miller and Rev. Fr. Albert Reymann. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday (tonight) 7-9 p.m. at the Paquelet-Falk Funeral Home in Louisville.
Forest Buchanan
Forest Buchanan, 96, of Amsterdam, died Monday morning, April 15, 2002, in Trinity West Medical Center at Steubenville after an extended illness. He was born June 2, 1905, in Carroll Co., son of the late Homer G. and Blanche Elizabeth Kirby Buchanan. Forest was a member of the Hope Church, National Retired Teachers Assoc., Safari International Club, Pittsburgh Chapter, Teralta Nature Club in West Virginia, and he founded the Forest Audubon Nature Club. He was a graduate of Mount Union College and Cornell University, Forest was a renowned educator and naturalist, photographer, writer, omithologist and sportsman. He taught for 26 years in Amsterdam High School beginning in 1928. He was also a principal and a guidance counselor retiring in 1972 from Springfield Local School. Forest traveled extensively throughout Africa, South America including the Amazon, and the Caribbean Islands on safari and educational trips. A nature trail in San Juan, Puerto Rico was named after him. He was inducted into the Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame. He was honored with a bronze plaque for his work in preserving the Stillfork Swamp Nature Preserve in Carroll Co. In 1996 on his 90th birthday he was honored by the Village of Amsterdam for his life time achievements. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Mary Blanche) Bright of Amsterdam; six grandchildren, Heather, Autumn, April, Holly, Ray and Charles; four great grandchildren, Jade, Sage, Damon and Zayne. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clarice; and son, Barry; four brothers are also deceased. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Hope Church at Amsterdam with Thomas Chain and Pastor David Guess officiating. Burial will be in the Kilgore Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Sweeney-Dodds Funeral Home at Amsterdam and one hour prior to the service's at the church. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Forest's memory to the Amsterdam Fire Dept. and E.M.S. Service, P.O. Box Amsterdam, OH 43903.
Gary Lee Matson
Gary Lee Matson, 61, of N. Canton went home to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, as he was surrounded by loving family members. Gary enjoyed life, family, and friends. He was a faithful husband, caring and compassionate father, brother, and friend. Gary was a graduate of Kent State University and was employed with The Ohio Department of Health. He enjoyed loving and serving others and touched many lives with his wisdom, compassion, and integrity. He loved to fish on the Ottawa and to observe God's many creations in nature. He will be fondly remembered as a man of God by his wife, Betty; daughter, Kristine M. Stewart, Heidi (Tim) Scaife; son, Gary R. (Lori) Matson; grandchildren, Alex, David, and Faith; brothers, Ted (Norma) and Dennis (Marvelene); many nieces, nephews, and special friends. Funeral service Friday, 11 a.m. at Springfield Assembly of God, 1551 Canton Rd., Akron with Pastor Ted Reid officiating. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call Thursday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Akron and one hour prior at the church on Friday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Visiting Nurse Service, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333 or American Diabetes Association, 1815 W. Market St., Akron 44313.
Helen R. Vesely
Helen R. (Chiaramonti) Vesely, age 61, of Canton, who was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday evening in Mercy Medical Center after a brief illness. She was a life resident of Canton. She was employed as a clerk with the Mid West Industrial Supply Co. She was preceded in death by her father, Amos Chiaramonti; uncle, Guiliamo Shori; niece, Maria Orcutt. She is survived by her husband, John Vesely, to whom she was married 39 years; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Ann Vesely of Canton; two daughters and son-in-law, Kristine and John DiFiore of Chagrin Falls, OH, Lynn Ann Vesely of Canton; her mother, Mary Chiaramonti of Canton; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Rita and Oscar Lanzi Jr. of Canton, Florence and James Sieber of Canton; five grandchildren, Sarah, Nicholas and William DiFiore, Michael Beebe and Megan Vesely. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in the Rossi Funeral Home with Rev. Fr. Tom Bishop officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday 6-9 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to MRDD (East Gate School), 2950 Whipple Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44708.
Janet Kelly Seymour
Janet Kelly Seymour, age 88 of Canton, OH passed away Tuesday morning in the Manor Care Health Services following an extended illness. Born in Detroit, Michigan on April 7, 1914 she had lived the greater portion of her life in the Canton area. She was a former employee of the Ohio Power Co. and a retired employee of the Canton Art Institute where she had worked for 15 years. She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Seymour. Survivors include her stepdaughter, Pat Gillespie of Maple Glen, PA. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Daniel H. McKee officiating. Burial will be in North Lawn Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home one hour before services on Friday from 12-1 p.m.
Katherine Meighen
Katherine M. Meighen, age 72, of Louisville, died Monday night in Aultman Hospital. Born in Rose Township, Lindentree, OH, she had been a Canton area resident all of her life. She was a former cook at Mary's Restaurant. Preceded in death by her husband, Denver R. Meighen, who died in 1997 and a brother, James J. Henderson. Survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Gary Norman of Louisville, Jane and James Heckle of Canton and Karen and Richard Kocher of Louisville; a son, Daniel Meighen of Louisville; seven grandchildren; a great-grandson. Services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Lamiell Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Newcomer and Minister Don Phelps officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 p.m.
Leva C. Kirk
Leva Constance Kirk, age 70, of Canton, died Monday in Aultman Hospital after an extended illness. A life resident of Canton, she was a Lincoln High School Graduate and had attended Kent State University. She was a former Elocution Teacher and had owned and operated the Constance Kirk Studio of Expression. She also had worked for the Canton City School System. She was a member the Reedurban Presbyterian Church. Survived by her husband, Dwight R. Kirk; two daughters and three sons-in-law, Diane and Ronnie Ramey of N. Canton, Colleen and Timothy Hayes of Spring, Texas, and Kevin M. Smith of N. Canton; a son, Cameron C. Kirk of Chicago, IL; six grandchildren; and a sister and brother-in-law, Belva and John Biery of Canton. Preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Smith; and three brothers, Harry Dale, Lloyd and Clair Bundy. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the Lamiell Funeral Home with Rev. Gary W. Miller officiating. Private burial will be in North Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Marian Stearns Lotz
Mrs. J. Wendell Lotz (Marian Stearns), 83, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2002, in the Health Care Center at Azalea Trace in Pensacola, FL. She was born in Washington, D.C., January 28, 1919, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur W. Stearns. She graduated from Yonkers, NY High School, Wellesley College, and Western Reserve University School of Library Science in Cleveland, OH. She is survived by her husband of almost sixty years, J. Wendell Lotz, DDS of Pensacola; son, J. Wendell, Jr., and daughter-in-law, Rebecca James, of Brentwood, TN; son, W. Gregory, and daughter-in-law, Vicki Lotz, of Milford, OH and daughter, Marian Christine Braden, and son-in-law, John E. Braden, of Ridgewood, New Jersey. Also surviving are five granddaughters; four grandsons, and two great-grandsons; her sister, Elizabeth Karpinski of Meriden, CT, and sisters-in-law, Evelyn Freeborn and Joan Miller of Canton, OH and nieces and nephews also survive. Marian served as a librarian for the Cleveland Public Library, the Stark County, Ohio Library, and the Hartville, Ohio and Bexley, Ohio libraries. Throughout her life she was dedicated to her family and was involved in church and community activities. Since moving to Pensacola in 1990, she was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Arrangements for a memorial service are being planned for the future. Cedar Hill Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Martha L. Hanger
Martha L. Hanger, age 86, of Minerva, OH, beloved mother and grandmother passed to eternal rest Tuesday, April 16, 2002 following an extended illness. Born in Barbour County, WV, she was the daughter of the late, Wade Moore and Dora (Edmond) Moore. Formerly of Elkins, WV, Martha has been a resident of Minerva since 1991. She was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church of Bellington, WV; a member of the VFW Auxiliary for over 50 years, a member of the FOE Auxiliary for over 35 years and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Harold Williams of Kensington, OH; son Warren Koontz of Minerva, OH; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Sue Koontz of North Canton; son and daughter-in-law, Hobart and Alicia Koontz of Elkins, WV; sister, Bernice Trahern; step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Doris and Jake Young; step-daughter, Betty McGane; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Koontz, her second husband, Robert L. Hanger whom she married in 1962, two brothers, Bryd Moore, Bertsel Moore and granddaughter, Amanda Koontz. Calling hours will be Thursday, April 18 from 7-9 p.m. at the Bartley Funeral Home in Minerva, OH. Additional calling hours will be on Friday, April 19 from 6-9 p.m. at the Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home in Elkins, WV. Funeral Services will be held in the Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20 with the Rev. Donald Lockhart officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens in Gilman, WV. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Paul C. Washburn
Paul C. Washburn, of 412 Summit St., SW, North Canton, Ohio died at Windsor Medical Center Friday, April 12, 2002 following a lengthy illness. He was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. H. D. Washburn of Beaver, PA. Paul was retired from U.S. Steel, having worked in Pittsburgh and later in Cleveland. He served in WW II as Captain of P. T. Boat in both European and South Pacific Theaters. He attended school in Beaver, PA and graduated from Geneva College. Before coming to North Canton, he resided in Aurora, Ohio where he was active in community affairs and attended the Church of Aurora, participating in various capacities and served as moderator for a period of time. Paul was a member of First Christian Church, Brookside Country Club, and was an avid and accomplished tennis player. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Jennifer (Johnston); a brother, Dr. Hubert Washburn killed in WW II; and most recently a sister, Dr. Virginia Washburn who practiced in Pittsburgh. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Sara and Gary Stoops of Anchorage, Alaska, Mary Hawk of Bedford Heights, Ohio, and Paula and Robert McLean of Delafield, Wisconsin. Paul married Miriam Swallen in 1988 and moved to North Canton spending time also in homes in Chautauqua, New York and in Naples, Florida. In addition to his wife, Miriam, he is also survived by three step-children, Thomas and Irene Swallen, Timothy and Cathi Swallen all of Hartville, Ohio, and Anita Swallen Price and Samuel Price Jr. of Jamestown, New York; five grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday 1:00 PM in the Arnold Funeral Home, Canton with Rev. Manley Pierce officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services on Friday 12:00 noon-1:00 PM. Final Resting Place is the Aurora Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, 2600 Cleveland Ave., NW, Canton, OH 44709.
Paul Giamourides
Paul Giamourides, age 63, of North Canton, passed away early Monday morning after a brief illness. Born in Sohom, Russia, he had been a resident since 1963. A member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the A.H.E.P.A. Men's Club, Paul was a self-employed contractor. Preceded in death by his parents, Pericles and Sotiria (Samertsides) Giamourides; brother, Mattheus and sister, Pelagia Kelesidou. He is survived by his wife, Parthena (Karasarides) Giamourides; son, Barry; daughters and son-in-law, Sandy and Maynard Rains, Sherry Giamourides, Paula Giamourides, all of Canton; granddaughter, Rosie Parthena Rains; sisters, Sophia Petrakis, Ourania Hameltiou, Eleni Moustaka, all of Greece. Friends may call Wednesday 5-8 p.m. in the ROSSI FUNERAL HOME and one hour before services on Thursday in the church from 10-11 a.m. Trisagion services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday and A.H.E.P.A. services at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church with Rev. Fr. Economos John Stavropoulos officiating, assisted by Rev. Fr. Anthony Spirtos and Rev. Fr. Michael Pastrikos. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's name can be made to the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 799044, Dallas, TX 75379-9044.
Ralph C. Scott, Jr.
Ralph C. Scott, Jr. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Newcomer officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Calling hours Wednesday (today) 4-8 p.m.
Steven L. Kasler
Steven L. Kasler. He was preceded in death by two infant daughters and a son, Beth Ann, Renee and Nathan Aaron Kasler. A Memorial Service will be conducted Thursday at 6 p.m. from the Salvation Army with Major, Robert Meyers officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the services on Thursday from 5-6 p.m. The Reed Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.
Hazel Snowden
Hazel Snowden, age 55, passed away at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Canton and had lived in this community all of her life. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Winston. Survived by sons, Ryan (Stephanie) Rorie of Massillon, Desmond Rorie and Charles D. Snowden, both of Canton; special niece, Satoya James; brother, John (Anna) Blackburn of Canton; sisters, Eunice (Eugene) Boykins, Linda Matthews and Dwan Winston, all of Canton; 20 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at the Rhoden Memorial Chapel, with Mr. Roy Wooten officiating. Interment North Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 11 a.m. until time of service. Condolences may be sent to and family and friends will be received at 2922 Rim Circle NE, Canton, OH 44705. Repass will also be held at the Northeast Community Center on 25th St. NE.
Roy A. Schaub
Roy A. Schaub, age 80, of Canton, OH, passed away Tuesday morning, April 16, 2002 in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Canton, OH, December 7, 1921 to his parents the late Michael and Anna (Enold) Schaub. He lived for five years in the Louisville area and was a graduate of Louisville High School. Mr. Schaub was a retired Plumber with Standard Plumbing and Heating, retiring after 20 years of service. He was a member of Canton Baptist Temple, former Sunday School Teacher, Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local #94, and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army where he received the Bronze Star. Besides his parents, he was in death by his wife of 44 years, Phyllis M. Schaub, June 15, 1991; his brother, Ralph C. Schaub; one half-brother, George Schaub; and his half-sister, Mary Ethel Teague. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Susan K. and James E. Massie of Canton, OH; his son, David A. Schaub of Canton; his sister-in-law, Edna Jane Schaub of North Canton, OH; two nieces and two nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Canton Baptist Temple with Dr. Harold Henniger officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. Calling hours at the Reed Funeral Home Thursday 5-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church from 10-11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made in his name to the Canton Baptist Temple or the Charity of your choice.
