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Jan. 28, 2002
Concetta Seghi
Concetta Connie A. (Jannelli) Seghi, age 83, of Canton passed away Saturday, January 26, 2002 in Aultman Hospital after a sudden illness. Complete obituary will be published in Wednesday's edition. Services are being planned for Friday at Our Lady of Peace Church. Calling hours will be held on Thursday 6-9 p.m. at the Rossi Funeral Home.
Edith May Keener
Edith May (Zartman) Keener age 94, Born August 9, 1907. Daughter of the late John W. Zartman and Alice (Folmer) Zartman. Edith a life long resident of Hartville, Passed on Saturday January 26, 2002 in the comfort of her son's home in Canton. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Hartville United Church of Christ, Hartville Senior Citizens, Middlebranch Golden Buckeyes, AARP, as well as various other senior citizen organizations. She was always there for anyone who needed to talk and often offered comfort and advice when others were faced with difficulty. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Carleton S. Keener; three brothers, Henry and Earl Taylor, and Robert Carper; and one sister, Pearl Mraz. Survived by brother and sister-in-law, Edwin Mary Zartman of Hartville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Rita Keener of Hartville, and Paul Shirley Keener of Canton; ten grandchildren, Susie Joseph Burawa, Dale Roben Keener, Debbie Larry Flounders, Diane Tim Henson, and Dawn Gary Blythe; and eleven great-grandchildren, Carlton and Ethan Burawa, Mathew, Adam, and Daniel Keener, Andrew and Christopher Flounders, Allyson and Lauren Haley, and Holly and Brandon Henson. Friends may call Monday 6-8 p.m. in the Arnold Funeral Home, Hartville and one hour prior to church services Tuesday 10-11 a.m. in the Hartville United Church of Christ. Funeral Services will be Tuesday 11 a.m. in the Hartville United Church of Christ with Pastor Stu King officiating. Final Resting Place is Mount Peace Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the church.
Jennie E. Gialluca
Jennie E. (Carbone) Gialluca, of Canton, passed away Sunday morning following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony (Fear) Gialluca; her parents, Harry and Jessiminia Carbone; sisters, Annie and Rose Marie Carbone; brothers, Chester and Joseph Carbone. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Rosary Alter Society of the church, Tops #1753. She was a former employee of Adeline Shop and Mt. Marie Highs School. She is survived by devoted sons, Anthony II and rick Gialluca both of Canton; grandchildren, Angela and Mark Reitter of New Jersey, Tony III and Toby Gialluca of Akron; two great-grandchildren, Zachary and Alex Reitter; five sisters, Madeline Miller, Judy Frustaci, Catherine Lavoy all of Canton, Mary Lou Conversino of Massillon, Delores Kalman of Bolivar; one brothers, Pete Carbone of Tallmadge; several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be sung Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church with Msgr Frank Carfagna as celebrant. Interment will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Friends may call Tuesday 6-9 p.m. at the Rossi Funeral Home.
Kenneth M. Ancil
Kenneth M. Ancil, age 60, of Canton, passed away Saturday evening. Arrangements are pending with the Rossi Funeral Home.
Mary Frahm
Mary Frahm. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 11 a.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond L. Tucker officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Calling hours at the funeral home Monday 6-8 p.m.
Meredith L. (Dunn) Montgomery
Meredith L. (Dunn) Montgomery, age 77, formerly of 4194 Fulton Dr. NW, died Sunday in the Canton Regency. She was a life resident of Canton and was the widow of Richard C. Montgomery who died in 1989. Survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Judy and Jon Graef of Zoar, OH, and Wendy Stuchul of Bolivar; four grandchildren, Kelly McClintock, Shannon Hawk, and Christopher and Alex Stuchul; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Velma Andorka and Eileen Sollazzo, both of Canton. Preceded in death by a brother, Frank Dunn, and a sister, Helen Vince. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Lamiell Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Schaefer officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: National Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Avenue, Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136.
Paul J. Friscat
Paul J. Friscat, age 81, of North Canton. Survived by his loving wife, Dorothy J. Friscat; his sons, John Friscat of Bolivar, OH and Jeff Friscat of Pittsburgh, PA; grandson, John Friscat, Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. in Little Flower Catholic Church, Rev. Father Kevin Fete officiating. Private burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home.
Peter Bailer, Sr.
Peter Simon Bailer, Sr., age 89, of Canton passed away Saturday evening, January 26, 2002 in Manor Care Nursing Home following a brief illness. Born in St. Clairsville, OH, June 25, 1912 to his parents the late Michael and Eva Bailer, he lived most of his life in the Canton area and was a retired employee of Wheeling Steel. Mr. Bailer was a member of Market Avenue Church of Christ and Polish National Alliance. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Bailer; and two brothers, Michael and Andrew Bailer. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Peter Bailer, Jr. and Rose Bailer of Dillonvale, OH; four sisters, Mary Mithcell of Martins Ferry, OH, Stella Syty of New York, Wanda Bailer of St. Clairsville, OH, and Helen Thiel of Martins Ferry, OH; three grandsons, Peter, William and Mark Bailer; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Kull officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home Tuesday 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made in his name to Market Avenue Church of Christ, 2651 Market Avenue N., Canton, Ohio.
Robert E. Patterson
Robert E. Patterson. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 1:30 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond L. Tucker officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home Monday 7-9 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Tuesday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made in his name to The Wilderness Center or the American Cancer Society.
Rose M. Schumacher
Rose M. (Ziemba) Schumacher, age 78, of Canton, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 26, 2002 in Mercy Medical Center. Born October 19, 1923 in Ludlow, MA, to the late, Michael and Victoria (Majka) Ziemba. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and was a former employee of Haines Directory. Preceded in death by her husband, Herman F. in 1992; and her brothers, Frank, John and Mitchell Ziemba. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, William M. and Mary Sharon Schumacher of South Euclid, OH, Robert M. and Thelma Schumacher of Louisville, David B. and Mickey Schumacher of Canton; a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Adam Wesolow of Lake Elmore, VT; sisters, Julia Rolla of Ware, MA, Nellie Opalinski of Wilbraham, MA, Evelyn Pereira of Ludlow, MA; a brother, Ted Ziemba of Ware, MA; grandchildren, Kristen (Matt) Webb, Julie (David) Bilson, Brett, Justin, Joshua and Jordan Schumacher; great-grandchildren, Matthew Webb and Hannah Bilson. Rose was the unofficial tour guide of the Amish Community for the past 12 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Edward Beneleit as celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Don Williams Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Thelma A. Anstine
Thelma A. Anstine, age 79, of Sandyville, died Saturday evening in her home following an extended illness. Daughter of the Roland and Luceile (DeRock) McMillen. She was retired from Metropolitian Insurance Company. Member of St. Jacobs Lutheran Church and Canal Fulton Lodge #180 Order of Eastern Star. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Leroy S. Anstine, Sr. Feb. 12, 2000. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Anstine of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Leroy S. Jr. and Peggy Anstine of Uniontown; a grandson, Jamie Anstine; a great-grandson, Ian Ansine all of Massillon; a sister, Harriet Parks of N. Canton; brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Mildred McMillen of New Carlisle, OH. Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the St. Jacobs Lutheran Church with Pastor Herbert S. Garnes officiating. Interment in St. Jacob Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home on S. Cleveland Ave. and one hour before services on Wednesday at the church (9-10 a.m.). Eastern Star Service will be Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Autlman Hospice Program at 4510 Dressler Rd. NW Canton OH 44718.
Vada Mae Russell
Vada Mae Russell. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home. Burial will be in Melscheimer Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home on hour before services on Tuesday from 12-1 p.m.
Jan. 27, 2002
Alexia Anne Maurer
Alexia Anne Maurer, beloved infant daughter of Joshua M. Maurer and Shannon S. Swinderman was surrounded by her family when she came into this world and then went to be in the arms of Our Lord on Friday, January 25, 2002. A Private Memorial Services of family and close friends will be held in her honor on Monday, January 28, 2002 at 1 p.m. in the Arnold Funeral Home located at 504 W. Maple St., Hartville, OH, with a committal service immediately following a North Lawn Cemetery's Baby Land. Services will be officiated by Pastor Laura Fitt. Alexia is survived by her parents, Joshua Maurer and Shannon Swinderman; her grandparents, Michael and Laura Maurer, Brenda and Keith Gonda, James and Lori Swinderman; her uncles, Zachary Maurer, Sean Swinderman and Kristofer Swinderman; her aunts, Tiffany Gonda, and Kourtney Gonda; her great-grandparents, Kenneth and Geraldine Miller, Ralph and Lillian Maurer, Shirley and Mick Greene, Jim and Francis Locker, James E. Swinderman, Donald and Rose Meister, Frank Gonda, Fred and Harriet Fisher; and her great-great grandma, Millie Greene. Preceded in death by her great-grandmothers, Wanda J. Gonda and Barbara Fisher-Giumenti. The family would like to extend special thanks to the caring staff at Mercy Medical's Maternity Floor and to Malone College's teachers and football coaching staff whose kindness and compassion during this difficult time will always be remembered. Memorial donations may be sent to Community Christian Church at 210 N. Main Street, North Canton, OH 44720 in Alexia's name.
C. Gladys Bailey
C. Gladys Bailey. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Randy L. Newcomer officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Calling hours at the funeral home one hour before services on Monday 12-1 p.m.
Donald E. Hupp
Donald E. Hupp. Funeral services will be conducted Monday 11 a.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor James Simone officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Calling hours at the funeral home Sunday 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society or the Diabetes Foundation.
Dr. George L. St. John DDS
Dr. George L. St. John DDS, 5758 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, died at 6:57 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at St. Joseph Hospital Emergency room, from a heart attack. He was born December 23, 1934 in Oakfield, OH, the son of Samuel W. and Adeline Nast St. John. A graduate of Bristol High School in 1952, and the Case-Western Reserve School of Dentistry in 1961. He served in the United State Air Force from 1961-1963. He operated his Dental practice in Massillon from 1963 to 1988 and then moved his practice to Champion in 1988 and was still active in his practice. He was a life member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, Warren Dental Society, Corydon Palmer Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He attended the Wildare United Methodist Church. He was an active member of the Champion Kiwanis the Champion Rotary. He was on the cemetery board of Sager Cemetery.
He was an Eagle Scout and was a Boy Scout Commissioner in Stark County. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, reading, photography, playing and spending time with his two grandsons. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Elizabeth Betty Moss St. John whom he married on July 8, 1961; a daughter, Mrs. Anita and son-in-law, Gregory Guello of Green, in Stark Co.; a son, Roger St. John of Warren; a brother, Samuel and sister-in-law, Judy St. John of Bristolville; a sister, Joy and brother-in-law, Charles Carter of Kinsman; two grandsons, Cole and Chase Guello of Green. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Amherst Community Church, 8650 Beatty St. N.W., Massillon, OH 44646. Memorial contributions may be made to the Champion Kiwanis Club, the Champion Rotary Club, or the American Heart Association.
Arrangements handled by Shafer-Winans Lamer Funeral Home.
Edith May Keener
Edith May (Zartman) Keener age 94, Born August 9, 1907. Daughter of the late John W. Zartman and Alice (Folmer) Zartman. Edith a life long resident of Hartville, Passed on Saturday January 26, 2002 in the comfort of her son's home in Canton. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Hartville United Church of Christ, Hartville Senior Citizens, Middlebranch Golden Buckeyes, AARP, as well as various other senior citizen organizations. She was always there for anyone who needed to talk and often offered comfort and advice when others were faced with difficulty. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Carleton S. Keener; three brothers, Henry and Earl Taylor, and Robert Carper; and one sister, Pearl Mraz. Survived by brother and sister-in-law, Edwin Mary Zartman of Hartville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Rita Keener of Hartville, and Paul Shirley Keener of Canton; ten grandchildren, Susie Joseph Burawa, Dale Roben Keener, Debbie Larry Flounders, Diane Tim Henson, and Dawn Gary Blythe; and eleven great-grandchildren, Carlton and Ethan Burawa, Mathew, Adam, and Daniel Keener, Andrew and Christopher Flounders, Allyson and Lauren Haley, and Holly and Brandon Henson. Friends may call Monday 6-8 p.m. in the Arnold Funeral Home, Hartville and one hour prior to church services Tuesday 10-11 a.m. in the Hartville United Church of Christ. Funeral Services will be Tuesday 11 a.m. in the Hartville United Church of Christ with Pastor Stu King officiating. Final Resting Place is Mount Peace Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the church.
Frank L. Condit
Frank L. Condit. Funeral services will be held Monday 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Christ Presbyterian Church. Friends may call Monday one hour prior to services in the Church Parlor from 10-11:00 A.M. Final Resting Place is West Lawn Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Gladys S. Ball
Gladys S. Ball, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2002. Born on May 12, 1920 in Fairmont, GA. Preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Lelia Miller, brother, Wesley Roberts. Gladys loved flowers and working in her flower garden. Member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. Gladys leaves to cherish her precious memories, her loving and devoted husband, Louis E. Ball Sr., of the home; sons, Jimmy (Elder Shirley) Ball, Louis E. (Annette) Ball Jr., Eugene Ball, all of Canton; daughters, Sandra (Kenneth) Herndon of Waynesburg, OH, and Sharon (Thomas) Grafton of Canton; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at the New Bethel Ministries, 2000 Navarre Rd., SW., Canton, OH, Apostle L.G. Hamilton Sr., officiating. Calling hours will be held 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at the church. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will be received at 415 Cresmont Ave. S.E., Canton, OH 44707. Arrangements by Brogdon Son Funeral Home.
Glenn A. Ericksen
Glenn A. Ericksen. Funeral services will be Monday 1:00 p.m. at the Arnold Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. John Mann officiating. Interment will be in North Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 3:00–7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Helen G. Sabo
Helen G. Sabo, age 82, of Canton, passed away January 25, 2002, in Aultman Hospital, following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank on Nov. 11, 1995; her son, Frank S. Sabo on April 14, 2001; and brothers, Ed, Hank and Ray Cozar. She is survived by her daughter, Helen Vandever; granddaughter, Vicki (David) Boughton; grandsons, Steve and Tracy (Annette) Vandever; great-grandson, Stevie, Joey, and Danny Boughton; sisters-in-law, Gerry, Mary and Mary Cozar and their families; and many loving friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday January 28, 2002 in The Church of the Covenant, with Dr. William Watts officiating. Intombment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery Mausoleum, 4414 Cleveland Ave., NW, Canton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Covenant, 3014 Fulton Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718. Spiker-Foster-SHRIVER Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph C. Bryant
Joseph C. Bryant. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond Tucker officiating. Burial will be in North Lawn Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home on Sunday (tonight) 6-9 p.m. The Moose Lodge will hold services Sunday at 5:45 p.m.
Leonard Lee Corn
Leonard Lee Corn, age 83, of Cleveland, GA, formerly of Canton, died Sat., Jan. 5, 2002. Born in Hiawassee, GA, he had been a winter resident in Leesburg, FL. He was a retired employee of The Timken Co. retiring after 33 years of service. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Corn of the home; son, Lee (Pat) Corn of Cadillac, MI; two daughters, Linda (Robert) Michael of Canton, Diana (Shad) Shilling of Navarre; two sisters, Lucille Osborne of Florence, AL, Dot Kirkland of Ellijay, GA; three stepdaughters; two stepsons; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were handled in Florida.
Lillie (Riggs) Kirk
Lillie (Riggs) Kirk, age 53 of Big Pine Key, FL formerly of East Sparta, died on January 22, 2002 in her home following a lengthy heart condition. Preceded in death by her parents, Conrad and Virginia Riggs. Survived by her husband, Roy; sister, Norma Jo Davis; nephews, Mike (Pam) Hambach of Winchester, VA, David (Cheryl) Hambach of Indianapolis, IN and Paul (Sherri) Hambach of Massillon; great-nieces, Nikkol, Dana, Bonnie and Amber. Her wish was to be cremated.
Mary Frahm
Mary Frahm, age 84, of Canton, OH, and more recently a resident of the Hanover House in Massillon passed away Friday evening, January 25, 2002 in Mercy Medical Center following a three month illness. Born in Donora, PA, July 4, 1917 to her parents the late Peter and Anna Sinutko, she lived most of her life in the Canton area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl A. Frahm, April 30, 1991; two brothers, Charles and John Sinutko; and her sister, Helen Sinutko. Survivors include two daughters, Marjorie Ann Dentler and Edith Werstler both of Canton; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mike and Jean Sinutko of California, Paul and Jane Sinutko of New Jersey; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 11 a.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond L. Tucker officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Calling hours at the funeral home Monday 6-8 p.m.
Max R. Babcock
Max R. Babcock. Funeral services will be Monday at 7 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Charles W. Ulmer officiating. Calling hours three hours prior to the services on Monday 4-7 p.m. At the request of the family his body will be cremated following the services.
Mildred E. Devis
Mildred E. Devis. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the Zion Lutheran Church of Canton with Pastor Kenneth D. Scheck II officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Calling hours at the Reed Funeral Home on Sunday (tonight) 7-9 p.m. and one hour before the services at the church on Monday from 10-11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church of Canton.
Paul J. Friscat
Paul J. Friscat, age 82, of North Canton died Saturday morning at Altercare of Cant following a brief illness. He was born on Dec. 3, 1920, in Detroit, MI, to he parents the late John and Josephine Friscat. He retired in 1982 from Republic Steel Corp. where he was employed for 37 years. Mr. Friscat served with the Army during World War II and was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Crowe and Mary Webnick. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy J. Friscat, to whom he was married on Dec. 26, 1967; his sons, John Friscat of Bolivar, OH and Jeff Friscat of Pittsburgh, PA; one grandson, John Friscat, Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Little Flower Catholic Church at a time to be announced in Monday's edition of The Repository. Private burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home.
Paul Pritt
Paul Pritt. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Bishop C. Herschel Gammill officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. Calling hours in the funeral home Sunday (today) 2-4 p.m.
Robert E. Patterson
Robert E. Patterson, age 74, of Massillon, OH, passed away Friday evening, January 25, 2002, in Aultman Hospital following a two year illness. Born in Canton, OH, January 19, 1928 to his parents the late Frank and Mildred Patterson, he was a 1946 graduate of McKinley High School. Mr. Patterson was a retired employee of Fisher Foods, retiring in 1990 after 38 years of service. He was a member of FAA, The Wilderness Center and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Dieringer; brother, Carl E. Patterson, Sr.,; and infant daughter, Sandra. Survivors include his loving wife, Elaine Patterson of the home to whom he would have been married 56 years, March 23, 2002; five children, Kathy Bates-McGlynchey of Massillon, Cindy Garofalo of Canton, OH, Mitch Patterson of Tiger, GA, Dien Patterson and Bryan Patterson both of Massillon, OH; four brothers, James Patterson of Malvern, Ralph, Kenny and Pat Patterson all of Canton; two sisters, Lois Scarletto of Peoria, AZ, Gerry Bowling of East Canton; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 1:30 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond L. Tucker officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home Monday 7-9 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Tuesday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made in his name to The Wilderness Center or the American Cancer Society.
Ruth E. Kuhn
Ruth E. Kuhn. A Memorial Service will be held Monday January 28, 2002 at 11 a.m. in the First Friends Church, 55th and Market in Canton.
Vada Mae Russell
Vada Mae Russell, age 87, of Canton, OH, passed away Saturday morning in the Oakhill Manor Care Center following an extended illness. Born in Canton on May 9, 1914 she was a retired employee of Nationwide Insurance Co. She was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple and the Jolly Sixties. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ivy Russell, also by two sisters, Ruth and Emma Russell; and six brothers, Charles, Howard, Clayton, Albert, Archie and Oliver Russell. Survivors include two nieces, Jean Harrison of Canton and Jane Brugger of Dover, OH; several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home. Burial will be in Melscheimer Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home on hour before services on Tuesday from 12-1 p.m.
