Obituaries -- Oct. 4, 2000
Gerald Allen Clark Sr. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in the Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, IL. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Calling hours in the Reed Funeral Home Wednesday 3-5 & 7-9 p.m.
(Reed, 477-6721)
Pastor Raymond J. Hartmann. Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in the First United Church of Christ, Canton with Rev. Dr. David V. Schwab and Dr. Darrell Filler officiating. Interment in Paris Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the church and one hour before the services at the church.
(Myers-Kreighbaum-Sanders, 330-488-0222)
William D. Wilson. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond Tucker officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home Wednesday (tonight) 7-9 p.m.
(Reed, 330-477-6721)
Dennis M. Shaffer. Survived by sister, Mrs. Don (Sharon) Cartwright of Canton. Funeral service will be Thursday 10:00 a.m. in the First Brethren Church of Louisville with Rev. James Koontz officiating. Interment in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in Spiker-Foster-SHRIVER Funeral Home, 4817 Cleveland Ave. NW and one hour prior to the service in the church. In lieu of flowers memorial Contributions may be made to the Dennis M. Shaffer memorial fund at United Bank, 3315 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44709.
(SHRIVER, 330-455-0349)
Ruth H. Karns, age 91, of Canton, died Monday evening in Aultman Hospital. She was born in Noble County, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Wickens. She was a former employee of Isaly’s, Republic
Steel and Sears. A member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Pike Grange, Jolly Sixties of the Canton Baptist Temple, Canton South AARP, and former member of Daughters of America. Also preceded in death by her first husband, William Benjamin Medley December 13, 1968, her second husband, Harold Karns in 1982, a daughter, Blanche E. Crum in 1996 and an infant son, a sister, Olive Schramm and a brother, Russell Wickens. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Edna and Robert Dettinger of Canton; a son-in-law, Lawrence Crum; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home on South Cleveland Ave. with Rev. Ed Rinehart officiating. Burial in Sunset Hills Burial park. Friends may call Thursday 5-8 p.m. There will be a Grange Service on Thursday at 4:45 p.m.
(Kreighbaum-Sanders, 330-484-2525)
Annie Margaret (Toles) Poole, age 62, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 30, 2000 in Mercy Medical Center. Mother Poole leaves to
cherish her memory nine children; 28 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren all of Canton; two brothers, Nathan Toles, Jr. of Trenton, NJ, Philip Toles of Buffalo, NY; one sister, Celestine Jones of San Antonio, TX; special friend, Sylvester Lattimore; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her contribution to the community will live on through the many lives that she touched with her unselfish, benevolent concern for others. Services will be conducted Friday, October 6, 2000 at Agape Love Christian Center, 2000 Navarre Rd. SW, Canton, OH. Calling hours at 11 a.m. with Homegoing services beginning at 12 noon Pastor Joseph Ballard officiating. Arrangements by Rhoden Memorial Home, Inc.
(Rhoden, 330-455-7944)
Sherwood Ake, age 92, of Canton, passed away Sunday, October 1st, 2000 at the Legends of Massillon after a brief illness. A lifetime resident of Canton, he was a Veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He was an Attorney at Law in Canton from 1932 retiring in 1988. A 1924 graduate of McKinley High School, he attended the College of Wooster and Hamilton College. A graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Law School. A member of The Church of the Savior United Methodist, a Past President of the Canton Kiwanis Club, a Past President of the Stark County Bar Assoc., Masonic Lodge-McKinley #431 and a member of the Mayflower Society. Preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Jane Ake in 1981; and second wife, Neva Lowmiller Ake in 1993; a daughter, Emily A. Ipson; and brother, Theodore Ake. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James S. and Lois J. Ake of Fenton, MI; four grandchildren, Charles Ipson and Mary Helen Ipson both of Pittsburgh, PA, Kimberly Ake and Kevin Ake both of Fenton, MI; a special-niece, Eleanor Morgan of North Canton; and other nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be Friday 2:30 p.m. at the Church of the Savior United Methodist with Dr. Robert E. Buckley officiating. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Salvation Army.
(Welch-Sekeres-Lewis, 330-452-4041)
Robert J. Halter, age 61, of North Canton, died Saturday of an apparent heart attack in Mercy Medical Center. He was retired from AT & T in 1989 after 27 years of service and was a member of North Canton Eagles Aerie #2223. Survived by daughter, Sherry Halter of Santa Clara, CA; sisters, Josephine Boda of Costa Mesa, CA, Patricia Hughes of Campbell, CA, Mary Mockles of Chester, CA; brothers, Donald Halter of Houston, TX and Thomas Halter of North Canton. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. in the Karlo & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Jeffrey Shultz officiating. Friends may call Friday 1-2 p.m.
(Karlo & Sons, 330-499-6207)
Lucille F. Reed, age 80, of Canton, passed away late Sunday evening at her residence following a brief illness. Born May 8, 1920 in Canton to the late Homer and Myrle (Henderson) Shock. A member of the Fairmount Park United Presbyterian Church of Canton. Preceded in death by her husband, Norman G., on Dec. 21, 1983 and a sister, Evelyn Hill. Survived by two daughters, Judith Stackhouse of Wilmington, OH, Susan Hoover of Loveland, CO; two sons, Lance A. and Terry K., both of Canton; one sister, Elizabeth Fluke of Carrollton; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. There are no visiting hours. The family requests material contributions to the charity of your choice.
(Waltner-Simchak, 330-455-0293)
Edward M. Bowen. Funeral services will be at the Lebold Funeral Home, Bolivar, OH, on Thursday, October 5, 2000, at 11 a.m. Calling hours Wednesday 7-9 p.m. with Rev. Dan Schaefer officiating. Burial at Ft. Laurens Cemetery, Bolivar, OH. Donations to North Canton Squadmen Association, % City Hall, 145 North Main St., North Canton, OH 44720.
(Lebold, 330-874-3113)
Mary Ann Robinson (nee Ivanciw) Dear mother of Barry C. (Maribeth) of Shaker Hts., OH, and Brian S. of New York, NY. Grandmother of Katherine and Kevin. Sister of Rose Oberdacker (Roger) of Pittsburgh, PA, and Alexander Ivanciw, Jr. of Florida. Those who wish may make contributions in her name to The American Cancer Society, 1148 Eucid Ave., Suite 514, Cleveland, OH 44115. For additional information and directions log online to: www.legacy.com A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, October 6 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Gesu Catholic Church, 2470 Miramar Blvd., University Hts., OH. BROWN-FORWARD FUNERAL HOME, Shaker Heights, OH in charge of arrangements.
(Brown-Forward, 216-752-1200)
Wilbur G. Kuemerle, age 73, of Canton, died Monday in Mercy Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a life resident of Canton and was a World War II Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters and was an avid Bowler. Survived by his wife, Virginia; two daughters and a son-in-law, Barbara Larrick and Jeanne and Robert Lidderdale; six sons and three daughters-in-law, William and Shirley Kuemerle, Keith and Joanne Kuemerle, Joseph and Cindy Kuemerle, and Steven, Douglas and Eric Kuemerle all of Canton; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Charlotte Wood of Florida and Ruth Geisinger of Canton; and two brothers, Herbert F. King of Cleveland and James D. King of Canton. Services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Lamiell Funeral Home with Pastor Edward E. Dickerhoof officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 p.m.
(Lamiell, 330-456-7375)
Janet I. Boger, age 95, of Canton, died Thursday, September 28, 2000 in Canton Christian Home. Born February 3, 1905 in Navarre, OH to the late Kenneth and Laura (Schmidt) Miller. She was a member of First Christian Church, 1923 graduate of McKinley High School, a 1928 graduate of Margaret Morrison College of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, a former secretary at Ohio University, the former secretary/treasurer of Boger Excavating, a member of Canton Women’s Club and was very active in various card clubs and bowling leagues. Preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Kenneth Boger on January 11, 1988. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Dorothy Boger and John and Nancy Boger, all of Canton; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home one hour prior to service from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday.
(Reed, 330-477-6721)
Elizabeth Pasco, age 94, of Orlando, FL went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning. She was born in 1906 to the late Elmer and Anne Miller in Dubois, PA. Elizabeth resided most of her life in the Louisville-Canton area. In 1990 she moved to Orlando, FL to live with her daughter. Preceded in death by her husband John Pasco in 1966 and one grandchild. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Nutt; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. In Orlando, Elizabeth attended the Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd where a memorial service was held Monday. While living in Ohio, she was for many years a member and Sunday school teacher at Bethany United Methodist Church of Canton. Funeral service will be Thursday 2:00 p.m. in Bethany United Methodist Church with Rev. Michael M. Hayes officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Elizabeth will be buried next to her husband in Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to TV Channel #52 in Orlando, FL or to Bethany United Methodist Church, 3906 Easton St. NE, North Canton, OH 44721. Spiker-Foster-SHRIVER Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(SHRIVER, 330-455-0349)
Richard J. Howard, age 57, of North Canton, passed away Monday evening in his home. Born in Canton to the late Orie L. and Beulah Howard, he was employed at Danner Press. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, the St. Peter Altar Rosary Society, the North Canton Eagles, and Graphic Communication International Union. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Orie J. Howard in 1997. He is survived by his wife, Regenia M. (Walter) Howard of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Joann M. and Bernard Lockard of Canton; sons, Christopher Howard of the home; brother and sister-in-law, Joseph J. and Carla Howard of East Canton; sister-in-law, Martha “Marty” Howard of Canton; grandchildren, Bernard Lockard, Jr. and Deanne Lockard. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church with Msgr. John C. Finnigan as celebrant. Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 p.m. at the Wackerly Funeral Home. There will be a parish wake service at 6:45 p.m. For those unable to attend calling hours, you may register at our on-line Registry Page at www.wackerlyfuneralhome.com.
(Wackerly, 330-455-5235)
Ted Bryant Clevenger, age 58, of Columbus, Tuesday, October 3, 2000 at home. Graduate of The Ohio State University and College of Law and a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was a partner in Squire, Sanders and Dempsey Law Firm. Preceded in death by his father O.L. Clevenger. Survived by sons, Chris (Julie) Clevenger and Scott Clevenger; mother, Gwendolyn Clevenger; and brother, Robert D. Clevenger both of Canton. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2000 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, OH. A private memorial service will be held later at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Donations may be made in Ted’s Memory to Hospice at Riverside and Grant, 3535 Olentangy River R., Columbus, OH 43214.
(Rutherford-Corbin, 614-885-4006)
Darryl A. “Brad” Bradrick, age 56, of Canton, has gone home to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon after battling cancer since March. He was born and raised in Mansfield and moved in Canton in 1963. He retired from American Electric Power in April after 33 years service and was a member of Faith Community Church, Canton. Survived by his wife of 25 years, Judy A. (Harbert) Bradrick of the home; son, Andrew Bradrick and daughter, Sarah Bradrick, both of the home; mother, Ruth Bradrick of Mansfield, OH; brothers, Duane Bradrick of Rockford, OH and Gary Bradrick of Mansfield, OH. Preceded in death by his father, Ralph Bradrick and brother, Verne Bradrick. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Faith Community Church, 4301 Cleveland Ave. NW with Pastor Glen W. Osborn officiating. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Faith Community Church from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday and one hour before the services on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Alliance, 885 South Sawburg Road, Suite 106, Alliance, OH 44601. Arrangements by Karlo & Sons Funeral Home.
(Karlo & Sons, 330-499-6207)
Ferdinand “Fritz” Nasal, age 85, of Canton died Monday evening in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 14, 1915 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Josef and Anna Nasal. He was a graduate of McKinley High School and was a former U.S. Marine, having served in World War II and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Mr. Nasal was retired from the Timken Co. after 33 years of service, was retired from Canton City Schools after 10 years of service, and was a member of Porky’s Old Timers Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tekla in 1995. Survivors include one sister, Rose Brown, of Canton, one brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Lee Nasal of New Carlisle, OH, and three sons and daughters-in-law; Robert and Pati Nasal of Columbus, OH, Timothy Nasal of Lancaster, CA and Richard and Margaret Nasal of Eastlake, OH. There are eight grandchildren,
Kevin, Noelle, Elizabeth, Carrie, David, Kimberly, Tiffany and Matthew. Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, October 7 at 12:30 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Fr. Timothy Huffman officiating. The family will receive friends one and one half hours prior to services from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
(Reed, 330-477-6721)
Margaret Kovac, age 78, died Tuesday, October 3, 2000 at her home in Canton. She was born in Akron and was a member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church in Akron. She had worked for the former Bender-Loudon Company as a bookkeeper. She was preceded in death by husband, John in 1991; and is survived by son and daughter-in-law, John and Rosalea of Clearwater, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Peter Zeigler of Canton; sister, Sue Van Pelt of Akron; grandchildren, Julia (Ross) Reitzel of Safety Harbor, FL and Joanne (Jeffrey) Lee of Norton; great-grandchild, Dylan Lee; sister-in-law, Gertrude Dann of Akron; and brothers-in-law, Charles (Ruth) and George (Eleanor) Kovac all of Akron. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 9:30 a.m. at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd, Akron and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church. Fr. James Atkins officiating. Interment at St. Michael Cemetery in Mogadore, OH. The family will receive friends Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home where a Parastas service will be held at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Aultman Hospice, 4510 Dressler Rd NW, Canton, 44718 or to St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, 847 Crouse St. Akron, 44306.
(Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 330-724-1281)
Flora L. Dutrow, age 80, of resident of Oakhill Manor Care Center in Louisville, formerly of East Canton, passed away there Tuesday morning. She was born in Byesville and had been a resident of the Canton area 47 years. Mrs. Dutrow was a member of First Church of The Nazarene. Preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Albert G. Dutrow, on Nov. 4, 1993, and a daughter, Patricia Ann Dyer. Survived by two daughters and son-in-law, June Hill, of Birmingham, AL, and Audrey “Dee” and Rudolf Klapper, of Strasburg; eight grandchildren including Valerie Barnet of Louisville and Vicki Frymier, of Bradenton, FL, who were raised by Mr. & Mrs. Dutrow after the death of their mother, Patricia; and 25 great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in First Church of The Nazarene with Rev. Russell Long officiating. Interment in West Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 p.m. at the Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home and Friday 10-11 a.m. at the church.
(Formet-Clevenger & Gordon, 330-456-4766)
James W. Curry, 66, of Louisville, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Monday, October 2, 2000, in Mercy Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born August 22, 1934, in Louisville and was the son of the late Frank J. and Hilda (Pillot) Curry. He was a former Army veteran and a member of Calvin Presbyterian Church in Canton. Jim was an employee of Winn’s RV Center in North Canton for over 30 years where he worked in the body shop. He was an avid woodworker and gardener who loved the outdoors. Jim leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Sandra (Simon) Curry of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, JoAnn E. Curry of Louisville, Lisa J. and Jeffrey J. Pecenko of North Canton and Lora J. and Jeffrey T. Cutlip of Louisville; a sister, Jean Ossler of Louisville; three grandchildren, Morgan and Kyle Pecenko and Miranda Cutlip; three step-grandchildren, Jessica, Jillian and Julia Cutlip; special friends, Ron and Carol Pribula; and a special pet, Smudgie. Funeral services for Jim will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in the Paquelet-Falk Funeral Home in Louisville with Rev. Clarence Berry officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Friends may call Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
So when your heart is heavy
And sorrows bend you low,
In the secret of His presence,
You’ll find the heavenly glow.
He will give new strength for
every day
And all our sorrows share,
So weep not loved ones for him;
He’s in our Savior’s care.
(Paquelet-Falk, 330-875-2811)
Obituaries -- Oct. 5, 2000
Ruth H. Karns. Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home on South Cleveland Ave. with Rev. Ed Rinehart officiating. Burial in Sunset Hills Burial park. Friends may call Thursday (today) 5-8 p.m. There will be a Grange Service on Thursday at 4:45 p.m.
(Kreighbaum-Sanders, 330-484-2525)
Annie Margaret (Toles) Poole. Services will be conducted Friday, October 6, 2000 at Agape
Love Christian Center, 2000 Navarre Rd. SW, Canton, OH. Calling hours at 11 a.m. with Homegoing services beginning at 12 noon Pastor Joseph Ballard officiating. Arrangements by Rhoden Memorial Home, Inc.
(Rhoden, 330-455-7944)
Sherwood Ake, age 92, of Canton, passed away Sunday, October 1st, 2000 at the Legends of Massillon after a brief illness. A lifetime resident of Canton, he was a Veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He was an Attorney at Law in Canton from 1932 retiring in 1988. A 1924 graduate of McKinley High School, he attended the College of Wooster and Hamilton College. A graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Law School. A member of The Church of the Savior United Methodist, a Past President of the Canton Kiwanis Club, a Past President of the Stark County Bar Assoc., Masonic Lodge-McKinley #431 and a member of the Mayflower Society. Preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Jane Ake in 1981; and second wife, Neva Lowmiller Ake in 1993; a daughter, Emily A. Ipson; and brother, Theodore Ake. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James S. and Lois J. Ake of Fenton, MI; four grandchildren, Charles Ipson and Mary Helen Ipson both of Pittsburgh, PA, Kimberly Ake and Kevin Ake both of Fenton, MI; a special-niece, Eleanor Morgan of North Canton; and other nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be Friday 2:30 p.m. at the Church of the Savior United Methodist with Dr. Robert E. Buckley officiating. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Salvation Army.
(Welch-Sekeres-Lewis, 330-452-4041)
Mary Ann Robinson (nee Ivanciw) Dear mother of Barry C. (Maribeth) of Shaker Hts., OH, and Brian S. of New York, NY. Grandmother of Katherine and Kevin. Sister of Rose Oberdacker (Roger) of Pittsburgh, PA, and Alexander Ivanciw, Jr. of Florida. Those who wish may make contributions in her name to The American Cancer Society, 1148 Eucid Ave., Suite 514, Cleveland, OH 44115. For additional information and directions log online to: www.legacy.com A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, October 6 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Gesu Catholic Church, 2470 Miramar Blvd., University Hts., OH. BROWN-FORWARD FUNERAL HOME, Shaker Heights, OH in charge of arrangements.
(Brown-Forward, 216-752-1200)
Wilbur G. Kuemerle. Services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Lamiell Funeral Home. Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 p.m.
(Lamiell, 330-456-7375)
Janet I. Boger, age 95, of Canton, died Thursday, September 28, 2000 in Canton Christian Home. Born February 3, 1905 in Navarre, OH to the late Kenneth and Laura (Schmidt) Miller. She was a member of First Christian Church, 1923 graduate of McKinley High School, a 1928 graduate of Margaret Morrison College of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, a former secretary at Ohio University, the former secretary/treasurer of Boger Excavating, a member of Canton Women's Club and was very active in various card clubs and bowling leagues. Preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Kenneth Boger on January 11, 1988. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Dorothy Boger and John and Nancy Boger, all of Canton; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home one hour prior to service from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday.
(Reed, 330-477-6721)
Darryl A. 'Brad' Bradrick. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Faith Community Church, 4301 Cleveland Ave. NW with Pastor Glen W. Osborn officiating. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Faith Community Church from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday (tonight) and one hour before the services on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Alliance, 885 South Sawburg Road, Suite 106, Alliance, OH 44601. Arrangements by Karlo & Sons Funeral Home.
(Karlo & Sons, 330-499-6207)
Ferdinand 'Fritz' Nasal, age 85, of Canton died Monday evening in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 14, 1915 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Josef and Anna Nasal. He was a graduate of McKinley High School and was a former U.S. Marine, having served in World War II and attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Mr. Nasal was retired from the Timken Co. after 33 years of service, was retired from Canton City Schools after 10 years of service, and was a member of Porky's Old Timers Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tekla in 1995. Survivors include one sister, Rose Brown, of Canton, one brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Lee Nasal of New Carlisle, OH, and three sons and daughters-in-law; Robert and Pati Nasal of Columbus, OH, Timothy Nasal of Lancaster, CA and Richard and Margaret Nasal of Eastlake, OH. There are eight grandchildren,
Kevin, Noelle, Elizabeth, Carrie, David, Kimberly, Tiffany and Matthew. Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, October 7 at 12:30 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home with Fr. Timothy Huffman officiating. The family will receive friends one and one half hours prior to services from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
(Reed, 330-477-6721)
William R. Kothmayer, age 83, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away early Sunday morning. Born in Connecticut, he spent most of his life as a resident of Canton. He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna Faye (Hoobler) Kothmayer with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage; his children, Karen Skeeles (William) of Tuscon, AZ, Trudy Bope (David) of Tucson, AZ, Kurt Kothmayer (Carolyn) of North Canton, OH; and Philip Kothmayer (Katherine) of Ocala, FL; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a long time member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Canton until he moved to Florida where he has been a Charter Member of Messiah Lutheran Church and where he hand crafted the beautiful stained glass artistry that adorns the church's windows. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II in the European Theater and served aboard the USS Arkansas. He was a partner in Stark Motors in Hartville, owner of Kothmayers Variety Store in East Canton and a real estate investor before his retirement. A gifted artist and a beloved husband, father and grandfather, he will be missed by all. Memorial services will be held in Cape Coral, FL. A graveside service will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery on Friday, October 6, 2000 at 1 p.m. with Rev. James Kennell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church at 2691 Northeast Pine Island Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33909. The Reed Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Reed, 330-477-6721)
Flora L. Dutrow. Services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in First Church of The Nazarene. Friends may call Thursday (TONIGHT) 7-9 p.m. at the Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home and Friday 10-11 a.m. at the church.
(Formet-Clevenger & Gordon, 330-456-4766)
William A. Filliez, age 69, of Lincoln, NE, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2000 after five years of colon cancer ups and downs. Born May 27, 1931 in Canton to George and Margaret (Hise) Filliez. He worked as a salesman at Payless Cashways Lumber Co. in Lincoln. Survived by his wife of 33 years, Peggy S. (Kruger) Filliez; sons and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey A. Filliez of Reno, NV, Matthew W. and Brandy A. Filliez of Lincoln, NE; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Geri Filliez of Canton; sisters and brother-in-law, Donna J. Stimer of Canton, Georgia and Wayne Wellman of East Sparta, Marjorie Phillips of Mesa, AZ; nieces and nephews galore. Bill was a 1949 graduate of Canton Twp. High School, graduate of San Jose State College CA and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Just last October he returned to Canton Twp. for his 50th Class Reunion, the first he had ever attended and he said it was a night to remember. Memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct 5, 2000 at 1 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, Lincoln, NE, with Rev. Elizabeth Liggett officiating, from Our Saviour Lutheran Church. Cremation, no visitation. Flag presentation provided by American Legion Post #3. Interment in Columbaria at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to their favorite charity, The Cedars Home for Children, 6601 Pioneers Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68506.",""
Eva M. Dey, age 90, passed away Monday Oct. 2, 2000 in Altercare of Hartville after a long
illness. Born in Greentown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Andrew J. And Laura (Summers) Miller. She grew up in Waco and attended Mapleton schools. She worked at Stark Dry Goods and was a life long member of Canton # 190 O.E.S. Preceded in death by her husband, George Dey in 1981. Survived by her son and daughter-in-law, George and Marie Dey of North Canton; sisters, Luella Lape of New Port Richey, FL and June Schlabach of Canton; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Private services were held for family and burial took place in Forest Hill Cemetery.
(Schneeberger, 330-456-8237)
Richard Lee Hazen, age 63, of Minerva, died Tuesday, October 3, 2000, at Aultman Hospital following a short illness. Born in Alliance January 9, 1937, to the late Ralph Hazen and Therla (Gilkey) Hazen who survives him of Minerva. He worked as a butcher at Sugardale in Canton. A member of Stillfork United Presbyterian Church, Augusta and the Carroll County Farm Bureau. A U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Nancy (Brock) Hazen of the home; mother, Therla Hazen; daughters, Ann Marie Pugh of Minerva, Elizabeth Dawn (Anthony) Butler of Akron; son, Terry Lee Hazen of Minerva; sister, Beverly Kessler of Johntown, OH; brothers, Jim Hazen of Minerva, Lynn Hazen of Carrollton; two grandchildren, Ty and Lacey Pugh. Preceded in death by father, Ralph Hazen. Funeral services in the Bartley Funeral Home, Friday, October 6, 2000, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Tom Brock officiating. Burial will be in Heritage Memorial Gardens, Minerva, with military services. Calling hours at the Bartley Funeral Home one hour before the service on Friday. Donations may be made to the Diabetes Association. Friends unable to attend may register in the guest book at
www.legacy.com.
(Bartley, 330-868-4114)
Anthony 'Tony' R. Ghezzi, age 35, of Mesa, AZ, died Sept. 30, 2000 at his residence. Born Sept. 5, 1965 in Canton, OH. He was a Poker Dealer at Salt River Casino in Arizona. Survived by parents, Richard and Sheila Ghezzi of Mesa, AZ; brother, Robert and Laura Ghezzi of Las Vegas, NV; nephew, Nicholas Ghezzi; niece, Rachel Ghezzi; maternal grandmother, Margaret Phillips, of Mesa, AZ; uncle, John (Pat) Ghezzi of Canton; aunt, Barb Ghezzi of Canton, OH; uncle, Paul Phillips of Chicago, IL; and his cousins. Visitation and services were held in Arizona. Interment in Paradise Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale, AZ. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 or to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 5377, Phoenix, AZ 85010.
(Messinger, 480-837-5588)
Eleanor E. Morris, age 93, of Canton, OH passed away Tuesday morning in Aultman Hospital following a brief illness.
Born in Canton on Oct. 7, 1906, she was a retired employee of the Alliance Public Schools, retiring in 1968 after ten years of service. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alliance until moving back to Canton in 1978, where she attended St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Canton. She was preceded in death by parents, Alphonse and Elizabeth Erbland; her husband, Elden L. Morris, who passed away on Sept. 11, 1994; a brother, Cletus Erbland. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Daniel Mallon of Canton; her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Ann Morris of Chesapeake, VA; three grandchildren, Christine (Matthew) Landry of Michigan, Patrick Morris of East Lansing, MI, Jacqueline Morris of Holland, MI; two nieces and nephew, Dorothy Sharpe of Houston, TX, Sara Mitchell of San Francisco, CA and Ronald (Darlinda) Erbland of Romana, CA. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home. Burial in Mt. Union Cemetery in Alliance. Calling hours at the funeral home one hour before the services Saturday 12-1 p.m.
(Reed, 330-477-6721)
Kathleen Conroy Schreckengost, age 58 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday in Canton. She was born on May 25, 1942 in Chicago, IL and lived most of her life there before moving to Massillon 10 years ago. She had been employed as a company analyst with Bell & Howell in Wooster. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. She is survived by husband, Bill Schreckengost of Massillon; sons, Michael Conroy of Chicago, IL, Patrick Conroy of Chicago, IL, Brian Conroy of Chicago, IL; step-sons, Danny Mule' Schreckengost of Peoria, IL, Richard Schreckengost of Grafton, OH, Bill Schreckengost of East Sparta, OH; step-daughters, Cathy Jo Mulee' of Denver, CO, Kelly Mulee' of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Steven Schreckengost of East Sparta, Christina McKay & Jason Mulee' of Colorado and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon with Rev.'s Harry & Mary Lou Merryman co-officiating. Interment will be Brookfield Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
(Paquelet-Massillon, 330-833-3222)
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Redrick, II
Humphrey Redrick II, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2000. Humphrey is the loving
father of Patricia, Humphrey III, Tyrone, and step Haine All of Cleveland, OH; beloved grandfather of two; dear brother of Rebecca, Alice (Edmund), Louise (Joe), Viola (J.B.) all of Canton; and two brothers, Willie (Mary) of Cleveland, OH, and Lander of Detroit, MI; and a dear friend Pam of Canton, OH. Funeral services will be Friday, October 6, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at Brogdon & Son Funeral Home, 1617 3rd St. NE, Canton, OH with Rev. Wallace Luke officiating. Calling hours will be Friday, October 6, 2000 from 10-10:30 a.m. at Brogdon & Son Funeral Home. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will be received at 3833 34th St. NE. Arrangements by Brogdon & Son Funeral Home.
(Brogdon, 330-453-7627)
Sam Otis Williams, Jr., age 49, went home to be with the Lord
on Saturday, September 30, 2000 following a sudden illness. Our beloved brother, Sam Otis Williams was born on January 27, 1951 in Brent, AL, to Mrs. Snowbell Williams and the late Sam Otis Williams, Sr. They moved to Ohio at the age of 10. He was a former employee of Republic Steel, also worked at the Timken Company and Ford Motor Company in Detroit, MI. Sam is preceded in death by his father, nine uncles and two aunts. He was a member of God's House of Grace C.O.G.I.C. He attended McKinley High School. Sam leaves to cherish his precious memories mother, Snowbell Williams; two sons, Otis (Rochelle) Vinson, Shondell C. Johnson; daughter, Stacey Webster; wife, Wanda Burt-Williams; five sisters, Dorothy Williams, Barbara (Ralph) Davison, Christine Williams all of Canton, Ann (Herbert) Robertson of Orrville, OH, Mary Ann Williams of Alabama; six brothers, Moses E. Williams, Paul C. Williams both of Ohio, Bunny (Shirley) Lathan of Coshocton, OH, Arthur Williams, Frank Williams, Sammie Williams all of Alabama; nine grandchildren; special friends, Diana C. Johnson, Melvin Griffin and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 7, 2000 at 12 noon at First Church of God in Christ, 1125 Gonder Ave SE, Canton, OH, with Pastor Willie Evans, Sr. officiating. Calling hours will be Friday, October 6, 2000 from 7-9 p.m. at Brogdon & Son Funeral Home. Interment in Westlawn Cemetery. Family and friends will be received at 2525 Avalon Ave NE, Canton, OH 44705. Arrangements by Brogdon & Son Funeral Home.
(Brogdon, 330-453-7627)
Gene F. Thursby, 84, passed away October 2, 2000, at Altercare of Hartville, after a long illness. Born in Massillon, he went to school in Greensburg and lived most of his life in Uniontown. He formerly owned and operated Gene's Service Center at 224 and Canton Road, and retired from the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. in 1980. Mr. Thursby was a member of Advent Lutheran Church in Uniontown, and had faithfully served as a lay minister for the Lutheran Church in America, supplied preaching in over 40 congregations throughout Ohio. He was also a member of Coventry Lodge 665 F&AM, and volunteered over 2,000 hours at Edwin Shaw Hospital. Gene will always be remembered for his abiding faith, generous heart, and strong spirit. Preceded in death by brother, Robert. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Betty L.; son, Gene R. Thursby of Gainesville, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Emily L. and Richard W. Ferris of Ellet; beloved granddaughter, Sarah L. Pressler; brother, Ray Thursby of Massillon; and many other relatives. Gene's family would like to thank the staff at Altercare of Hartville for their special care during his illness. Funeral services will be Saturday 2 p.m. at the Hopkins Lawver UNIONTOWN Funeral Home, 3553 Northdale Street, with Pastors Larry A. May and Richard W. Ferris officiating. Burial at Uniontown Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 12 noon until service time Saturday. Memorials may be made to Advent Lutheran Church, 1516 Edison St., Uniontown, OH 44685.
(Hopkins Lawver, Uniontown, 330-733-6271)
Tartaglio-Hatfield
Laura Tartaglio-Hatfield, age 38, waged a courageous battle against breast cancer during her earthly life and is now enjoying a new life with Christ.
She was graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1980 and attended Bowling Green State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Procurement. She was graduated in 1984. Laura had resided in Atlanta for 16 years. Her present employment was with Staples Communications as a District Sales Manager. She was also a partner in a speciality clothing company called 'Over the Edge'. She is survived by husband, Cyrus R. Hatfield and cat "Sashi" of Atlanta; parents, Dr. Michael and Joyce Tartaglio of Canton; sister, Sheree Boyle, brother-in-law, Kevin of Canton; nephews, Michael, Cory, Sean and niece, Katlin Ann; sister, Lisa McClellan, brother-in-law, Rick of Columbus, OH; nephews, Mitchell and Connor; aunts, Honey Bayer and Eleanor Arunski; cousins in Canton, Mark and Joyce Arunski, Tina Hodel and Diane Ergon, Michael and Jeffrey Bayer, Paula and George Fucii; Uncle Tony and Aunt Dorothy from Canton and Phoenix, AZ; cousins, Edward, Michael, Toni Ann, Nancy and Adele from Canton and Phoenix. Laura enjoyed participating in several sports, including: tennis, volleyball and walking. She was a member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, where she taught kindergarten Sunday School. She had a very strong love for God.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a contribution, in Laura's name, to the Christian Children's Fund.
Visit http://www.christianchildrensfund.org
or mail directly to
Christian Children's Fund
2821 Emerywood Parkway
Box 26484
Richmond, VA 23261-5066
Calling hours will be at the Reed Funeral Home, Canton, OH on Thursday (TODAY) from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at First Friends Church, 2130-31st. St. NW at Harrison Ave, Pastor Mark Engel officiating. Entombment will be in the North Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum.
(Reed, 330-477-6721)
LaVern L. Mang, age 76, of Canton, died Tuesday evening in the home following a brief illness. Born September 14, 1924 in Canton to the late Edmund and Eva Mang. He attended Christ Presbyterian Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during World War II in the 756th Field Artillary Battalion. As a result of his military service Mr. Mang was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with three bronze stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of Carpenters Union Local #69 for 50 years, was a member of Canton Moose Lodge #233, was active with the Christ Prebyterian Food Ministry and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He is preceded in death by his wife, Pearl M. Mang (1994); one sister, Marcella Gearheart; and four brothers, Russell, Leroy, Clarence and Edmund Mang. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, James L. Mang of Huntington Beach, CA, Greg and Peggy Mang of Green, OH, Jeffrey M. and Mardie Mang of Huntington Beach, CA; and one daughter, Cheryl L. Mang of the home; two grandchildren, Lauren Michelle and Justin Gregory Mang; one brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Mary Ann Mang of Canton; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Paul Schaefer of North Canton, Martha and George Hitchcock of Massillon; and one sister-in-law, Kathryn Leise of Canton; his very special friends, Louella Farber, Kathy Armstrong, Julie Allman, Sarah Everett, Maria DeGanis, Jan and Paul Evans, Chris Simmons and Jo Harmon and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10 a.m. in Christ Prebyterian Church with Rev.'s Annemarie Kidder and Douglas Patton officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may made to Christ Presbyterian Church Food Ministry or to Aultman Hospice.
(Reed, 330-477-6721)
