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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1941

Page

8

Canton veteran Eckie Klingenberg dies after long illness

Edward Eckie Klingenberg aged 54, World War I veteran and Canton resident, died Sunday at 1104 9th St NE after a five month illness. He worked 18 years at Canton Tent & Awning Co, was a Gibbs Baptist Church member, and served in France with the AEF 348th Infantry Supply company. Survived by wife Helen, children, stepchildren, siblings, and grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. from ArtTrold parlors, burial Forest Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Benjamin Schlipf officiating.

Edward (Eckie) Klingenberg 9Th St Canton Tent & Awning Co Mr. Klingenberg Canton Gibbs Baptist Church France A.E.F 348Th Infantry

Death of Mrs Celia Platt in Canton Home

Mrs Celia Platt 87 died Sunday at the home of her son Alva Platt plant chief engineer of the Ohio Power Co 139 Colonial Bird NE Canton She came five years ago from Carrollton where she had lived long She was a Methodist Church member Survived by three brothers C C Knoble Lee Knoble Canton Louis Knoble Clyde two sisters Mrs Emma Fisher Wooster and Mrs J H Goodin West Palm Beach Fla and 10 grandchildren The body lies at Maughiman parlors after 6 tonight services Tuesday 10 a m Rev J G Ex line officiating Burial at Carrollton.

Celia Platt Alva Platt Ohio Power Co Platt Canton Carrollton Methodist Church C. C. Knoble Lee Knoble Louis Knoble Clyde

Mrs Elizabeth E Wolf dies at 75 in Minerva home

Mrs Elizabeth E Wolf 75 of 1521 Bonnet NE died Sunday at her son Curtis Wolf’s home in Minerva after over a year of failing health. Survived by three other sons Clarence Canton Roy G and Carl F Minerva. two daughters Miss Goldie Wolf and Mrs J B Myers Canton. 20 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Member of Trinity Lutheran church. Body at Schirack Williams parlors. Services Tuesday at 2 pm at her son Clarence Wolf’s home 1510 St Elmo NE with Rev E C Herman. Burial Forest Hill cemetery. Canton resident 19 years.

Elizabeth E. Wolf Bonnet Curtis Wolf Minerva Clarence Canton Roy G Carl F Goldie Wolf J. B. Myers

Mrs Ensign Dies After Long Illness At Home

Mrs Walter R Ensign and Mrs Minnie A Ensign, 64, of 2102 Tuscarora, were at home when Mrs Ensign died unexpectedly after months of deteriorating health. Born in Louisville, the deceased was married to Walter R Ensign.

Minnie A. Ensign Walter R. Ensign Tuscara Louisville Ensign

Henry H Warfel Dies After Illness At 2617 6th St SW

Henry H Warfel 65 died Sunday night at his home after a several year illness. He belonged to Branch Methodist church of Coshocton and Starklodge I O O F. Survived by Nettie A Warfel wife two sons Robert L of Bedford Indiana and Frank a daughter Mrs Walter Hert a brother George Warfel Canton. The body will be taken to the home and an I O O F service held tonight at 7 30. Funeral Tuesday at 3 pm at the home with Rev A M Neale in charge. Burial in Northlawn Cemetery.

Henry H. Warfel 6Th St Branch Methodist Church Coshocton Starklodge Nettie A. Warfel Robert L Bedford Ind Frank Warfel Walter Hert George Warfel Canton Maughiman A. M. Neale Northlawn Cemetery

Death of George F. Rayot in Louisville at 71

George F. Rayot, 71, died Sunday night at his home 707 East Main Street Louisville after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and member of United Brethren church in Louisville. Survived by wife Anna Rayot at home, three sisters Mrs Addie Bourquin of Odell Dik, Mrs Catherine Vaughn of Hartville, Mrs Ida Ebie of Louisville, and four brothers Charles of Odell Hil Fred of Hartville and Alfred and Peter Bayot of Louisville. Body at Sluss parlors.

George F. Rayot E. Mainst Louisville United Brethren Church Anna Rayot Addie Bourquin Odell Dik Catherine Vaughn Hartville Ida Ebie Charles Hil Fred Alfred Peter Bayot Sluss

Canton Man Kenneth Greer Dies at 25 in Home

Kenneth Greer 25 died Sunday night at his home 609 Mahoning Road NE after a long illness. Survived by parents Adelle and Edward Greer of Canton, two sisters Ruth Massillon and Edna Canton, and three brothers James Canton Thomas Wooster Edward Massillon. Pending arrangements the body is at Mathews parlors.

Kenneth Greer Mahoning Rd Adelle Greer Edward Greer Canton Ruth Massillon Edna James Thomas Wooster Edward

Death of George W. Barnes in North Industry

George W. Barnes, 64, of North Industry, died this morning at home after a long illness. Survived by wife Nellie, two sons Lowell T. and Ray E. Barnes, daughter Dorothy Shew, all of North Industry, two brothers John of East Sparta and William of Canton, a sister Mrs. Lester Shew of East Sparta, and six grandchildren. Body located at McCreery parlors in Magnolia.

George W. Barnes North Industry Nellie Barnes Lowell T Ray E. Barnes Dorothy Shew John East Sparta William Barnes Canton Lester Shew McCreery Magnolia

Funeral services for Rev. E. F. Stellhorn

Rev. E F Stellhorn aged 75 former pastor of First Lutheran Canton dies Saturday in Columbus funeral set Tuesday at 2 PM in Christ Lutheran Columbus. He retired five years ago and marked the 50th anniversary of his ordination. He served Canton church 1909 to 1913 and spent 15 years as executive secretary of the home mission board of the American Lutheran church.

E. F. Stellhorn First Lutheran Church Canton Columbus Christ Lutheran Church Home Mission Board American Lutheran Church

Grace Rockhill Hartfordville Widow Dies After Illness

Mrs Grace Medrith Rockhill 49 of Hartville widow of Loren Rockhill died Sunday in Akron City hospital after a brief illness. A native of Akron she lived in Hartville 25 years and belonged to Hartville Reformed church. Survived by two daughters Mrs H E Shanafelt Hartville and Mrs T M Eckstein Detroit one son Curtis Mt Union student and her parents Mr and Mrs C C Hammond Akron. Services Wednesday 3 p m at home conducted by Rev W H Huber Akron. Burial Mt Peace cemetery. Bogard parlors closed Tuesday with calls Tuesday night.

Grace Medrith Rockhill Hartville Loren Rockhill Akron City Hospital Akron Hartville Reformed Church H. E. Shanafelt T. M. Eckstein Detroit Curtis Mt. Union College C. C. Hammond W. H. Huber Mt. Peace Cemetery

Funeral services for George Fredericks

George Fredericks known as Red died in a shack fire on 11th street SE. The body was found after motorists reported flames and police learned he had lived in the shack about three weeks. Services are Tuesday at 9 a m in Whitticar parlors with burial at Navarre.

George Red) Fredericks 11Th St SE Whitticar Navarre Mr. Fredericks

Mary Yuzbasa longtime Warren resident dies at 49

Mrs Mary Yuzbasa 49 of 1026 Cleveland Ave SW Massillon died Sunday at home after a two day illness She was a member of St John s Russian Orthodox church Warren and the Serbian National federation Survived by a daughter Mrs Mary Toma Warren and a grandson Services Thursday at 2 pm at the residence conducted by Rev George Yankevich Warren Burial in Massillon cemetery Body to be taken to home tonight from Gordon Shaidnagle Hollinger parlors

Massillon Mary Yuzbasa Cleveland Ave St. John’s Russian Orthodox Church Warren Serbian National Federation Mary Toma George Yankevich Gordon-Shaidnagle-Hollinger

Louis Strecker Dies at 71 in Massillon

Louis Strecker 71 of Sixteen Massillon died Sunday at home after a long illness. He was a member of Bellvue Lutheran church. Surviving: widow Amanda Strecker. three daughters Mrs. George Bohn of Castalia, Mrs. Floyd Levers, Mrs. Delbert Price, both of Sixteen. two sons Raymond of Massillon and Vernon of Canton. 13 grandchildren. one sister Mrs. Rose Lieber of Bellvue. Services Wednesday 10:30 a.m. in Gordon Shaidnagle Hollinger parlors with Rev. J. E. Zimmerman. Burial in Bellvue Cemetery. Calling hours Tuesday 2–4 p.m.

Massillon Louis Strecker Bellvue Gordon- Shaidnagle-Hollinger J. E. Zimmerman

Alonzo Watts Rites Planned in Holmes County

Services for 87 year old Alonzo Watts who died Friday in the Holmes County home were to be held this afternoon at the Clarence Bevington residence near Nashville. Rev. Russell J Goodhart of the Nashville Methodist church would officiate with burial in Nashville cemetery. Watts was a lifelong Holmes County resident and is survived by a brother William Watts of Hardy Ohio.

Millersburg Alonzo Watts Holmes County Clarence Bevington Nashville Russell J. Goodhart Nashville Methodist Church Watts William Watts Hardy Two

Mrs Ida Fairall dies after year long illness in Uhrichsville

Mrs Ida Fairall 74 a former Uhrichsville resident died after a year long illness while living with her daughter Mrs C H Perry Akron. She was a Grace Methodist member and survived by three daughters two sons eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren with siblings in Stillwater and Uhrichsville. Services set Tuesday at 1 30 p m in Grace Methodist church with Rev Don Winters officiating burial at Union cemetery conducted by Lindsey parlors.

Uhrichsville Iia Fairall C. H. Perry Carry Ave Akron Stillwater Fairall Grace Methodist Church Perry J. G. Simpson E. R. Bender East Sparta Howard Fred Charles Barkley May Lytle Don Winters Union Cemetery Lindsey

Samuel M Lightell obituary in Dennison

Samuel M Lightell 69 retired boilermaker foreman died Sunday at his daughter's home Mrs Robert Whitaker 512 East Grant Street after a 10 day illness He lived in Dennison except 14 years in Pittsburgh He was a Methodist and member of the Royal Neighbors of Plodge Surviving are daughter Mrs Whitaker four sons Wilbur Ralph Arthur Eugene one brother Jacob E one sister Mrs May Amundsen Burial in Union Cemetery with services at Lindsey parlors conducted by Rev A E Mercer Body to remain with Whitaker home until noon Tuesday.

Brewster May Amundsen Everett Wash Lindsey A. E. Mercer Union Cemetery Whitaker Home

Obituary for Hattie McQuaid and family details

Hattie McQuaid, two sons Martin of Canton and Robert a member of the air corps at Selfridge Field Michigan, one daughter Agnes Cromley of Uhrichsville, six grandchildren, and one sister Mrs. Thomas Verner of Chicago. The body is at Uhrich & Son parlors pending funeral arrangements.

Hattie McQuaid Martin Canton Robert Air Corps Selfridge Field Mich Agnes Cromley Uhrichsville Thomas Verner Chicago Uhrich & Son

Infant Shirley Ann McCann Dies. Rites Held

Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon for Shirley Ann McCann infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Delbert McCann of RD 2 Burial was in Lexington cemetery The child died Saturday.

Charles J Steese Massillon Service Held for Former Resident

Charles J Steese 57 of Cleveland and Massillon native died Friday in Lakeside hospital Cleveland Funeral services were today at 1 p m in Massillon area parlors led by Rev J R Stalker Burial was in Massillon cemetery He was the son of the late Charles Steese former First National Bank president and a one term Massillon councilman He attended local schools and an eastern college He formerly worked at First National Bank and is survived by Blanche E Steese and two sons Charles and Bradley of New York City

Massillon Charles J. Steese Cleveland Gordon-Shaidnagle-Hollinger J. R. Stalker Steese Lakeside Hospital Charles Steese First National Bank Eastern College Blanche E. Steese Charles and Bradley New York City

Wilbur S. Jordan dies. services set in Bellefontaine

Wilbur S. Jordan 69 dies after a weeklong illness at his home 435 East High Street. Funeral services Tuesday at 830 p.m. Casoday-Turkle Funeral Home with Rev W C McCallum. Burial at Bellefontaine. Survived by Rachael Jordan and two stepdaughters Mrs Fred Plum of Atlantic City and Mrs Carl B. Smith of Falls Church Virginia. Jordan formerly of Bellefontaine and 25 years resident here. He was a member of Shelton Bible class First Christian church and past commander of Knights of Malta. Calls Tuesday 7 p.m. until service time.

Shelton Bible Class First Christian Church Knights of Malta Rachael Jordan Fred Plum Atlantic City Carl B. Smith Falls Church

Ross H Wallace of Massillon Dies After Illness

Ross H Wallace 58 of 809 Wellman Ave SE Massillon died early today at City Hospital after seven weeks illness. A Pennsylvania Railroad yardmaster for 40 years he belonged to Elks Alliance Clinton Lodge F and A M Massillon Modern Woodmen and was a Molly Stark Sanatorium trustee. Survived by Blanche Sean Wallace and daughter Mrs Andrew C Crank of Apple Creek. Body pending funeral arrangements at Gordon Shaidnagle Hollinger parlors.

Massillon Ross H. Wallace Wellman Ave City Hospital Wallace Pennsylvania Railroad Elks Lodge of Alliance Clinton Lodge F. & A. M Modern Woodmen of American Molly Stark Sanatorium Blanche Sean Wallace Andrew C. Crank Apple Creek Gordon- Shaidnagle-Hollinger

Charles Reugsegger Rites Held at Mt Eaton

Charles Reugsegger 70 life resident died at home after several months illness. He belonged to St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church and Paint Two Grange. Survived by three sisters Mrs Mary Frederick Wilmot Mrs Caroline Scott Ella Reugsegger and two brothers Dr Dan A Reugsegger Akron Albert. Funeral at 2 pm at his residence with Rev E E Engle officiating. Burial in Westlawn cemetery. Body to be moved to home Tuesday morning from Desvoignes

E. E Engle Massillon Buriak Westlawn Desvoignes

Notable Survivors and Grandchildren Listed

Omaha, Ned, Mrs. Louise Brainard of Brainard Minnesota, and Mrs. Nellie Sous of Los Angeles are named among relatives with 11 grandchildren mentioned in the notice.

Omaha, Ned Louise Brainard Brainard, Minn Nellie Sous Los Angeles

Mrs Berkovitz of Homeworth Dies After Illness

Mrs Ella Berkovitz aged 77 wife of Isaac Berkovitz of near Homeworth died at her home Sunday morning after a 10 day illness. A life resident she belonged to Salem Evangelical church and Fairmount. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at the home with Rev John Bench officiating burial in Salem church cemetery. The body was taken from Myers parlors Alliance to the Homeworth residence this morning. friends may call after 4 pm.

Homeworth Ella Berkovitz Isaac Berkovitz Near Salem Evangelical Church Fairmount Grange John Bench Salem Church Myers Alliance

Aston Infant Dies in Sherrodsville Area

Funeral services for the Aston infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Aston were held today at 11 a m in the McCreery parlors. Survived by parents two sisters Wanda Lee and Phyllis Jean brother William Earl grandparents Earl Ewing two great grandmothers Susanna Ewing and Sarah Temple.

Magnolia McCreery Charles T. Aston Sherrodsville Wanda Lee Phyllis Jean William Earl Earl Ewing Susanna Ewing Mineral City Sarah Temple Massillon

Mrs. Ella Welling Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Ella Welling 81 wife of George Welling of New Bedford died Sunday morning at her son Russell's home in Rittman after a long illness. The family had moved to the son's residence.

Baltic Ella Welling George Welling New Bedford Russell Rittman Welling

Obituary for Mrs Welling with Baltic ties and family line

Two weeks ago planning to spend the winter there Mrs Welling a Baltic Brethren member leaves a husband three sons Lester Russell Gail of Baltic RD 1 four sisters Mrs Kirker Mrs Tubbs Mrs Wilson Mrs Williams of Canton and two brothers Milton Bible Roscoe George Coshocton. Funeral events include 1 30 p m at Gail s home and 2 pm at New Bedford Lutheran church officiated by Rev McCormick and Rev Slates with burial in church cemetery under Lentz pallbearers.

Welling Baltic Brethren Church Lester Russell Rittman Gail RD 1 Baltic Margaret Kirker Sarah Tubbs Coshocton Bertha Wilson Fresno Lola Williams Canton Milton Bible Roscoe George New Bedford John McCormick William Slates Lentz

Alex Esber Elected Church Group Head

Alex Esber was elected president of a newly organized group of St. George Syrian Orthodox church youths at a Sunday meeting. Rev. John Koury was named honorary president and officers include George F. George, Audrey Esber, Lloyd Shaheen, Mrs. Michael Shaheen, and George Esber. A committee to draw up a constitution was appointed for the next meeting.

Alex Esber St. George Syrian Orthodox Church John Koury George F. George Audrey Esber Lloyd Shaheen Michael Shaheen George Esber William S. Georges Kyser Shaheen James F. Shaheen Nellie Shaheen George Shaheen

Mrs. Etta Speakman rites planned in Paris church

Services for Mrs. Etta Kleitz Speakman wife of Millard Speakman will be held Tuesday at 1 30 p m at the home one mile south of here and at 2 in the Lutheran church here with Rev C F Dawe officiating Burial will be in Paris cemetery She died Saturday from a heart ailment.

Paris Etta Kleitz Speakman Millard Speakman C. F. Dawe

Funeral services for Thaddeaus Abrigg in East Sparta

Thaddeaus Abrigg aged 57 died Saturday at his sister Mrs. Walter Esaly home on Sandyville Boulevard. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 p m in the J E McCreery home with Rev H G Blickensderfer officiating. Burial will be in Sandyville cemetery. Friends may call today after 2 p m at the McCreery home.

East Sparta Thaddeaus Abrigg Walter Esaly Sandyville Bolivard J. E. McCreery H. G. Blickensderfer Sandyville McCreery

John D. McQuaid of Uhrichsville dies after stroke

John D. McQuaid, 60, a retired Pennsylvania railroad conductor, died Sunday afternoon at his home 421 E. 2nd St in Uhrichsville after a stroke. A native of Johnstown Pennsylvania, he was a member of his church and the Eagles lodge in Dennison.

Benjamin Tatro Services in Stillwell Baptist Church

MILLERSBURG. Benjamin Tatro 72 died Saturday at his home between Stillwell and Spring Mountain. Services Tuesday at Stillwell Baptist church with Rev. A P Uphoff officiating. Burial in Stillwell cemetery. Born in Illinois. Survived by widow Susan. sons Clarence Wayne Arthur. daughters Beulah Wilkey and Lulu Conner. brother Abraham Tatro. sisters Anna Crabtree Eva Ringwalt.

Lulu Conner Stillwell Abraham Tatro Huntington, Neb Anna Crabtree Eva Ringwalt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edward Klingenberg The United War Veterans St. Mihiel Disabled American Veterans Floyd Hughes Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars Helen G. Klingenberg Charles Salby David Martin Ben Klingenberg Russell Slates Due Home Claude Catlin Peter Ratzlaff Canada William Frank Klingenberg ArtTrold Benjamin Schlipf Forest Hill Cemetery St. Joseph's Catholic Church Protected Home Circle Catherine Diener Frank Diener John Richardson Everett Anderson Lyman Ensign St. Joseph's Church Ralph C. Kotheimer Welch Adon Yhnston LDA Bow Lai Thal Tia Seesholtz Mel Art Funeral Directors 3Rd St Mathews Mrs Grace Rockhill Loa Dentist Consulta Pial George Fredericks Ida Fairall Samuel M. Lightell Shirley McCann Wilbur S. Jordan Charles Reugsegger Aston Infant McCoy City Loan Market A. L. Kauffmann Mer Halle Sunbeam Billford Hunt Club Morocco Ronson Mrs. Millard Speakman Thaddeaus Abrigg John D. McQuaid Benjamin Tatro
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