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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1942

Page

5

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Susan Ranck Beaver dies

Mrs Susan Ranck Beaver widow of Edward B Beaver died at her home 1402 Cottage of NW after a weeks illness. Born in Philadelphia she lived in Shamokin before moving to Canton in 1921. She leaves three daughters Edna Beaver a teacher at Worley school Mrs William J Wilhelm of Milton Pa and Mrs Edmund F Morgan of Mt Carmel Pa a son Edward H Beaver a brother Than V Ranch and three grandchildren Burial in Northlawn cemetery. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm at home conducted by Rev Clarence LaRue and Rev John B Barker. Also listed Esther Lewis and family with services at Jack parlors then home Tuesday 4 pm.

Susan Ranck Beaver Edward B. Beaver Cottage of Philadelphia Shamokin Canton First Methodist Church Edna R. Beaver Worley School William J. Wilhelm Milton Edmund F. Morgan Mt. Carmel Edward H. Beaver Than V. Ranch Washington, D. C Schneeberger Clarence LaRue John B. Barker Northlawn Cemetery

Miss Emily E. Smith Dietitian Dies at 24 Years Service

Miss Emily E. Smith longtime dietitian at University school in Cleveland dies suddenly at her East Canton home. A heart seizure is blamed. She was born in England and came to the U S with her parents. She graduated from Pratt University and retired five years ago. Survived by five sisters and two brothers. Body at Myers parlors in East Canton pending funeral arrangements.

Emily E. Smith University School Cleveland East Canton Miss Smith Albert Smith England Pratt University Brooklyn N. Y Alice Smith R. B. Campbell F. A. Duncan Jeannette Smith Canton R. M. Schory Minerva A. F. Smith George Smith Myers

Mrs Dorothea Brenner Dies After Illness at 88

Dorothea Brenner 88 died at her Canton home after an extended illness. She lived in Canton 18 years and belonged to Lutheran church of Zoarville. Survived by two daughters Miss Mary E Brenner and Mrs George Sells, three grandchildren and six great. Body at Welch parlors with viewing tonight 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm in parlors. Rev S E LaFollette officiating. Burial in Zoar.

Dorothea Brenner Smith Ave Canton Lutheran Church of S. E. LaFollette Zoar

William J. Lewis 77 dies after long illness in Canton

William J. Lewis 77 of 1345 Rowland avenue NE died this morning at Aultman Hospital after a long illness. He retired after many years at Republic Steel Corp and was a member of First Evangelical Church and Canton lodge F and A M. He and his wife celebrated their golden wedding on December 1, 1941. Surviving are his widow.

William J. Lewis Rowland Ave Aultman Hospital Republic Steel Corp Lewis First Evangelical Church Canton Lodge

Funeral services set for Mrs Edith Miller Canton resident 33 years

Funeral services for Mrs Edith Miller wife of William H Miller of 126 Park SW will be Tuesday at 2 pm in the home and 2:30 pm at Calvary Presbyterian church Rev John B Barker to officiate burial in Westlawn cemetery She is survived by her husband four sons Gilbert H William L Donald E Paul E of Elmira NY three daughters Mrs Ralph G Schlott Mrs Catherine E Cusack and Mrs Carl E Jackson Canton four grandchildren Born in Spruce Creek Pa Mrs Miller had resided in Canton 33 years

Edith Miller William H. Miller 126 Park Calvary Presbyterian Church John B. Barker Westlawn

Funeral services set for Mrs Elsie May Fleishour

Mrs. Elsie May Fleishour wife of Henry Fleishour of 1242 Harrisburg Road NE died Saturday in Aultman Hospital Funeral services led by Mrs. Henry Fleishour and Rev S E LaFollette will be held Tuesday at 2 p m in the Jack Parlors Burial will be in Northlawn Cemetery

S. E. LaFollette Elsie May Fleishour Northlawn

Mrs Evelyn Cronin dies in Canton at 19

Mrs Evelyn Charlene Cronin age 19 wife of W K Cronin of 3907 6th St SW Canton died Sunday night in Aultman hospital A native of Newcomerstown she was a Church of Christ member Survivors include her parents Frank S Worthington and Mrs Worthington and three brothers Frank E Donald W and Lowell all of Canton The body is at Spiker parlors Funeral arrangements are incomplete

Evelyn Charlene Cronin W. K. Cronin 6Th St Aultman Hospital Newcomerstown Church of Christ Frank S. Worthington Frank E Donald W Lowell Canton Spiker

Funeral services for Hans Johnson set for Tuesday

Hans Johnson age 78 will have funeral services Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Whitticar parlors with Rev. Charles D. Besch presiding. Burial follows at Westlawn Cemetery. The body lies at 1101 Hartford Ave SE until Tuesday noon, then returns to the parlors for services. He died at home on Saturday.

Charles D. Besch Hans Johnson Whitticar Westlawn Hartford Ave SE Mr. Johnson

Mrs Ella Whitmer Funeral Services Planned

Mrs Ella Whitmer aged 71 of 637 Correll NE died Saturday night in Mercy hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10 30 a m at St John s Catholic church with Rev Fr Glenn W Holdbrook singing the requiem mass. The body will lie at the Arnold parlors until the hour of service. She was wife of William H Whitmer and they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on Oct 20 last year.

Ella Whitmer St. John’s Catholic Church Glenn W. Holdbrook Arnold Whitmer Correll William H. Whitmer Mercy Hospital

Mrs Emma J Baum Funeral Services Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Mrs Emma J Baum will be Tuesday at 9 30 a m at St Pauls Catholic Church with burial in St Louis Cemetery Louisville The body remains at the Parcellet parlors until the hour of service Mrs Baum 71 wife of Joseph Baum of 1221 12th St NE died Saturday.

Emma J. Baum St. Paul’s Catholic Church St Louis Cemetery Louisville Baum Joseph Baum 12Th St NE

Funeral services for Mrs Rosana Coker

Mrs Rosana Coker aged 47 dies at 922 Cherry Ave SE from a heart ailment. Funeral services are Tuesday at 1 30 p m in the Mathews parlors with Rev J S Sanders in charge. Burial will be in Massillon City cemetery.

Rosana Coker Mathews J. S. Sanders Massillon City Cemetery

Billy Delaney, Canton baseball figure, dies at 78

William L. Delaney known as Billy, longtime Canton resident and former Tri-State infielder, died Sunday at his 802 High Ave NW home after a heart attack. He played for Canton in 1889, Evansville, Cleveland, and Detroit, later ran a Cherry Street cafe, and was a St. John’s Catholic church member. Survived by widow Anna, son Joseph, brother Thomas of Philadelphia, and sister Rose of Cincinnati. Funeral planned Wednesday at St. John’s.

William L. Delaney Canton High Ave Mr. Delaney Billy Evansville Ind Cleveland Detroit Cherry Ave Milner Hotel the Barnett Delaney Eagles Lodge St. John’s Catholic Church Anna Linck Joseph Delaney Thomas Delaney Philadelphia Rose Delaney Cincinnati Paquelet St. John’s Church

Services for Karl Girtler a Canton man killed in crash

Karl Girtler 56 of Canton was killed when his auto struck a pole on Mahoning Road NE Saturday night. Services will be Tuesday at 9 30 am at St Peter s Catholic Church with Rt Rev Msgr George Habig singing a requiem high mass. Burial at the church cemetery. He was born in Austria Hungary and came to Canton 30 years ago. He was a millwright at Canton Stamping Enameling Co for 28 years. Surviving wife Eva. three sons Max and John at home and Carl J Girtler of Akron. three daughters Mrs Fred Zugck Miss Anna S Girtler Mrs Louis W Nemeth of Canton. and three grandchildren. Body at Wackerly parlors with calling hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Karl Girtler Mahoning Rd St. Peter’s Catholic Church George N. Habig Girtler Austria Hungary Canton Canton Stamping & Enameling Co Eva Girtler Max P John A Carl J. Girtler Akron Fred Zugck Anna S. Girtler Louis W. Nemeth Wackerly

Funeral services for Carl H Humphreys

Funeral services for eight year old Carl H Humphreys will be Tuesday at 9 30 a m at St John Catholic church with Rev Fr Glenn Hold brook singing the mass. The body will lie in Spiker parlors until the service hour. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Humphreys of North Canton Maximo road and fatally injured Friday night when shot while playing with an older brother.

Carl H. Humphreys St. John’s Catholic Church Glenn Holdbrook Spiker Eugene Humphreys North Canton-Maximo Rd

Charles H Garland Dies After Illness In Campbell Heights

Charles H Garland 83 of Campbell Heights near Massillon died early today at his daughter Mrs M A Donohue 731 Ernest S following a three month illness. Surviving are eight daughters including Mrs Donohue Mrs Finger Mrs Cope and others of Mansfield two sons Charles K of Massillon nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The body is at Gordon Shaidnagle Hollinger parlors pending funeral arrangements.

Massillon Charles H. Garland Campbell Heights Here M. A. Donohue Ernest S Lillian E. Garland Donohue George Finger Paul Cope Donald Price Akron Charles Denny William Marks Paul Webber Mansfield Charles K Gordon- Shaidnagle-Hollinger

Staten, Henry J Jefferson Staten Dies at 83 in Uhrichsvi lle

Henry Jef ferson Staten 83 of 419 East Third street Uhrichsville died Sunday at 8 p m after a three month illness Born in Adams county he had lived here 11 years and was member of the United Brethren church

Uhrichsville Henry Jefferson Staten E. 3Rd Adams County United Brethren Church

Family of Clara Staten to hold services in Portsmouth church

Clara Staten and her extended family including five sons James of Columbus Otto of Dennison Roy of Detroit Mrs William Genperlina and Wilbur Staten all of Portsmouth along with 29 grandchildren and eight great will gather for funeral services Tuesday at 3 30 p m in the United Brethren church with Rev C W Speakman officiating. The body will be taken to Otway Ohio for further services and burial.

Clara Staten James Columbus Otto Dennison Roy Detroit William Genperlina Wilbur Staten Portsmouth United Brethren Church C. W. Speakman Otway

Red Cross veteran Lydia Cunningham dies in Akron

Lydia J. Cunningham 88 of Canton died Saturday night in Akron City hospital after sustaining a hip injury earlier visiting her granddaughter. She lived in Canton for 30 years and served as a longtime Red Cross worker and Trinity Reform church member. Survived by son Claude Cunningham of Meadville and granddaughter in Akron. funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Berger parlors, burial Forest Hill cemetery.

Lydia J. Cunningham Canton Akron Frank H Cunningham G. Everett Kirsch 18Th St Trinity Reformed Church Loyal Workers Aultran Hospital Red Cross Kirsch Claude C. Cunningham Meadville

Fisher services set for Puntagorda man in Massillon

Charles E. Fisher of Puntagorda Florida brother in law of Walter Ryder 734 14th Street Southwest Massillon will have services Tuesday at 2 30 PM at the Ryder residence Rev Martin J Alpers to officiate Burial will be in Rose Hill cemetery The body lies at the Ryder residence Fisher died Thursday

Massillon Charles E. Fisher Puntagorda Fla Walter Ryder 14Th St SW Ryder Martin J. Alpers Rose Hill Cemetery Fisher

Services for Mrs. Augusta Crowl in Paris

Mrs. Augusta Crowl 80 widow of Otis Crowl died Saturday night in Mercy hospital Canton from injuries after a fall. Services will be Tuesday at 2 p m in the Lutheran church with Rev C F Dawe. Burial in Liberty cemetery. Body to be taken to daughter Mrs Ralph Summel’s home in Paris today at 3 p m. Surviving: daughter Mrs Summel granddaughter two brothers W Frank of Louisville Edward Ankefer of Freeburg and two sisters Mrs Carie Krabill near Paris and Mrs W F Baldinger of Alliance.

Paris Augusta Crowl Otis Crowl C. F. Dawe Liberty Cemetery Ralph Summel Stier Crown Mercy Hospital Canton Stark County Summel W. Frank Louisville Edward Ankefer Freeburg Carie Krabill W. F. Baldinger Alliance

Services for Lyman Troyer Held in Millersburg

Lyman Troyer 42 died Friday after an auto accident near Toledo. Services were held this afternoon in Elliott parlors Millersburg burial planned in Millersburg cemetery. Troyer owned the Troyer Inn at Brinkhaven.

Millersburg Lyman Troyer Toledo Elliott Troyer Brinkhaven

Dover Teacher Dorothy Marshall Dies at 30

Funeral services for Miss Dorothy Marshall 30 daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert S Marshall will be at Toland parlor Tuesday at 2 p m Rev Robert I Giering will officiate Burial in Evergreen Cemetery New Philadelphia Miss Marshall taught fourth grade at Dover Avenue School and died Saturday at her parents home after a five week illness

Dover Dorothy Marshall Albert S. Marshall Dover Ave Toland Robert I. Giering Evergreen Cemetery New Philadelphia Marshall Dover Avenue

Mrs Emily Theobald Stricken in Dayton Death

Mrs Emily Theobald, 78, died after a long illness in Miami hospital. She was the widow of John L Theobald and was a frequent visitor in the Miller home on 4305 Market area. Mrs George Lee Miller was called to Dayton Saturday night by the death of her aunt.

George Lee Miller Market Area Dayton Emily Theobald Miami Hospital John L. Theobald Miller

Funeral services held in Dayton for longtime resident

Funeral services were held this afternoon in Dayton for a longtime resident who had made Dayton her home for many years. The obituary notes her residence in the city and her long connection to the community.

Dayton

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Susan R. Beaver Esther Lewis Nathan Lewis South Park Baptist Church Parkersburg W. Va Charles J. Lewis New Bethlehem Edward Lewis Bellis Landing Pearl Storey Father John Mirs Henry Fleishour Mrs. Evelyn Cronin Mrs For All Onesio ¢ Miller Billy’ Delaney Henry J. Staten Lydia Cunningham H. N. Kerst Herman S. Sidener Forest Hill Cemetery N. Ss. M Srd St Ray Haslor’s Ove Ee Ath J. Emmett W. Tusc Dial Ayds Pond's Coggar Vert Mapleton Tobacco Virginia China Quinn Tay Annnapolis Eaton’s Cologne Eaton’s Defense Savings
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