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Thursday, April 23, 2020 Page 7 e Barberton e Barberton Herald OBITUARIES OBITUARIES © 2020 Vespoint Publishing Company, Inc. Rebecca Renee Husk, “Becky” (Root) Rebecca Renee Husk, “Becky” (Root) 68 passed away April 13. Becky was a resident of Clinton for the last 28 years. She lived in Barberton until the age of 41 where she was a graduate of Barberton High School, Class of 1970. Becky was a loving wife and mother who cared deeply for her family, friends and neighbors. Preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Doris (Judy) Root and brother Roger. Survived by her husband Marvin, daughter Angela Kovacs (Matthew), daughter Crystal Rzeszotarski (Scott), brothers Dempsey (Pam) and Gary, 5 grandchildren and countless family and friends. A celebra- tion of life will be planned at a later date.To share a memory or send a condolence, please visit www.silva-hostetler. com. 330-825-8700 0 3 330 0 John Paul Kelly John Paul Kelly died of brain cancer April 20, at his Medina home, surrounded by his family. He was 71. John was married to Anna Marie (Scarpitti) Kelly, the love of his life, for 48 years, and with whom he raised four children. Born and raised in Barberton, John was a 1966 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School. He earned his master’s in education from the University of Akron, where, as he was always quick to point out, his future wife was a much better student. He became a teacher in the Medina City Schools. For years, Mr. Kelly was in the classroom at the top of the stairs, where the light was still on even after everyone else had gone home. He taught a variety of subjects but became known for his engaging history, economics, and political science classes and for his willingness to give his students every opportunity to succeed. Mr. Kelly was always available to answer a question, administer a makeup test, craft a letter of recommendation, or listen to the reasons why your paper had to be late. No one was unworthy of his time and attention. John Kelly was inducted into the Medina City Schools Hall of Fame in honor of his 38 years of meri- torious service, but proof of his enduring influence could always be found in the warm greetings and heartfelt thanks voiced by generations of former students both in Medina and further afield. In addition to being a popular and respected teacher, Mr. Kelly was also a fantasti- cally successful tennis coach. In a dozen years as head of the Medina High School boys team and 30 years leading the girls, he amassed more than 800 victories. To this day, he is one of the winningest coaches in the history of Ohio high school athletics. But it was his equanimity that also stood out. At the same time that Medina was winning 20 straight Pioneer Conference titles, Coach Kelly allowed every single player to suit up and play varsity and JV matches. In a sport where most coaches carry seven or eight players, he would keep 30 to 40. If you came to practice, you were deemed worthy to represent MHS in competitive play. It did not matter if you even owned a racket; he would loan you one from the trunk of his car. After his retirement, we thought Dad might slow down. If anything, he got busier. And he continued to teach and learn. He took up watercolor painting, short story writing, vegetable gardening, woodworking, and choral music, while never deviating from his voracious love of reading, catching a good movie, or watching college basket- ball games. He and his wife, Anna Marie, were active in their church. Dad always seemed to end up on the building and grounds committee, completing one odd job or another, strapping a ladder to the top of his car or throwing a table saw in the back. He was also a tireless public servant and engaged community member. Folks might have seen him visiting residents in hospice, cleaning out the gutters at the Medina County Historical Society, working the polls on Election Day, or simply taking his daily walk around town. John was preceded in death by his parents, John Gerard and Helen Kelly; uncle Charles “Chuck” Kelly; aunt Pat Kelly; uncle Bill Wilsterman; brother-in- law, Keith Bell, and his angelic niece, Amanda Suso. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children: Jenny (Scott) Kelly-Masloski; Kevin (Alexandria); John (Rose); and Annmarie (Ken) Kelly-Harbaugh. John also leaves behind nine siblings: Katherine of Barberton; Regina of Seal Harbor, Maine; Sheila (Dave) Roberts of Tallmadge; Mary (Tom) of Mt. Desert, Maine; Patricia (Keith, dec.) Bell of Barberton; Ann (Paul) Suso of Doylestown; Margaret (John) Sarlouis of Akron; Thomas of Tacoma, Washington; and James (Jules) of Bar Harbor, Maine. John is also survived by aunt Harriet (Bill, dec.) Wilsterman of Tallmadge; and countless nieces, nephews, and cousins. Husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandpa, teacher, coach, and friend John touched countless lives with his patience, kindness, and empathy. His compassion, generosity, faith, and love of his family were beyond measure. For so many of us, he is simply irreplace- able. Our lives will be less vibrant without him. But his children, grandchil- dren, and former students will be his legacy, and few things would’ve made him prouder. e family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of the Western Reserve who so lovingly cared for Dad in his final days. ank you also to Enhanced Homecare and Visiting Angels of Medina who provided life-enhancing TLC for the whole family. Due to health concerns throughout the world, the family will host a private burial with the hope to welcome all to a celebration of John Kelly’s magnanimous life at a later time. e family has created a scholarship in his honor. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Medina City Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 1035, Medina, OH 44258. Please put his name in the memo line. William R. Schellhase II William “Dick” R. Schellhase II, age 76, of Canton, passed away April 15, at his home in Barberton. Born in Canton, he was a resident of the Akron/Canton area for over 50 years. Prior to his retirement he worked for Allmetal, Inc. for 38 years and his last position was that of national sales director. He graduated from Walsh University. He is survived by his three sons, Brent of Akron; Bradley of Broadview Heights; Brian (Kim) of Strongsville; brother, David (Lyndsay) of Deland, Florida; grand- daughter, Sydney of Akron; life partner Jean Schellhase of Barberton. Family and friends will always remember his sense of humor and making them laugh. He traveled exten- sively throughout his career and had a love for classic cars, particularly his beloved Trans Am which he owned for 35 years. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations are requested to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condo- lences may be made at www. silva-hostetler.com. 330-825-8700 0 3 330 0 ousands of Summit County senior citizens have been forced to isolate from their families during the COVID-19 crisis. Probate Court works with many seniors in extended care facilities and asks the public to let them know that they are not forgotten. Anyone can help them by turning crayons and paper into a lifeline of joy in the form of cards. Creativity and large print are encouraged, but participants need not worry about their level of artistic ability as any special card can brighten a senior’s day. Summit County Probate Court will collect and deliver your heartfelt wishes to seniors in nursing homes and assisted living centers across the county. Homemade cards can be mailed to the court, but those without the ability to the mail cards, or who choose to make virtual cards, can email them to the Court for printing. e Court will distribute cards to centers through June 1. “It is a difficult time for all of us, but especially terrible for those who may be confined to just one room.” said Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer. “With so many of us restless at home, please take a few minutes to make something fun and cheer up someone who is lonely.” Mailed cards should be free of loose items such as excessive glitter or confetti. Send mailed cards to: Summit County Probate Court Judge Stormer’s Cards for Seniors c/o Community Outreach 209 S. High St. Akron, OH 44308 To send a virtual card, simply take a photo of your homemade card, or create an online card and email it to community- outreach@summitohio- probate.com. Send cards to isolated seniors Saint Andrew’s offers worship In response to the COVID-19 issues, Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church is offering a short video worship. e service accessed through Facebook includes a bible reading, prayers and a short meditation. Video worships will be uploaded every Saturday. All are welcome to watch, just “Like” Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church of Barberton Facebook page. Please know that the church is praying for the city, area and its people that everyone may all be safe from this virus and remain healthy. Follow Us On 70 Fourth St. NW Barberton, OH 44203 330-753-1068 www.BarbertonHerald.com Facebook The Herald has over 2 k followers! Join the Herald Nation and stay in touch! For the news you need, follow the Herald today! www.facebook.com/BarbertonHerald d d d Ohio is joining other states across the nation to remind drivers to be extra alert in work zones. is week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, a time dedicated to promoting safety in work zones, not just for workers, but for motorists and pedestrians as well. “ere were 6,574 work zone crashes in Ohio during 2019, an all-time record. It’s not a record we like to hold,” said Ohio Department of Transportation Director Jack Marchbanks. The 2019 numbers are 40 percent higher than the previous year. Unfortunately, through March, Ohio was on pace with 2019. Most of the work zone crashes are rear-end crashes caused by drivers traveling too fast or too closely to the vehicle in front of them. Included in the 6,574 work zone crashes last year, were 1,121 injuries, 129 of those being serious, and 16 deaths. Two construction workers were killed in 2019, both worked for Cleveland-based TraffTech Inc. “e men and women who work on and along our roadways put their lives on the line each and every day to ensure our roads and bridges are in the best condition possible. All they ask in return is for motorists to pay attention to them, move over, and slow down,” said Marchbanks. Since it was initially created as the Ohio Department of Highways in 1905, there have been 162 ODOT employees killed in the line of duty. This is the 20th year for National Work Zone Awareness Week. Ohio hosted the 2016 event in Toledo. One Drivers distracted by electronic devices not only puts puts other drivers in danger, it puts roadside workers in danger. “Drivers should always focus on the road, but driving in work zones requires extra attention and focus,” Marchbanks said. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, there were 13,495 distracted driving crashes in Ohio last year, a number we know is vastly under- reported. Forty-one of the crashes were deadly. #orange4safety Move over, slow down for road crews
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OBITUARIESOBITUARIES© 2020 Vespoint Publishing Company, Inc.
Rebecca Renee Husk, “Becky” (Root)
Rebecca Renee Husk, “Becky” (Root) 68 passed away April 13. Becky was a resident of Clinton for the last 28 years. She lived in Barberton until the age of 41 where she was a graduate of Barberton High School, Class of 1970. Becky was a loving wife and mother who cared deeply for her family, friends and neighbors. Preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Doris (Judy) Root and brother Roger. Survived by her husband Marvin, daughter Angela Kovacs (Matthew), daughter Crystal Rzeszotarski (Scott), brothers Dempsey (Pam) and Gary, 5 grandchildren and countless family and friends. A celebra-tion of life will be planned at a later date. To share a memory or send a condolence, please visit www.silva-hostetler.com.
330-825-87003 033300
John Paul Kelly
John Paul Kelly died of brain cancer April 20, at his Medina home, surrounded by his family. He was 71. John was married to Anna Marie (Scarpitti) Kelly, the love of his life, for 48 years, and with whom he raised four children. Born and raised in Barberton, John was a 1966 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School. He earned his master’s in education from the University of Akron, where, as he was always quick to point out, his future wife was a much better student. He became a teacher in the Medina City Schools. For years, Mr. Kelly was in the classroom at the top of the stairs, where the light was still on even after everyone else had gone home. He taught a variety of subjects but became known for his engaging history, economics, and political science classes and for his willingness to give his students every opportunity to succeed. Mr. Kelly was always available to answer a question, administer a makeup test, craft a letter of recommendation, or listen to the reasons why your paper had to be late. No one was unworthy of his time and attention. John Kelly was inducted into the Medina City Schools Hall of Fame in honor of his 38 years of meri-torious service, but proof of his enduring infl uence could always be found in the warm greetings and heartfelt thanks voiced by generations of former students both in Medina and further afield. In addition to being a popular and respected teacher, Mr. Kelly was also a fantasti-
cally successful tennis coach. In a dozen years as head of the Medina High School boys team and 30 years leading the girls, he amassed more than 800 victories. To this day, he is one of the winningest coaches in the history of Ohio high school athletics. But it was his equanimity that also stood out. At the same time that Medina was winning 20 straight Pioneer Conference titles, Coach Kelly allowed every single player to suit up and play varsity and JV matches. In a sport where most coaches carry seven or eight players, he would keep 30 to 40. If you came to practice, you were deemed worthy to represent MHS in competitive play. It did not matter if you even owned a racket; he would loan you one from the trunk of his car. After his retirement, we thought Dad might slow down. If anything, he got busier. And he continued to teach and learn. He took up watercolor painting, short story writing, vegetable gardening, woodworking, and choral music, while never deviating from his voracious love of reading, catching a good movie, or watching college basket-ball games. He and his wife, Anna Marie, were active in their church. Dad always seemed to end up on the building and grounds committee, completing one odd job or another, strapping a ladder to the top of his car or throwing a table saw in the back. He was also a tireless public servant and engaged community member. Folks might have seen him visiting residents in hospice, cleaning out the gutters at the Medina County Historical Society, working the polls on Election Day, or simply taking his daily walk around town. John was preceded in death by his parents, John Gerard and Helen Kelly; uncle Charles “Chuck” Kelly; aunt Pat Kelly; uncle Bill Wilsterman; brother-in-law, Keith Bell, and his
angelic niece, Amanda Suso. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children: Jenny (Scott) Kelly-Masloski; Kevin (Alexandria); John (Rose); and Annmarie (Ken) Kelly-Harbaugh. John also leaves behind nine siblings: Katherine of Barberton; Regina of Seal Harbor, Maine; Sheila (Dave) Roberts of Tallmadge; Mary (Tom) of Mt. Desert, Maine; Patricia (Keith, dec.) Bell of Barberton; Ann (Paul) Suso of Doylestown; Margaret (John) Sarlouis of Akron; Thomas of Tacoma, Washington; and James (Jules) of Bar Harbor, Maine. John is also survived by aunt Harriet (Bill, dec.) Wilsterman of Tallmadge; and countless nieces, nephews, and cous in s . Husband , father, son, brother, uncle, grandpa, teacher, coach, and friend John touched countless lives with his patience, kindness, and empathy. His compassion, generosity, faith, and love of his family were beyond measure. For so many of us, he is simply irreplace-able. Our lives will be less vibrant without him. But his children, grandchil-dren, and former students will be his legacy, and few things would’ve made him prouder. Th e family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of the Western Reserve who so lovingly cared for Dad in his fi nal days. Th ank you also to Enhanced Homecare and Visiting Angels of Medina who provided life-enhancing TLC for the whole family. Due to health concerns throughout the world, the family will host a private burial with the hope to welcome all to a celebration of John Kelly’s magnanimous life at a later time. Th e family has created a scholarship in his honor. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to the Medina City Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 1035, Medina, OH 44258. Please put his name in the memo line.
William R. Schellhase II
William “Dick” R. Schellhase II, age 76, of Canton, passed away April 15, at his home in Barberton. Born in Canton, he was a resident of the Akron/Canton area for over 50 years. Prior to his retirement he worked for Allmetal, Inc. for 38 years and his last position was that of national sales director. He graduated from Walsh University. He is survived by his three sons, Brent of Akron; Bradley of
Broadview Heights; Brian (Kim) of Strongsville; brother, David (Lyndsay) of Deland, Florida; grand-daughter, Sydney of Akron; life partner Jean Schellhase of Barberton. Family and friends will always remember his sense of humor and making them laugh. He traveled exten-sively throughout his career and had a love for classic cars, particularly his beloved Trans Am which he owned for 35 years. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations are requested to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condo-lences may be made at www.silva-hostetler.com.
330-825-87003 033300
Th ousands of Summit County senior citizens have been forced to isolate from their families during the COVID-19 crisis. Probate Court works with many seniors in extended care facilities and asks the public to let them know that they are not forgotten. Anyone can help them by turning crayons and paper into a lifeline of joy in the form of cards. Creativity and large print are encouraged, but participants need not worry about their level of artistic ability as any special card can brighten a senior’s day.
Summit County Probate Court will collect and deliver your heartfelt wishes to seniors in nursing homes and assisted living centers across the county. Homemade cards can be mailed to the court, but those without the ability to the mail cards, or who choose to make virtual cards, can email them to the Court for printing. Th e
Court will distribute cards to centers through June 1.
“It is a diffi cult time for all of us, but especially terrible for those who may be confi ned to just one room.” said Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer. “With so many of us restless at home, please take a few minutes to make something fun and cheer up someone who is lonely.” Mailed cards should be free of loose items such as excessive glitter or confetti.
Send mailed cards to: Summit County Probate
CourtJudge Stormer’s Cards
for Seniorsc / o C o m m u n i t y
Outreach209 S. High St.Akron, OH 44308To send a virtual card,
simply take a photo of your homemade card, or create an online card and email it to [email protected].
Send cards to isolated seniors
Saint Andrew’s off ers worship
In response to the COVID-19 issues, Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church is offering a short video worship. Th e service accessed through Facebook includes a bible reading, prayers and a short meditation. Video worships will be uploaded every Saturday. All are welcome to watch, just “Like” Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church of Barberton Facebook page. Please know that the church is praying for the city, area and its people that everyone may all be safe from this virus and remain healthy.
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Ohio is joining other states across the nation to remind drivers to be extra alert in work zones.
Th is week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, a time dedicated to promoting safety in work zones, not just for workers, but for motorists and pedestrians as well.
“Th ere were 6,574 work zone crashes in Ohio during 2019, an all-time record. It’s not a record we like to hold,” said Ohio Department of Transportation Director Jack Marchbanks.
The 2019 numbers are 40 percent higher than the
previous year. Unfortunately, through March, Ohio was on pace with 2019.
Most of the work zone crashes are rear-end crashes caused by drivers traveling too fast or too closely to the vehicle in front of them.
Included in the 6,574 work zone crashes last year, were 1,121 injuries, 129 of those being serious, and 16 deaths. Two construction workers were killed in 2019, both worked for Cleveland-based Traff Tech Inc.
“Th e men and women who work on and along our roadways put their lives
on the line each and every day to ensure our roads and bridges are in the best condition possible. All they ask in return is for motorists to pay attention to them, move over, and slow down,” said Marchbanks.
Since it was initially created as the Ohio Department of Highways in 1905, there have been 162 ODOT employees killed in the line of duty.
This is the 20th year for National Work Zone Awareness Week. Ohio hosted the 2016 event in Toledo.
One Drivers distracted by electronic devices not only puts puts other drivers in danger, it puts roadside workers in danger.
“Drivers should always focus on the road, but driving in work zones requires extra attention and focus,” Marchbanks said.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, there were 13,495 distracted driving crashes in Ohio last year, a number we know is vastly under-reported. Forty-one of the crashes were deadly. #orange4safety
Move over, slow down for road crews
