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Jack Stearn Obituary
Jack "Babe" Stearn. A memorial service will be conducted on Sunday (TODAY), January 14, 2007 at 3:00 PM at Temple Israel with Rabbi John Spitzer officiating, followed by a reception in the Temple Social Hall. A Masonic service will be held at 2:45 P.M. Private family interment will be held on Monday at North Lawn Cemetery. Minyan Services will be 5-8:00 P.M. on Monday at the residence. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Canton Ex-Newsboys, P O Box 20124, Canton, OH 44701, and the J. Babe Stearn Community Center, 2628-13th St. SW, Canton, OH 44710.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack Stearn
Robert Brenner
January 25, 2007
In Honor Of Babe Stearn,
When I picked up The Repository dated January 12, 2007 I immediately went to the article about Babe Stearn. My eyes fell upon the smaller pictures at the bottom of the page. Those pictures look very familiar! I am now much older and still remember the dozens and dozens of times that me and my friend, Walt Broucker, would be there waiting for those doors to open! We always played basketball, went to machine and wood shop and watched movies! It was a great time in my life.
The following is for everyone who knew Babe Stearn and also for those who didn't have the pleasure of knowing him....in the dictionary under the words, "honor" and "integrity" there should be Babe Stearn's picture because he is surely the defintion of it. Just a great, great guy.
Ted Bowersox
January 24, 2007
Hello Lon and Nancy,
I remember when we were in Mighty Mites and had our picture in the newspaper with Babe. (only about 45 years ago!!)I really thought we made it to the "Big Leagues" then. We all owe him a debt of gratitude for all he did in Canton. He will be missed by many.
Regards to your family,
January 23, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your lost and wish to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences. May God be with you and guide you during this time.-Isaiah 66:13
Sue Fitzgerald
January 17, 2007
Dear Jan, Mitch, Leah, Rachel & Family,
Jack was one of those people you never forget, and made a great impression on me the very first time I met him with his big smile and positive attitude. And I just learned today about the boys club, and what a huge impact it had on the community, but more importantly how "Babe" touched and help shape the lives of so many with his caring way. I know how very much he'll be missed. May the happy memories comfort you all and keep him close to you always.
Sincerely,
The Fitzgeralds
Sue, Tom, Matt & Kellie
kevin croston
January 16, 2007
Babe
I want to thank you, and your family,For sharing your time and
services. I want to thank you for the exelent guidenance and advice you
provided during our walk together in life.I greatly enjoyed the
choir,archery,boxing,game room,gym ,machineshop,woodshop, summer camp,
swim at the downtown cyc and the jewish center. When babe spoke you
knew he was going to be fair, there was no arguing back. The exercise
we got while babe was sitting us does not even compare to the TV
sitting Kids get these days.God Bless you eternaly babe, we love you and
will miss you
Brad Vincent
January 15, 2007
I only met him once and that seemed to be one of the proudest times of his life. He came up to me after a performance of ANNIE in which I had the pleasure of performing in at the North Canton Playhouse. He said how much he enjoyed my performance and I said he should be very proud of Lauren as she was the STAR. He smiled and said he would be proud of her no matter what she did. A loving family is an everlasting treasure. My thoughts are with the entire family
Tim Haverstock
January 15, 2007
Year after year people would come by the Stearn center / Boys club and ask if Babe was here? This has gone on the 25 years I have worked at the club / center .Fokes from all different walks of life all different ages living in all different states would say the same thing that Babe was like a father to them that set them on the rite path in life . After seeing this for 25 years it still amazes me how he put his mark on so many people his life will live on because he touched so many
Tim Haverstock
January 15, 2007
Year after year people would come by the Stearn center / Boys club and ask if Babe was here? This has gone on the 25 years I have worked at the club / center .Fokes from all different wolks of life all different ages liveing in all different states would say the same thing that Babe was like a father to them that set them on the rite path in life . After seeing this for 25 years it still amazes me how he put his mark on so many people his life will live on because he touched so many
Kenny & Lisbeth DeChiara
January 15, 2007
Sympathy to the Stearn Family, Like many others I grew up at the Boys Club.. Babe bought me a t-shirt that was torn because of a fight, which kept me out of trouble with my mom..That was almost 50 yrs. ago..Because of his love, I coached for many years in Mighty Might Baseball..You were a good person & always was surrounded by those who were good..Thanks to the Stearn Family for sharing this man!
..(Gal. 6:10)..Sincerely,
Jeremy Lesh
January 15, 2007
I grew up at the Boys Club, it kept me out of a lot of trouble. Even in your time of loss, please know that Mr. Stearn has left and will continue to leave a wonderful legacy.
Nancy Farber
January 14, 2007
Nancy,
I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts will be with you during this difficult time. God bless.
Nancy Farber
Willie Harris
January 14, 2007
Babe was a wonderful man of integrity and honor and we thank God for blessing us with his wisdom that he used to encourage us with resources to put our eight children through college.
We thank God for Babe wonderful friendship and God knew how much his life on this earth would be celebrated because of how wonderful he was in so many ways. May God lift your spirit encourage your heart, build your faith, and brighten your day with joy and peace.
"He Himself has said,
I will not in any way fail you
nor give you up
nor leave you without support."
Hebrews 13:5
May your troubled heart
find peace and comfort in the knowledge
that you are never alone.
May God's presence ease
your trembling spirit and give you rest.
He knows how you feel.
He is ever aware of your circumstances
and ready to be your strength,
your grace, and your peace.
He is there to cast sunlight
into all of your darkened shadows,
to send encouragement through the love
of friends and family, and
to replace your weariness with new hope.
God is your stronghold,
and with Him as your guide,
you need never be afraid.
No circumstances can block His love.
No grief is too hard for Him to bear.
No task is too difficult
for Him to complete.
When what you are feeling
is simply too deep for words
and nothing anyone does or says
can provide you with the relief you need,
God understands.
He is your provider --
today, tomorrow, and always.
And He loves you.
Cast all of your cares on Him...
and believe.
With our deepest sympathy
Willie G. Harris & Family
Ron Parrish
January 14, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear about Babe, may god be with you at this time. Babe changed alot of boys lifes and now they're great dad's and huband's. I still have the pig I made in wood shop. I look at it and it bring back good days at the Boys Club. I gress God needs someone to start a Boys Club up there and he has the right man for the job. God Bless.
Greg Todd
January 13, 2007
I'm sorry for the loss of your Father. A man of outstanding character and profound influence on the lives of thousands from the Canton area. The club, the summer camp, and the right hook Babe would always give along with a hug, our family loved him dearly.
Greg Todd, Newport Beach, CA.
Linda Vogus
January 13, 2007
My most heartfelt sympathies are with you all at this time of great loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. All who knew Babe will miss him terribly.
Bertha Bailey Whatley
January 13, 2007
Nancy, the contributions of your father will live on in the many lives he touched, and this will be his legacy to the people of Canton. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. A classmate from the class of 1970.
Ron Martin
January 13, 2007
It was the mid-fifties when Babe tied some boxing gloves on this nine-year-old's hands because he had been fighting with another boy in the Canton Police Boys Club on Navarre Road. The gloves were as big as our heads. Three minutes and a two bloody noses later two exhausted boys shook hands at Babe's direction. I believe they learned that day the silliness of their disagreement and the futility of the anger and agression they let it cause. I'm sure there are hundreds if not thousands of men whom Babe taught such lessons over the years. Thanks Babe. God's peace to you and his comfort to your family.
Terry Todd
January 13, 2007
To the family of Jack "Babe" Stearn,I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy to you all. Babe was like a second father to my brothers and me. We will all miss him but never forget him and what he meant to all of us. Sincerly, Terry A. Todd
Patrick Elwood
January 13, 2007
Janice, Mitch, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Pat, Lori, and Rachel elwood
Helen Todd
January 13, 2007
My boys grew up at the Boys Club.Babe was a great influence on them. He will be missed.
Mrs Everett Todd
Ron Amadii
January 13, 2007
Ed, we are sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our prayers are with you. Your Dad was one of finest human beings we've ever met.He will always be remembered.
Ron,John, Don Amadii
Pat and Jamie Admonius
January 13, 2007
Jan,
Jamie and I wish we could be there with you and Mitch, your mom, and the rest of the family. Our love and sympathy.
David & Charlotte Holden
January 12, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the Stearn family. Babe was great man who will be sadly missed by the entire community. Our thought and prayers are with all of you.
Timothy Frazier
January 12, 2007
I am deeply saddened by Babe's passing. I played piano for the choir in during my high school years in the mid 70's. I have fond memories of Christmas with Babe and the choir especially reforming at the X-News Boys Christmas party. Its been 20 years since those memory's of the Boys Club and Babe, however they will always hold a special place within my heart. I remember Babe attending my mothers surprise birthday party and my fathers funeral. What a man Babe was. My prayers and thoughts are with the entire Stern familly.
charles thomas
January 12, 2007
you had great father.he help me to get where i am .i am firefighter he showed the way thank you
Scott A. McConnell
January 12, 2007
Wow, I'm so sorry to her about Babe passing. My mother, Anna Mae (Deeser) McConnell used to teach ceramics at the boy's club in the 70's, so I spent a lot of time at the club. Babe was truely a man among men.
Brett Reed
January 12, 2007
"Babe" Stearn.
The Best man I have had the pleasure of knowing in this life. You are the best!
You are loved by all of my family! Thank you for all you have done and how YOU helped mold me into the man I became today! God Bless you Mr. Stern!
mary waisner
January 12, 2007
Ed, We are so sorry to hear of your dads passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Mary A. Waisner and Angel Pool
Howard Van Horn
January 12, 2007
I can remember from earily childhood of "Babe's" hands on approach and the many hours spent in his presence as well as the profound impact he had on my life. I will always remember his smile and friendly approach to taking care of "his boys".
Jenny Podis-Wells
January 12, 2007
I remember Babe from the Canton Police Boy's Club and the temple. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Jenny Podis-Wells & The Podis Family
Jim & Ida Warner
January 12, 2007
To the entire Stearn family our deepest condolences. Thank God for folks like "Babe" who cared about children passionately. We did not know him personally but we say "thank you" for all your service to the community. Memories are gift of love. God Bless you all on your loss.
Susan Vorhies
January 12, 2007
You touched the lives of so many people with your kindness and love
for Canton. Having the J. Babe Stearn Community Center as a haven for our children was just one of the great things you did. You worked hard for us in everything you accomplished throughout your life and now you can rest peacefully with the other angels!
Kevin Wackerly
January 12, 2007
What would Canton be without Babe Stearn? I'm reminded of "It's a Wonderful Life" and how Bedford Falls was without George Bailey. I met Mr. Stearn as a Mitey Mite. He had such a presence. Later I served on the JBSCC Board. Babe was present at monthly meetings in his later years more often than most other Board members. God bless you, and thanks again, Babe, for everything.
Chuck and Barbara Such
January 12, 2007
It is with great sorrow and saddness that we send our deep condolences to Rosalie and the children. There was no better friend in the world than Babe.Memories of so many times together back some 65 or more years, now are treasures. He left an indellible mark on all of us and Canton, too.
Dave Greenbaum
January 12, 2007
I am very sad to hear of Babe's passing. He was a good friend. I will miss having lunch with him and Myron Kessler at Benders! God Bless you Babe and family! PS. Come see me since you are retired, Ed!
Mary (Fenstemaker)Ruthrauff
January 12, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Fr. John Nicholas
January 12, 2007
I, personally, did not have the honor of knowing Sheriff Stean but I heard a lot about him. He was without any doubt a good man who did the good deed and fought the good fight. May he now rest in peace and receive the Heavenly Award.
My condolences to the Stearn family. Please rest assured of my sincere prayers.
Fr. John Nicholas
Chaplain, CPD, SCSO
Gary Maser
January 12, 2007
Nancy,
Can't imagine Canton without your father "The Babe". Living down the street from you and playing Mitey Mite baseball are some of my favorite childhood memories. I'm sure Lon will remember we won the State Mitey Mite championship in 1963. Our thoughts are with you and Lon during this time.
Carol Thomas
January 12, 2007
Babe Stearn showed extreme kindness and consideration to my family in his last term as Sheriff. I have never forgotten his actions.
Dorothy Mossor
January 12, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to wife and family.
He spread his wings wide and far.
He cared for everyone.His memory will live in our community and hearts.
Will ever remember the boys club.
Sincerely in sorrow.
Mr.&Mrs.Gerald Mossor
Victoria Williams
January 12, 2007
To the Family of Babe Stearn,
Thank you for sharing this wonderful man in our lives, he was truly a great man and I hope others will follow in his shoes. I had the wonderful opportunity to know and meet him in my law enforcement career with and he was always helpful and pleasant to deal with.
May God rest his good, kind, thoughtful, caring soul.
Rick Benko
January 12, 2007
From one 'Mighty Might' to the ultimate Mighty Might, a heartfelt thankyou. Thanks Babe...
Herbert Fisher
January 12, 2007
"Babe" was a great human being. He made Canton a better place to live. An 'angel' has left us; his memory will be with all who knew him.
Irene Schaad
January 12, 2007
LON AND NANCY,
I'm so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. You know he made a difference in the life of my brother and I shared with you how much that meant to him. He too is passed so maybe he'll see your dad again in heaven. I'm sincerely sorry for your family in the loss of such a great person,father and husband.
Donald Gertzman
January 12, 2007
My deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences go out to Rosalie and the children. I have known Babe for 65 years and knew him as one of the finest, caring and most honest man I have ever known. My parents thought of him as part of our family. We will miss him terribly. He was one of a kind.
John Sheppard Jr.
January 12, 2007
I love you Babe. You know how I was back in the day. Thanks to you I am the man I am today. I'm glad you saw something in me. Thanks.
Donna Stambaugh
January 12, 2007
Janice,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family not only now but in the coming months.
Deepest Sympathy,
Karl (Butch) Kraus, Jr
January 12, 2007
Babe my heart goes out to your family at this time of sorrow, but with all the lives you have touched and all the friends you have made will hopefully go a long way in helping them cope with there loss now and in the days to come. You will truly be missed, but never forgotten. Rest in peace you truly deserve it.
Terry Swanson
January 12, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
JoAnn Spicer
January 12, 2007
A good man is now a angel who smiles down on us.He was our sherrif and done a excellent job protecting us.rest peacefully you will be missed.
Mark Dreyer
January 12, 2007
Having worked with Babe on many community projects, I am especially aware of the loss to the community. From boxing lessons as a kid to the effort to raise money for the Babe Stearn Center and CYC, our lives stuck together for a long time. Rest in peace.
Frank Weinstock
January 12, 2007
Babe was a giant among men- a shining example of character and decication to doing what was right. He was a perfect role model for adults and children. He will be missed by all. Canton is a better community-- thanks to Babe.
We all send sympathyh to the family.
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