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Herman Valentine Obituary
Valentine, Jr.
Age 57 of North Canton, passed away early Tuesday
morning at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Canton to the late Herman D. Sr. and Margaret (Russo) Valentine, he was a 1969 graduate of Timken High School. He earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Kent State University and later a Masters in Business Management from Walsh University. Herman had been employed with the Hoover Company. Before his illness, Herman was very involved with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 35 of North Canton with whom he earned his 5th year Pipestone.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Cheryl (Pocci) Valentine; children: Erin and Adam of the home; brother and sister-in-law. Thomas and Janet Valentine of Louisville; sister and brother-in-law, Maggie and Bill Murphy of Canton; sisters-in-law and brother-in- law, Linda and Phil Micciche, Diane Ruegamer all of North Canton; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and his four-legged companions, Skip, Spunky and McDuff.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Rossi Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Parish, North Canton, Rev. Fr. Christopher Henyk celebrant. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Herman's name can be made to the Cleveland Clinic Lung Transplant Program, 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44195, 216-444-3194.
(ROSSI, 330-492-5830)
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Memories and Condolences
for Herman Valentine
October 9, 2009
To the Valentine family,
Herm and Tom Valentine were two of the first people I met when I started at Hoover. Herm always made everyone laugh. He was infectious with his laugh and sense of humor. My deepest sympathies to your entire family. You now have a guardian angel looking after all of you with a great big smile and a great big heart.
God Bless all of you.
Pam (Mohler) Grapes
October 6, 2009
The Valentine Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Joseph and Irene Labriola children;
Lisa, Laura and Joe Jr.
Dave and Diane Shorie
October 3, 2009
It is so hard to hear about the loss of a friend and co-worker. Diane and I will keep the Valentine family in our thoughts during these trying days. I will light a candle at Little Flower Church in Herm's memory.
kathy geiselman (fur)
October 2, 2009
Cheryl and Sons:
I recall the many times I would see Herman shopping-Marc's, Fisher's. I would ask about you, Cheryl and found out you were still at good ole' Diebold. He always had a huge smile for me. You know he is now taking care of all of you from the Heavens.
Peace and God Bless.
October 2, 2009
To Cheryl and family,
We wish to express our Sympathy to you and your family at the loss of Herm.
Joe worked with him at the Hoover Company and enjoyed knowing him.
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.
Sincerely, Joe and Kathy Blubaugh
Anna (Fontes) Williams
October 2, 2009
The Valentine Family -
It was a pleasure to work with Herm at The Hoover Co. He was always pleasant and very helpful.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike Manos
October 2, 2009
Cheryl, Tom, and the Valentine children and family,
I got to work with and know Herm well for many years at The Hoover Company. He was a very nice friend and I am glad I got to know him. My prayers are with your family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Leonard Terrell
October 2, 2009
My condolences to the Valentine family in your time of grief. I pray the Lord provides His comforting hands to easy the ache of all mourning hearts.
Peter Lee
October 1, 2009
It was a shock to learn of Herman's passing. My prayers and sympathies to Cheryl and children, and to Margaret and Tom. May God give you comfort that only He can give.
Dan Dague
October 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you also. May the Lord give you courage and strength during this difficult time.
Bill and Carol Boniphant
October 1, 2009
I worked with Herm at Hoovers. You have are sympathy.
Rick and Helen Farkas
October 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Renee Patrick
October 1, 2009
Dear Cheryl,Adam, Erin and Tom
I was very saddened to hear of Herms passing, I had Herm for a forman on Inspection for many years and he was a great boss! He will be missed..My prayers are with you and your family.
Douglas Kidd
October 1, 2009
My condolences to the Valentine family . TVHS 1968
valerie brown
October 1, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mike & Joan Tubbs
October 1, 2009
Have our deepest Sympathy. Herm was a nice guy to work with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pete Schaeffer
October 1, 2009
Condolences to the Valentine family. I also worked with Herm at Hoover. He truly was a gentle man who was a joy to be around and to work with.
Bill the mechanic Murray
October 1, 2009
Valentine Family, Im so sorry for your lose Herm was a super great man I am so proud to have known him he will be deeply missed.
October 1, 2009
Herm had a great sense of humor and we will truly miss him, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Dan Trompeter
Troop 35
papa stew
October 1, 2009
Dear ,Erin and Family
you have my condolences my God Bless you all
Jean lushbaugh
September 30, 2009
I am sorry for your loss.
May God bless you and your family.
Jean Lushbaugh and her mother
The Sahadi Family
September 30, 2009
Dear Cheryl, Erin and Adam:
We are so sad for your loss with Herm's passing. Herm was such a good, kind and warm man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With heartfelt sympathy and love.
Michael, Lee, Michael & Matt
Brett Colgan
September 30, 2009
What can be said. By the previous entries it's very clear what a great man Herm was. I was another one of the fortunate to meet and casually know him and his brother. I'm very glad that we got to go to Vegas a few years back. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends which are many.
Tracy Feinman
September 30, 2009
Dear Cheryl , Adam and Erin
So sorry for your loss .Herman was a kind man I recall the many greetings throughout the childrens preschool years (faith friends). You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Roy Weaver
September 30, 2009
Dear Cheryl and family; l am sorry to hear of Herms passing. l worked with him for several years at Hoover Co. He was a man among men and told things as they were and stood his ground. l was one of the fortunate to help train him on the Security Dept. and was prowd of his accomplishments. My prayers and best wishes to you and your family.
Cindy Harding
September 30, 2009
To the Valentine family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief. I was Erin and Adams preschool teacher at Faith Friends. I can still remember the day you came to tour the center and Herm fixed the swing for me. May God comfort all of you.
September 30, 2009
We had some good times with Herm and Adam at Troop 35,
all our thoughts and prayers to Herm and his family.
Dave Croft
Troop 35
Charles and Paula Whitlock
September 30, 2009
We enjoyed working with Herm at the Hoover Co. A wonderful person. You have our sympathy.
Diana (Bedford) Cooper
September 30, 2009
I was one of many who knew Herm from The Hoover Co. When I would see him at work or anywhere else since then, he always had a smile on his face and a kind word. My sympathies to all of Herm's family at this time of great loss.
Patty McDonald
September 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pauline Cook
September 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I graduated with Herm. What a wonderful
guy!!
September 30, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Herm many years at The Hoover Co. I am very thankful I got to know him. My prayers are with his family and friends.
Judy Cramer
Gail Tuttle
September 30, 2009
My thoughts are with you all at this tragic time. "Little Herm" was a kind and thoughtful soul. He will be missed.
Vicki Givler
September 30, 2009
My prayers are with your family. I worked with Herm for many years at Hoover and we had a lot of good times.
Jill Black
September 30, 2009
I knew Herm from the Hoover Company.
He was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Ronda Pett
September 30, 2009
Extending my most sincere sympathy to Cheryl and her family.
In Prayer,
Ronda Pett.
Jim Besselman
September 30, 2009
Cheryl, Maggie and family,
My thoughts, prayers and fond memories of Herman are with you at this time. Herman, Dan Santilli, Jay Meiselman, Gary Moidell and I were college roomates and friends. Thanks to Danny, I was able to speak with Herman before he passed. He was a wonderful man and loyal friend. You will see him again.
Curt and Karen Sigman
September 30, 2009
Our prayers go out to your family and loved ones. You are blessed to have so many, so close as you fought your battle. God bless them and theirs.
September 30, 2009
Herman Valentine Family, My heart goes out to you in your loss of Herman. Herman will always be remembered for his kindness and his smile when he brougt his "little friends" to the veterinarian. May your fondest memories comfort you today and in the days ahead.
Sincerely, Pam (Viking Community Animal Hospital)
Georgia Seymour
September 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Fred Brown
September 30, 2009
Condolences to the Valentine family. I knew Herm and his mom & dad while at the Hoover Company, what a great guy.God bless you all.
Lonnie Kimble
September 30, 2009
My thoughts & prayers are with your family.
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