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James Scheetz Obituary
age 72 of Canton, passed away Saturday afternoon. Born in Canton to the late Joseph S. and Dorothy (Kintz) Scheetz, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Ann and Catherine R. Scheetz; brother, William P. Scheetz and nephew, Ti Scheetz. He was graduate of Timken Vocational High School. James retired from the Hoover Company after 32 years of service. He was involved with the Knight of Columbus, Eagles, Orioles Nest, and the Hob Nob.
James is survived by his wife of 23 years Sophie (Kreareas) Scheetz; his children, Stacy (B.J.) Knisely, James W. Scheetz II; step-son, Nicholas (Jeannette) Hendrickson; granddaughters, Lillian Scheetz, Chelsea (Trey Musgrave) Knisely; step-grandchildren, Quentin, Jaylynn, Myles, and Hayze Hendrickson; siblings, John A. Scheetz (former wife Nancy O'Hara), Edward J. (Sandy) Scheetz, Joseph F. (Connie) Scheetz, Thomas I. (Patricia) Scheetz, Frances R. (Joanne Kracker) Scheetz, Jean M. Lung, Michael G. (Beth Butler) Scheetz; sister-in-law, Teresa Scheetz; 20 nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, March 4th from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rossi Family Funeral Home. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday at St. Peter Catholic Church, 10 a.m., with the Very Reverend John E. Sheridan STL celebrant. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to LaPizzaria immediately following the burial.
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Hedy Dolan
March 8, 2021
Rest in peace dear Jim, you will be missed. Mike and Hedy Dolan
( Brother) Jon McFarland
March 3, 2021
My sincere condolences to the family of Jim . Having known the Scheetz family for over 60 years I know how close you are and how difficult the loss of Jim is . You are all in my thoughts and prayers !
paul medley
March 3, 2021
My condolences to Jim 's family and friends .may he rest in peace. We were friends at Hoover Co, and grew up together in the same area.
Jerry Edwards
March 3, 2021
so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
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Rose and Jeff Ehmer
March 3, 2021
Sophie and family, So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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