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Kenneth Speakman Obituary
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Age 73 of Minerva died Sat. Nov. 13, 2010 in his home. He was born Sept. 24, 1937 in Paris to the late Jay and Ruby (Cogan) Speakman. He graduated from Minerva High School in 1956 and the Akron Barber College. He worked for PCC in Minerva for 20 years and was owner of Speakman's Barber Shop for 50 years. He is a member of St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Minerva, was a former member of the National Guard, Minerva Village Council and St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Minerva. He is a member of Homeworth Lodge F&AM, Stockers and Streeters Car Club in Minerva, coached little league baseball, and a member of the Minerva Athletic Booster Club and was a member of the chain gang for Minerva Football for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Freda (Nigro) Speakman who he married March 18, 1961; a daughter, Kimberly (Jim) Chuckalovchak of Minerva; two sons, James (Lori) Speakman of Hampstead, N.C., Timothy (Jennifer) Speakman of Naples, Fla.; four grandchildren, Taylor and Tyler Speakman, Jayde and Kamryn Chuckalovchak; and a brother-in-law, Elwood Schmucker of Louisville. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Donna Jean Schmucker.
Following cremation, a Mass of the Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Minerva with Fr. Anthony Batt as celebrant. Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening 5-7 p.m. at the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Speakman
Phil Davison
November 23, 2010
"Kenny was a great man, and an even better friend."
Phil and Sonny Davison
Boggs
November 17, 2010
Freda, Jimmy, TRS, and Kimberly Kay, I really don't have the words to express our sadness for the loss of Kenny. We were so fortunate to grow up with the dads (and families) that we had. Their legacy will live on with us and through us and for that...we are better people. We love ya!
Steve Smith
November 17, 2010
Speakman's Barber Shop was one of the most important places in Minerva, what with all the friends, customers, and other assorted VIP's who would gather there every morning. In addition to getting a damn fine haircut -- at a ridiculously low price, I might add -- I'd always walk out of there knowing something I didn't know when I went in. The whole town will miss Kenny Speakman. R.I.P.
Larry & Beth Bates
November 17, 2010
I will always have fond memories for my friend and barber. The family and community have lost a good man. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Freda and the family.
Jackie Johnson
November 17, 2010
Jim & family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May your memories comfort you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Chuck & Mindy Doak
November 17, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. May he rest in peace. Our prayers are with all the . God bless all.
Don Beamer
November 16, 2010
Freda&family:
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of my dear friend&barber,I too,will miss him as will the rest of the guys that went in justm to read the paper and have a good laugh,about the Browns or something else. May the Lord be with you and the kids in this time of sympathy.
Norm & Terry Mitchell
November 16, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Kenny will be missed by so many people.
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Judith Lippincott
November 16, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Kenny' entire family. He was one great guy. God bless all of you and keep you in His care.
Scott Johnson
November 16, 2010
Jim, I was saddened to hear of the loss of your father. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Kelly Brown-Koehler
November 16, 2010
Freda,Tim,Jim,and Kim,My Deepest Sympathy Goes out to all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.Kenny was a great man who I had the privilege to take care of while working. He loved his family especially his grandchildren in which he bragged about all the time. I have known you all for many years and you are all great people.
Kelly Brown-Koehler
Julie Roseman
November 15, 2010
To my dear friend Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. I know your pain and my heart breaks for you and your family. I didn't know your father, however, I do know you and know that he must have been a special guy, too. My deepest sympathy to you, Lori and your mother. I miss you!
Todd Thomas
November 15, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the family. Kenny and my father were close friends for many years. Minerva won't be the same without them. God bless.
Judy Adkins&Family
November 15, 2010
Freda& Family, Am so sorry for your loss of Kenny.you are in our thoughts and prayers
November 15, 2010
Jimmy, Lori, and family...We are sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry and Esther Steffee , Johnnie & Shirley James (Hampstead, NC) Robert & Misty Steffee (Holly Ridge, NC)
November 15, 2010
Deepest Sympathy, prayers go out to you, Kristi Shandor Leyda, North Canton Ohio
November 15, 2010
Kim and family, my deepest sympathy.
Deanna Common, Minerva, Ohio
Heather (Halter)Stewart & Family
November 15, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jodi Woodside (Tarbet)
November 15, 2010
My deepest sympathy to all. You are in my prayers.
Ronda Pett
November 15, 2010
Extending my most sincere sympathy to the family.
In Prayer,
Ronda (Haines) Pett
Bev & Ron Nichols
November 15, 2010
Freda, Kim and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Donnie Locke
November 15, 2010
Dear Freda,Tim,Jim & Kim and all of Kenny's loveones and friends, I was sorry to hear of Kenny's passing, we had many good yrs working together in the barber shop when I was working for Kenny in the early 70's for 10 yrs.He taught me many things about how to treat the customers to getting my Master's Barber's Liscence,we shared many a laugh,and many good times together while I was working with him and after, I hated to hear he had been stricken with Lung Cancer & I would hear how he was doing by different people but I'm sorry I never came to visit him while he was so ill,losing my dad to lung cancer made me not want to see others ill with that sickness and I always felt like I would be opossing if I came to visit Kenny while he was ill,I just wish he knew how much he meant to me but deep down I beleive he knew how much a mentor he was for me and I will cherish our yrs together working at Speakmans Barber Shop. Your all in my prayers and my thoughts and I'm sure Kenny is up in Heaven with Jerry Mills having a Ball in their cancer free bodies.Sincerely all my love in Christ
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