Kenneth Leroy Kandel

November 22, 1918 - August 8, 2002

Kenneth Leroy Kandel, age 83 of Salem, Ohio and Floral City, Florida, died at Salem Community Hospital on August 4, 2002 at 11:20 a.m. He was born November 22, 1918 in Canton, Ohio, a son of Clarence and Frances Ella (Schaefer) Kandel. Mr. Kandel attended Marlboro School in Marlboro. He was employed as a carpenter for 62 years and most recently was employed at Messinger Nursery in Floral City, Florida. He attended Harvest Baptist Church in Salem, was a past member of the Stark County Mounted Sheriff Patrol, a past 4-H advisor, past member of National Frame Builders Association and enjoyed working with leather. Even though he was very active in many things, he always made sure his family took part in what he did. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Jane (Myers) Kandel whom he married on January 21, 1960; two sons, M. Cy (Susan) Kandel of North Canton and Jimmy Ray Kandel of Homeworth; two daughters, Linda (Frank) McMichael of Homeworth, Mara Suvak of Ravenna; one step-daughter Rebecca Morehead of Ravenna; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, a sister Thelma (Kandel) Brunner of Phoenix, Arizona. His parents and his first wife Martha Mae (Steiner) Kandel preceded him in death. A funeral Service will be held at Walton-Schrader Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 8, 2002 with Rev. Ron Laughlin officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.