John P. Betz

John P. Betz, age 93, died Friday after a brief illness. He was a life resident of Canton, 1941 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, retired mechanic from Downtown Motors, and a member of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Saint Joan of Arc Bingo volunteer and a member of the Stark County Stamp Club. John was a World War II Army Engineer veteran. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary J. Betz, parents, John and Anna Betz and a brother, George Betz. Survived by a daughter, Sue Ann Hembree of Massillon, three grandchildren, Elena (Bill) Taylor and William and Joe Martin and four great-grandchildren. Family and friends will meet for a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church with Father G. David Weikart as celebrant. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Massillon, Ohio.: Saturday, May 7, 2016 6:30 PM