The 1900 census states that 13 year old "Gregore L. Schoeppner" cannot read or write, although everyone else in the household over the age of 9 can.
In 1930, Leo Schoeppner (42) owned a home worth $6000 at 925 Arlington Ave. S.W., Canton, Stark Co., Ohio. He lived there with his wife, Mary (42) and children Catherine (16), Robert O. (14), and Mary A. (9). All of the children attended school. The family owned a radio set. Leo was employed as a heater in a steel mill.
The cause of death on Leo Schoeppner's death certificate was "extensive second, third and fourth degree burns over more than half the body surface" following a gas explosion at the Republic Steel Plant, where Leo was employed as a mill wright.
Dates of birth and death (are from the death certificate of Adeline M. Reinhart Schoppner) need to be confirmed by other sources. Either the birth date or the marriage date is incorrect.
Records found for John and Dina's children indicate that they spelled the surname Schaffer.
John and Dina Schaffer moved to Youngstown, OH shortly after their marriage, where he worked as a carpenter for Carnegie Steel.
In 1930, 43 year old John Schaffer lived in a house that he owned at 345 S. Schenley Ave. in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. With him lived his wife, Dina (40), and children Clara (18), Florence (17), William L. (11), Hilda (10), Fredrick (8), Mary (5), Henry A. (4), Edward J. (2), and Rose K. (7 months). William, Hilda, and Frederick attended school. The Schaffer home was valued at $3500. The family did not own a radio set. John Schaffer worked as a carpenter, but he was unemployed at the time of the census. Daughters Clara and Florence were employed as servants for private families.
Entered the convent as Sister Mary Ida.
Rose Schaffer entered the convent as Sister Rose.
In 1920, Clara Schoeppner (23) lived with the family of her brother-in-law and sister, Albert and Mary Schoeppner Fox at 1027 Harrison Ave. SW in Canton, Ohio. Clara was employed as a dipper in a stamping factory.
Clara was a widow at the time of her death.
Obituary:
Louis P. Bernard, Sr., age 90 of Canton, passed away Wednesday morning,November 8, 2000 in Massillon Community Hospital following a three weekillness. Born in Dysart, PA, March 17, 1910 to his parents the late Danieland Mary Bernard, he came to Canton in 1929 . He was a retired employee ofWhite Engines, retiring March 31, 1972 after 38 years of service. Mr.Bernard was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, The Old Guard Club,AARP, The Greater Retirees of Canton and Mayfield Center. Besides hisparents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Sophia Bernard in 1974and his second wife, Wilma C. Bernard, July 13, 1997; three brothers, John,Joseph and Phillip J. Bernard; and two sisters, Annie Cicero and Rosie Reno.Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Louis P. Bernard, Jr. andTheresa Bernard of North Canton, Michael J. and Vivian Bernard of Canton;one daughter and son-in-law, Rita and David Bott of North Canton, OH; 12grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will beSaturday at 10 a.m. in St. Jospeh Catholic Church with Msgr. Frank A.Carfagna as celebrant. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours atthe Reed Funeral Home Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m
Albert lived with his older sister Mary near their parents' house at the time of the 1900 census. In 1910, thirty year old Albert Biedenbach Jr. lived in Elk Twp., Noble County, Ohio with his 31 year old wife, Amelia and their two oldest children: Freda (2), and infant Laura.