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Henry Edward Schnell

SALEM-Henry Edward Schnell, 87, of Salem passed away at Hospice House on Friday, May 3, 2013. Henry was born in Salem on March 31, 1926, a son of the late Michael and Susan (Schenn) Schnell. Henry served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946 as a Seaman 1st class. He was the former owner/operator of Salem Blanking Corp. and a member of the Heritage Foundation.

Survivors include his wife, Ellen “Nina” (Kaisler), whom he married on Sept. 14, 2007; a brother, Charles Schnell of New Smyrna Beach, Fla; a sister, Eleanor Patten of Saratoga, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by four sisters.

Per his request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Henry’s honor to the Wounded Warrior Project, 301 Grant St. Suite 900, Pittsburgh PA 15219; Akron Children’s Hospital, 1 Perkins Square, Akron OH 44308; or The American Cancer Society, 525 N. Broad St., Canfield OH 44406. Friends and family may sign the guest register online at www.brownfhonline.com. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home.

5/6/13