STARK COUNTY OHIO - OBIT: BEST, Howard G. (d. 1962)
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Canton Repository
June 6, 1962
Page 56, Column 4

                            Howard Best,
                            Son of Pioneer
                            Family, Dies

    Howard G. Best, 88, of 1617 Woodland ave NW, son of a pioneer Canton 
couple and active in local politics, died Tuesday night at Crestwood nursing 
home. 

    Mr. Best, who was born in Canton, was the son of Clem V. and Mary Best.

    His father and his fathers' brother, J. Grant Best, were coowners of the
old Best Street Light Co., a gas light company located at the site of the
Hercules Engine division of Hupp Corp.  Mr. Best was superintendent of the
company for a number of years.  He aslo was associated with the old
Wilson-Painter Electric Co. of Canton.

    He was active in politics and at the time of his death, was serving as
Republican committeeman of Ward 7, Precinct D.  He had been a member for 
more than 50 years of the Lily Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and was a member 
of the Stark County Historical Society.

    He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Gerald Kittoe of the home, and a
grandson.  His wife, Iva Jones Best, preceded him in death.

    Rev. Harold Davis will conduct services Friday at 1:30pm at the Formet &
Clevenger funeral home.  Burial will be in West Lawn Cemetery.

    Calling Hours will be Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.