Mona Saltsman Schultz

Mona Saltsman Schultz (Gween), age 95, passed away at home on December 22, 2023, after a lengthy illness. She lived most of her adult life in Massillon, Ohio.

After marrying Edward Saltsman in 1950, she continued to teach elementary school (mostly at Gorrell) and started her family. She had 2 girls, Jane Rich (Stan) of IN and Susan Reink (Gregg) of North Canton.

In 2000, after 13 years of being a widow, she married Edward Schultz of WI and gained 2 Sons, John Schultz (Ruth) of WI and the Rev. Dave Schultz (Lynne) of MS.

She has been the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren: Matthew Comber (L.A.) of CA, Katie Power (Andrew) of FL, Dr. Molly Lopez-Cepero of TX, Dr. Jennifer Reink of PA, Elizabeth Reink of Cleveland, Robert Reink of Cleveland, J.J. Schultz (Andrea) of WI, Rachel Ernst (Brian) of TN, Sarah Schultz of WI, Daniel Schultz (Jennifer) of North Canton, Jennifer Owen of CO and 12 great-grandchildren.

Mona was born on Halloween and lived her early life in Carroll County, OH. She was the daughter of Upton Dewey and Jennie

S. Gween and the second of four children.

She graduated from Carrollton High School and then studied as part of the Cadet Teaching Program at Kent State University, After 2 years at Kent, she began to teach full-time and continued to study to attain her degrees part-time. By 1972, she had finished her bachelor’s and masters’ programs through night and summer courses.

Mona was an avid reader, crossword puzzle solver, world traveler, quilter and embroiderer. She loved playing cards and bowling. Due to her love of words, she wrote poetry and promoted literacy by reading books to her children and grandchildren.

She was a member of the Massillon Women’s Club, chorus and Epworth United Methodist Church.

She will be greatly missed by family, friends, colleagues and former students.

The family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice for assisting the family during her final weeks.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023, from 5-7 pm at the Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, located at 1100 Wales Road NE, Massillon, Ohio, 44646. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects and share their memories of Mona during this time.

A Funeral Ceremony to celebrate Mona's life will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the funeral home. Following the ceremony, Mona will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in a peaceful entombment.

Those wishing to contribute to causes close to Mona’s heart should remember Massillon Women’s Club, Kent State University and Epworth United Methodist Church.