Betty L. Valentine

Betty Valentine, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025.  She was born on July 27, 1933 to Ray and Ruth Valentine in Alliance, Ohio. She graduated from Louisville High School where she was both the May Queen and Prom Queen.  She grew up as the 2nd oldest of 13 and had 11 brothers and 1 sister. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Eugene Valentine, Richard Valentine and Jerry Valentine.  Betty worked many years at Sugardale Meats. Later, she lived in Redondo Beach, CA and worked as a manicurist for 6 years before returning to Ohio. She was an avid card player who enjoyed playing cards with her family and her friends at St. Joseph Alsation in Louisville, OH.  She brought humor and laughter to every card game, in addition to a desire to win. Betty also enjoyed organizing the Sociable Seniors group at St. Michaels Church of Canton, OH for several years.  She is survived by her children, Christine (Bill) Blackert of Fort Mill, SC, Ralph “Trey” (Vera) Nobis of Massillon, OH, Keith (Chris) Nobis of Delaware, OH, Connie (Bob) Lindsey of Pittsburgh, PA, Paula Nobis of Otsego, MN and Tom (Danielle) Nobis of North Port, FL.  Her brothers survived by her are Virgil Valentine, Hal (KC) Valentine, Jim (Evelyn) Valentine, Wayne Valentine, Ray (Sue) Valentine, Denny (Linda) Valentine, Reggie (Linda) Valentine, Steve (Michelle) Valentine, and her favorite sister, Juanita Schillig.   She also leaves 12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren whom she loved deary. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday at 11:00 am in St Michael’s Catholic Church, Canton, OH.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.  Friends may call Tuesday from 10:00 – 11:00 at the church.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, her favorite charity. To those who knew Betty well, the phrase “be happy” comes to mind. She would write it in all her cards and say it while hugging goodbye. It might sound like a tagline, but it was more than that. It was, is, a call to action, her legacy.

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