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Rosemary T. Gaskell
Age 98, died Thursday July 11, 2024 in her home following an extended illness. A life resident of the Canton area she was the daughter of the late Louis & Marie (Schweizer) Salasek. She was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School and had worked for over thirty years at St. Raphael Center. Rosemary was a very active member of St. Peter Catholic Church and was deeply committed to her Catholic faith. She is survived by her son, Richard (Julia) Gaskell; daughter, Barbara Gaskell; daughter-in-law: Rhonda Gaskell all of Canton; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Gaskell who died in 2011; sons: Paul Gaskell, David Gaskell; great-granddaughter, Lily Gaskell; brothers: Lous Salasek, Albert Salasek, Fr. Raphael Salasek O.S.B. and Robert Salasek. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday July 15, 2024 at 11:00 am in St. Peter Catholic Church with the Very Reverend Dr. David M. Misbrener as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 pm in the Wackerly Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to St. Raphael Center., Inc. or Living Bread Radio, 4365 Fulton Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718. Personal condolences are invited on line at www.wackerlyfuneralhome.com
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