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1937
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2016
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George Venables Obituary
78 of Canal Fulton, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center following a long battle with COPD. He was born on March 23, 1937 in North Lawrence to the late Homer and Jeanette Venables and has made Canal Fulton his home for the past 50 plus years. He was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School, served his country proudly in the United States Army in Korea, was a member of the Canal Fulton VFW Post 9795 and retired from the Northwest Local School District. He served on the Canal Fulton Fire Department for many years and was the fire chief from 1979-1984. He was instrumental in developing the first ambulance service and EMS/Paramedic service for Canal Fulton during his tenure on the fire department.
George is survived by his wife of 56 years Janet (Johnson) Venables, along with daughters, Barbara (Louis) Yingling and Patty (Rick) Stroh; grandchildren Travis (Rachael) Stroh, Tyler and Mayson Stroh (his princess) and faithful dog "Lady". George was preceded in death by a son, Larry Alan; brothers Homer, Dick, and Bob Venables and sister Norma Handwerk-Buchwalter.
Last Alarm Service will be held FRIDAY, 1p.m., at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt. 93) Canal Fulton, followed by a Funeral Service conducted by Pastor Julie Thoms, with Military Honors by VFW 9795. Visitation THURSDAY, 4p.m. to 7p.m. at the funeral home. Final Resting Place Newmans Creek Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Mercy Development Foundation for Nursing Education, Canal Fulton VFW 9795 or the Canal Fulton Fire Department.
www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com
Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356
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laura bailey
February 2, 2016
George, i know you are flying with the angels , I pray for peace and comfort for your family, friends, and Lady. God Bless.....
Dean and Marty Zampieri
January 7, 2016
Barb, We offer you our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 7, 2016
Words cannot expres the sorrow your family is experiencing. Find peace in knowing he is in a better place, resting peacefully. Our love and prayers are for your entire family.
With our deepest sympathy and condolences,
Bob & Carrie Foutty and Family
Flek Stoehr
January 7, 2016
Dear Barb,
Deepest sympathies in the loss of your father.
Sincerely,
Flek
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Tonya Dodson
January 6, 2016
Love and prayers from Ed and Tonya Dodson....
January 6, 2016
My condolences, Janet, Barb, and Patty. I will always remember George coming down to our house dressed up as Santa. He will be missed.Peggy (Donnenwirth) Impellizzeri.
chelle pastor
January 6, 2016
prayers and love sent R I P "GEORGE"....I AM SO SORRY FOR THE FAMILY FRIENDS...........
January 6, 2016
Our very deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of such a special man from the Fahrney family
Regina Walter
January 6, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Barb and your family during this difficult time.May God wrap his arms around you and your family. Jerry and Regina Walter
Kathy Carlin
January 6, 2016
Sorry to hear of George's passing. May he rest in peace and my prayers for his family.
Cindy Ries
January 5, 2016
George was such a kind man whose sparkling smile and gentle spirit put everyone around him at ease. His love for his family was a shining example for all. I know how much he was loved and will be missed. Prayers and God's blessings of peace to Janet, Patty, Barb, and the rest of his family and friends.
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