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1934
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2017
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Ray Yutzey Obituary
Age 82, of Canton, passed away Tuesday June 20, 2017 in his home. He was born July 8, 1934 in Canton to the late Ray Allen and Viola (Dittmar) Yutzey Sr. Ray retired from Canton Township after 12 years of service and was formerly employed by R.E. Slutz Trucking for 38 years and Canton Truck Sales for 7 years. He served as a volunteer fireman with Canton Township Fire Department for 25 years and served as Chief for seven years. Ray had volunteered with Meals on Wheels and was a former Canton South YMCA board member.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Yutzey in 1988. Ray is survived by his wife, Rita L. (Milhoan) Yutzey to whom he was married 24 years; six children and their spouses, Susan and Jay “Chip” Young, Debbie and Rick Wessels, Jeff and Paula Yutzey, Denise and Scott Hallett, Brent and Natasha Gump, Brock and Jennie Gump; 10 grandchildren, Benjamin Young, Sarah Frank (fiancé, Doug Bracken), Kelly and Justin Solenthaler, Racheal (Joe) Viola, Zack Yutzey (Darla Ivins), Joe Hallett, Codianne (fiancé, Spencer Taylor), Jobe and Hayden Gump.; six great-grandchildren, Marcus, Lorelei, Isabelle, Reece, Josephine and Gwen.
Funeral services will be Monday June 26, 2017 at 11 a.m. in Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. L. Scott Bacon officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Friends will be received Sunday 2-4 p.m. in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home on South Cleveland Ave. and one hour before services on Monday at the church (10-11 a.m.). In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice at 716 Commercial Ave SW., New Philadelphia, OH 44663 or the Palace Theater at 605 Market Ave N., Canton, OH 44702. Condolences or fond memories may be shared online at www.sandersfuneralhomes.com.
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Larry Malavite
June 26, 2017
My Dad ( Zeb Malavite ) and I ( Larry Malavite ) wish to extend our sincere condolences.
Zeb worked with Ray at R.E. Slutz Trucking and I met Ray when I worked for the trucking company during a summer job.
Ray was one of the best technical people I knew. There wasn't anything he couldn't fix. He always treated everyone with great respect.
Truly a great person and an asset to any community.
Our family is sorry for your family's loss.
You are in our prayers.
Larry and Zeb Malavite
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Deborah Griggs
June 25, 2017
Dear Family members,
I offer my deepest sympathy in this sad time. Ray was a wonderful friend when I lived in the area and you all were wonderful part of my life. May you find comfort in all the memories and wishes from family and friends.
Debbie Griggs (Johnson)
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