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David Skelley Obituary
age 72, of Canton, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Canton, a son of the late Vince and Ruth (Evans) Skelley, and was a life resident. Dave was a 1961 graduate of Glenwood High School, and retired in 2011 from Cunningham Supply Co. in Akron. He had been an avid bowler for many years in the Copeco Classic at College Bowl, and in April of 1992 he had a 300 game and 800 Series on the same night. He also played fumbleball for a number of years. Dave served in the U. S. Air Force during the VietNam War. He was preceded in death by an infant brother.
Survived by his wife of 46 years, Margaret A. (Kneffler) Skelley; one daughter, Jillian Patricia Skelley, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Jennifer Skelley, and their children, Collin and Autumn, of Port Ritchie, Fla.; one sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Richard Kuhn of Canton; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Linda Skelley of Columbus, Thomas and Maria Skelley of Massillon, and Michael Skelley of Canton; also numerous nieces and nephews.
According to Dave's wishes there will be no calling hours or services. Condolences may be sent to:
www.gordonfuneralhomes.com
Gordon, (330) 456-4766
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Memories and Condolences
for David Skelley
Christina Toney
June 22, 2024
To the Skelley family: Sending our love and prayers to you as eight years probably seems like yesterday. From Christina and Randy Toney along with the entire Malanij family.
Tom Skelley
June 28, 2023
Dave will be inducted this August 2023 (for bowling) into The Greater Canton Amateur Sports Hall of Fame for superior performance. What a great honor!
CHRISTINA A. TONEY
June 22, 2023
To the Skelley family: Difficult to realize that it's seven years since the passing of David, yet it seems like yesterday. Sending you our thoughts and prayers as you remember him today and always. From Christina and Randy Toney and the entire Malanij family
CHRISTINA A. TONEY
June 22, 2022
To the Skelley family: Sending you our thoughts and prayers as we remember Dave. Difficult to realize that it's now six years since his passing. God Bless You! From Christina and Randy Toney and the entire Malanij family
CHRISTINA A. TONEY
June 22, 2021
To the Skelley Family: Know that you are thought about and prayed for as this is the fifth year since Dave left his earthly home. Sending you our love, Christina and Randy Toney and the entire Malanij family
CHRISTINA TONEY
June 22, 2019
To the Skelley family: Three years have gone by so quickly since the passing of Dave. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bud and Becky Ostendorf
July 8, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
July 4, 2016
Aunt Margaret , Jill and Mark so sad to hear of Uncle Dave's passing. Prayers to you guys!
Jason,Judy, Austin,Taylor, Jaden and Jayla
July 2, 2016
Margaret,Mark, Jillian and Families. We are traveling and just heard I'd Dave's passing. We are so saddened to hear this as Dave will always be remembered by us as such a kind, loving and giving person. We feel privileged to have shared a friendship through many school years. RIP dear friend and we are wishing blessings on your dear family.
Sandy and Mike Valentine
PS. We are visiting with Jon and Family. He also extends his sympathy to Mark and all
Debby Plaza Apartments
July 1, 2016
Jill, I am so sorry for the loss of your Papa. I too know how hard it is to lose your champion. I pray that Jesus wraps his loving arms around you and eases your pain. Think of him getting on a boat and saying goodbye to you and then landing on the other side and being greeted by his loving family who have passed and Jesus. He has taught you to be a kind and strong person and you should be proud that he was your knight in shining armor. He will always watch over you and be proud of the woman you have become.
Jillian Skelley
June 30, 2016
Love you dad l miss you
Mark Skelley
June 30, 2016
Love and miss you dad.
June 28, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to Margaret,Mark, Jill and family.
Jim and Jean
June 28, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear that Dave is no longer with us. He was always a strong, quiet, and humble person. His demeanor made him seem a lot older than the rest of us young ones.
Back in the late 60's Dave and I had a routine. In the summer when it got dark, I would go out and sit on my parents front porch. Dave would do the same across the street on his parents porch. We would both light a cigarette. That was the signal. We would then meet on the sidewalk and walk to John's bar for a couple of 25 cent fishbowls and to talk to Mary the barmaid. Going and coming we would try to make sense of the world and once in a while relive the latest big pool game between the likes of Luch, Cobedash, Morino and the others. Dave was no slouch on the tables. I envied his stroke.
We took that walk many times over a couple of summers and had a lot of good discussion.
May God Bless him and have mercy on his soul.
June 28, 2016
To the family I'm sorry for your loss.
Nick j.r.
Christina Malanij Toney
June 28, 2016
To the Skelley Family: We extend our deepest sympathy in your recent loss. May you be filled with peace and beautiful memories. With love, Luba Malanij; Christina and Randy Toney; Maria and Tom Skelley; Natalie and Andrew Procyk; Paul and Carolyn Malanij and our families.
Kate Quinn Findley
June 28, 2016
Dear Margaret and Family, Please accept our most sincere sympathy for your loss of Dave. What a kind, gentle person he was. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Love, Kate and Dave
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