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John Rasnick Obituary
81, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 26, 2012. He was born Aug. 16, 1930, in Akron, Ohio, to James and Blanche Rasnick. In 1953 he married his sweetheart from East High School, Dorothy Deming, and they celebrated 58 years of marriage together. He enjoyed baseball and coached several teams including the State Champion Post 209 team in the 50's. He attended the Universities of Akron and Kent State then worked for 43 years for The Ohio Edison Company where as a result of his work he received many awards including Man of the Year Award in Ohio Vocational Education and many awards for his designs of commercial kitchens. He also served on the school board of Field Local schools in the mid 1970's. He was an active youth leader, sang in the choir, and served as an elder at the Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church. He was a current member of the Christ Presbyterian Church, Canton Ohio.
Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; three sons and daughters-in law, James and Hilda, John and Janelle, and Robert and Wendy; six grandchildren, Allison (Josh) Burdeshaw, Erica (Dustin) Davison, Elizabeth, Robert, Sarah, and Thomas Rasnick; and four great-grandchildren, Karsten, Eva, Juliana, and Emmerich Burdeshaw. He had an incredible love for his family and supported all of their endeavors. He will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be 4 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave. (On the Historic Tallmadge Circle). Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Presbyterian Church, 530 Tuscarawas Street West, Canton, OH 44702 with Pastor Wendy Bausman officiating. Interment will be at Homeland Cemetery in Rootstown. In lieu of flowers the family requests that gifts in John's memory be made to the Suffield Township Fire Department or Christ Presbyterian Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Rasnick
Dave Fusselman
June 6, 2012
John,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
James & Celeste Hicks & Family
June 5, 2012
Dear John, Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family in passing of your beloved father. We will be praying for you all during this difficult time. May the peace of God which surpasses all understanding guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus.
Julie Kline
June 1, 2012
Wendy & Bob,
So sorry to hear about your father's passing. May the memories that you have help to ease your pain.
May 31, 2012
Bob & Family,
So sorry to hear in the loss of your father. May your memories of him carry you through this difficult time.
Edith (Susan)
John Bahas II, and family
May 31, 2012
Dear Rasnick Family,
Our prayers are with you all as you endure the loss of John. Our lives are so twined together we forget how much until a piece is pulled from those bonds. Our families will remain strong together, always being there for one another, never broken. We love all of you and will remain a part of your lives on this earth and in heaven. We will miss John. Life and God's love to us on earth, as John looks down upon us.
Rev. Larry and Hazel Hess
May 31, 2012
John Rasnick family,
Our family has been touched by the Rasnick family in many ways. We wish to extend our sympathy at this time of loss. We know that the Lord will supply every need. Our prayers are with you at this time.
(in-laws of Donald Plum)
Steve, Dawn, Alysha and Aiden Shaffer
May 31, 2012
Rasnick Family,
Im sorry to hear the passing of John. He touched so many hearts. Still remember him coming in and making me laugh when I worked for Suffield Fire Department. May God touch each one of your hearts in this time of mourning. Prayers and thoughts will be with you Bob and Dot and your entire family.
May 30, 2012
To John and Family:
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Terry Woods
Doug & Debi Clark and family
May 30, 2012
Deepest sympathy to the Rasnik family at this time of loss.
Sue Lohr
May 30, 2012
To the Rasnick Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I remember when I was on the fire dept, Mr. Rasnick was always so kind and I will never forget one day when he called me aside and told me he thought my dad would be proud that I was serving the community. That comment has always stayed with me and the sincere way it was conveyed to me. May God bless you all and may the memories keep you smiling.
Ted & Sandy Sadar
May 30, 2012
John and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. One of our favorite bible verses is: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. May God grant all of you strength and courage in the days ahead. Losing a parent is very difficult...keep his spirit alive in your hearts by sharing all the wonderful memories you have of him. May God Bless you...
Terry & Gail Savanich
May 30, 2012
To the whole Rasnik family,
Terry and I are so sorry for the loss of Mr. Rasnik. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Gail Schott
May 30, 2012
Bob,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed your parents while working on the Fire Dept. I had the privilege of working with your mom on squad calls and boy what a sweet sweet lady and such a great teacher! Your dad was always at every event and was such a sweet man to talk to and always had something funny to say!! You have much to be proud of with your parents and I know and understand the void in your heart after loosing my dad! Unlike many in this world Bob, you have wonderful memories of a great family life and years of calling a good man......"dad"! What a gift! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers my friend!
Jim and Jan (Homer) Watson
May 30, 2012
Dear Rasnick Family;
You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of Mr. Rasnick. He was a great man and will be deeply missed. You will be in our continued thoughts and prayers.
Doris Leonard
May 30, 2012
Love and prayers to the Rasnick family from the Leonard family.
Dale
May 30, 2012
My heart goes out to those grieving in this difficult time. A great man in my memory and a great sense of humor. I am sorry for your loss.
Ken wilhelm
May 30, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
May 30, 2012
Dear John:
My prayers to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Dave O'Karma
The Staff of Donovan Funeral Home
May 30, 2012
We appreciate you trusting us with the care of your loved one at this difficult time.
Dick DeWitt
May 29, 2012
Dot and the Rasnick Family.
The World Will Be A Lesser Place Without Him.
Dick DeWitt
May 29, 2012
Dear Rasnick Family, Our deepest sympathy to your family in this time of mourning. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Derek Shaffer and Family.
Jim Williams
May 29, 2012
Dot and Family,
On behalf of myself, my wife Shelly, and all the members of the Kent Fire Department, l want to express our deepest sympathy on your loss of John.
We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
May 29, 2012
Dearest Friends,
Many memories will always be in my thoughts of John (Mr. Rasnick) from the time I was a young boy and into my adult life. We have the entire Rasnick Family in our prayers. May Jesus comfort each of you during this time.
The Rininger Family (Bob, Kim, Deena, Robby, and Faith)
May 29, 2012
Dear Dot and family,
Don and I were so sorry to hear about John - I am so happy that we were able to see you both in December and share our fond memories. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest sympathy.....Don and Joy (Taylor) Riley
May 29, 2012
Dear Rasnick Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Mr Rasnick will be truly missed by his neighbors and the entire Suffield community.
Sincerely,
Gary & Pat (Sommerfeldt) Fitts
Cathy (Hoover) Hudak
May 29, 2012
Dear Jim and Hilda, I'm so sorry to learn of the passing of your Dad. He was highly thought of at Ohio Edison - an all around great guy. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Ed Fites
May 29, 2012
To Dorothy and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers are with you all!
Love and prayers,
Ed and Margaret Fites
John Saxe
May 29, 2012
So sorry to hear about Mr. Rasnick's passing. Know that the Lord Jesus Himself will be very present in these difficult days ahead. He is more than enough! Praying for you all.
May 29, 2012
Dear John & Janelle,
May our Heavenly Father bless you and your love ones with His comforting peace at this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Edward & Lee Morris
Karen Hillegas Sturm
May 29, 2012
To The Rasnick Family - My sincere sympathy goes out to all of you with the loss of your husband and father. I have fond memories of your whole family from GHPC but I especially remember as a young child the way your father enjoyed chewing gum. May peace and fond memories be with you all.. In Love...
May 29, 2012
To John and family, please accept our sympathy at this difficult time.
CTF Partners-Kathie Crabtree, Dave Tissot, Greg Fleber and Staff
Ron Hummel
May 29, 2012
To John and the family I wish to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I will pray to the dear Lord to give you strength and peace through this most difficult time.
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