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JOHN WADSWORTH Obituary
Age 75 of Massillon, Ohio passed away on Friday July 5, 2019. He was born on July 19, 1943 in Canton to the late John and Dorothy (Brenner) Wadsworth. Jack was a 1961 graduate of Canton McKinley Senior High School, and graduated with an Associate's degree in arts from Wright College in 1981. He was a singer, actor, and dance choreographer in New York City, Chicago, and Canton. He was a choreographer for the Miss Ohio and Miss America pageants, performer and panelist on the Phil Donahue Show, choreographer and performer in many musicals. Jack owned his own dance studio, worked with and taught many television and movie personalities.
He is survived by daughters, Nichelle (Jeffry) Wadsworth and Katrina Ruma; grandchildren Alicia, Andrea, Nicholas, and Domenic, great-granddaughter, Addison; sisters, Tawny (Lewis) Kellicker and Kathy Wadsworth; brothers, Denny, Rodney, and Randy Wadsworth; many nieces and nephews; his partner, Karen Colwell, and her children Terri and Charles.
A memorial gather will be held on Sunday July 21, 2019 at 3 p.m. at Tam O'Shanter Park Shelter (5055 Hills and Dales Road NW Canton, OH 44708). Arrangements entrusted to the Mark R. Vrabel Funeral Home North Canton 330-452-4041.
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Laura Hartman
April 3, 2021
He was my uncle I adored him. I remember one time he came in from Chicago for a visit he was knocking on our door and when my mother Sandi Wadsworth opened the door there he was in all his glory dressed and looking like Elton John glasses and all lol! He will definitely be remembered and spoke of highly and dearly missed. He lived life like no other I had ever seen he definitely lived it to the fullest and was very well known and respected by all. R.I.P uncle Jack I will see you again on the other side . Keep the heavens entertained like you did on earth.
Cindy Burrell
July 15, 2019
To Karen and Jack's family:
Bob and I were so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We will never forget the dance lessons and the fun times we had afterwards!
Adrie
July 15, 2019
Nicky, Trina, & Randy, Family & Friends,
I will always cherish my many privileged years of dance with our dear Jack!
This picture is of our group dancing The Canton Square whilst working West Side Story in the Theatre, a very hot summer in the '70's.
Jack will be most certainly missed by many!
Much Love & Heartfelt Condolences,
Adrie
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