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64, of Canton, passed away peacefully, Jan. 18, 2012, following an extended illness.
He was born in Hartville on Nov. 18, 1947, the son of the late Chester and Ella Van Camp. Following graduation from Lake High School, he entered the military, honorably serving in the Army during the Vietnam War. Upon leaving the service, Larry entered the business world. He spent 20 years at Office Equipment Company as Service Manager and Graphic Enterprises in several management capacities. Larry was quick to laugh and found pleasure in sharing memorable moments like: playing Santa at the office party, campfires at his cabin, hunting with friends, cheering on the McKinley Bulldogs, and gathering at the Geisen Haus.
Along with his wife of 30 years, Pat (Seikel) Van Camp, he will be greatly missed by his son, Zach; and other family members and friends including brothers, Harold (Gail) Van Camp of Illinois, Bill (Sally) Eshelman of Canton and Jack (Georgia) Eshelman of Massillon; sisters, Mary Alice (Larry) McGhee of Akron, Karen (Randall) Wardlaw of Georgia, Janita Heinbuch of Hartville, Carol (Eshelman) Kinsley of Canton and Gail (Eshelman) Campbell of Tennessee. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his sister, Birdene (Van Camp) Laflin; brother, Kendall Eshelman; and brothers-in-law, Ed Campbell and Ken Heimbuch.
A funeral mass celebrating Larry's life will be held Saturday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 613 N. Tuscarawas Ave., Dover with Fr. Matt Hoover officiating. Following mass, family and friends are invited to a meal at the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center. Friends may call in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory, Dover on Friday from 6-9 p.m. The Rosary will be prayed at 8:45 p.m. Those unable to attend or wishing to share a fond memory may visit the 'Obituaries & Flowers' link on the funeral home's website to sign an online guestbook. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Akron Children's Hospital Oncology Department, 1 Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Van Camp
Bill Vest
January 15, 2021
Larry and I were very close in school and we spent a lot of time together. We even got to see each other in Vietnam for a couple of days that was the last I got to see him. Miss my Buddy
Lisa & Ray Ruggles
January 27, 2012
Pat and Zach. i will always remember my big neighbor guy with an even bigger heart. thoughts and prayer to the both of you during this difficult time. Ray& Lisa Ruggles
Amanda (Sayers) Pearson
January 27, 2012
Zach,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Darlene Knepp Heridia
January 26, 2012
Pat and Zach .He was a friend to my older brother Bill Knepp,Sorry about your loss of your love one, thoughts and prayers for your family.Darlene Knepp Heridia Lake Station, Indiana
Chuck and Pam Kish
January 26, 2012
Pat and Zach,
Please accept our sincere condolences with the passing of Larry. I had the pleasure of working with and sharing his friendship for many years. He was a big guy with a bigger heart, a true gentle giant. We'll cherish the great memories of all the good times we had together. God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Ryan Cook
January 26, 2012
Pat and Zach - I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Ryan Cook
Bill Vest
January 26, 2012
Dear Pat,
Larry and I were neighbors and best buds during High School and I will surely miss him.I could sit here for hours and talk about him all good but one of the most memorable is that he woke me up one morning in Vietnam and that meant a lot to me. Larry I will Miss You.
Bill Vest
January 25, 2012
Dear Pat,
I am very sorry for your loss.Larry and I were best friends during high school along with Kerry Saunders and Bill Knepp usually if you saw one you saw us all. After High School we went our separate ways the next time I saw him was in Pleiku,VN.It meant a lot to me for him to search me out. I have many fond memories of Larry that I will cherish and I will miss him.
Diane Bianchi
January 25, 2012
Pat and Zach,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Larry and I graduated in the same class from Lake High School. I believe he had a flattop then....he was a friend and he had a great sense of humor. Your family is in my prayers and once again my sincere condolences to each of you.
Diane Knepp Bianchi
SHERRY HELM
January 25, 2012
ZACH AND PAT - MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU NOW
January 25, 2012
Pat I was sorry to read of Larry's passing I think of you often and will keep you and Zac in my prayers
Jody DiGenova Hart
Karen Friend
January 24, 2012
Dear Pat,
I am thinking of you and Zack often. Please know that it was an honor to be there for your dear Larry and you. There truly are no words to express the loss you feel at this time. God bless you both.
Truly, Karen
January 23, 2012
Zack and Patt,
All of us who had the distinct priveledge to work with and have Larry as our friend are deeply saddened by the news of his passing. Larry and his wonderful good nature as a friend and colleague has left us all with cherrished memories and traditions of caring to pass on to others. He will forever be one of my heroes and friends and left us all better off having him in our lives. With Love...Scott and Lisa Waite
January 23, 2012
Pat and Zach,
We were very sorry to hear about Larry.
Our most sincere thoughts and prayers are with you both during this time of sorrow. We have very fond memories of all the good old days when we were together and the fun things we did.
May God Bless you both during this difficult time.
Denny and Claudia Yarnell, Canton, Ohio
Wilma & Janice Gillard/Ballos
January 22, 2012
Pat and Zach,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. God Bless you.
Pauline Cook
January 21, 2012
Pat and Zach,
So sorry for the loss of your husband and father.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
May God Bless you,
Miss you, Pauline and family.
Karen Wardlaw
January 21, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Don Cirelli
January 21, 2012
All my love to you and your family at this difficult time.
January 21, 2012
Zach
My deepest sympathy at the passing of your Dad. Hold you Mom close during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
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