Philip J. Ergon

Philip J. Ergon
Philip J. Ergon, age 85 of Canton, passed away Mon
"Together Again"
day morning, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Youngstown, he has been a Canton resident for most of his life. A member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, he was a World War II Army veteran of the 101st Airborne Paratroopers known as the "Screaming Eagles". He was a survivor of the Battle of Bastogne and was decorated with the Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge with one oak cluster, American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four bronze stars and the World War II Victory Medal. A retired employee of the City of Canton Urban Renewal Acquisition Division, he was a member of the North Canton Elks Lodge #2029, McKinley Eagles Aerie #2370 and the AHEPA. Preceded in death by his father Nicholas Orfandis, mother and stepfather Erasmia and Harry Ergon, wife Honoria "Nora" (Langdon) Ergon, daughter Phyllis Ergon and brother Bill Ergon. He is survived by his children and their spouses Jimmy and Diane Ergon, Nikki L. and Don W. Clark all of Canton, Paul N. Ergon of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, Kathleen and Sam Al Bittar of Canton; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild and his faithful companion "Heidi". Family and friends will be received on Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church with Funeral Services to follow at 11, Rev. Dr. Nicholas V. Gamvas officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to Mercy Hospice. The Rossi Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(ROSSI-330-492-5830)
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