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William Davis Obituary
Age 70, of Canton, passed away Tuesday evening in Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton he was the son of the late William H. and Marguerite M. (Klein) Davis. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School class of 1959, Walsh College class of 1965 and was a certified public accountant owning Feller & Davis Accounting Agency and working at Cornerstone Capital Advisors, Akron and Donovan Klimazek Accountants, Fairlawn. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Walsh Alumni Association, St. Joseph Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, where he was currently serving as president, American Legion Canton Post #44, where he was currently serving as treasurer, the WM. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum committee and the Vassar Neighborhood Association. His past memberships include the committee to renovate Fawcett Stadium and the St. Peter's Federal Credit Union Board of Directors.
Bill is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rosemary A. (Orkwiszewski) Davis of the home; son, Christopher W.H. (Kristina Pochedly) Davis; daughters, Stephanie M. (Andy) Sullivan, Heather A. (Antonino) Pansera all of Canton; brother, Timothy J. (Debbie) Davis of Manitou Springs, Colo.; sisters, Julie D. Dannemiller of Canton, Mary S. (Norm) Riley of Bay Village, Ohio; brother-in- law, Emil Popa of North Canton; sister-in-law, Victoria (Charles) DeGraff of North Canton; grandchildren, Lauren Sullivan, Anthony Sullivan, Antonino 'Nino' Pansera, Santo 'Sammy' Panera and several nieces and nephews including his godchild, Clare. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Clementine Popa and nephew, Timothy DeGraff.
Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter Catholic Church with Fr. John Sheridan as celebrant. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Monday afternoon from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Wackerly Funeral Home. Donations may be made to American Legion Canton Post #44. For those unable to attend services you may register on line at our 'On Line Registry Page' at www.wackerlyfuneralhome.com
(Wackerly 330 455-5235)
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Memories and Condolences
for William Davis
January 10, 2012
Dear Rosie,
We are so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. It's many years since we're seen each other but old friends are always in your heart. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Our sympathy is with you and all of your family.
Love and Friendship..............Kitty
Ann (McCarty) Bumgarner
January 1, 2012
Dear Rosemary,
I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Please know you and your family are in my prayers and in my heart.
Susie Nicely
December 27, 2011
Sandy, my heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Ed Fernandez
December 27, 2011
I was so sorry to read about Bill,s passing, I'll enjoy praying for Bill and the family at Mass today.
Amber @ GCC
December 26, 2011
Rosie-I'm so sorry for your loss. Bill was my favorite! He was such a great guy, and will always have a special place in my heart
Dawn Nelson
December 26, 2011
Sandy & family,
So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 24, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Bill. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy (Chevraux) Edwards.
December 24, 2011
Julie -your brother is in our family prayers, sorry for your loss.
Henry Meunier and family
Dan & Dianna Koch
December 23, 2011
We our sadden to hear of Bill's passing, a kind, thoughtful and humorous man who loved his family more than anything, our hats off to you Bill, God Bless.
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