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David R. Sickafoose
David R. Sickafoose, 83, of the Canton-Magnolia area passed away March 6, 2026 at the Aultman Compassionate Care Center following a brief illness.
David enjoyed golfing, fishing and spending time with his many friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his parents Charles W. and Virginia (Ruff) Sickafoose
and his brother Stephen C. Sickafoose.
David is survived by his 2 daughters Kathleen (Steven) Weed of Carlton, GA, Kimberly (John) Picard of Dover and Son Charles (Sally) Sickafoose of Canton, 4 grandchildren;
Stefani Weed and Kaitlin Weed Smith of Georgia, David Picard of Canton, and Allison Picard of New York, 4 great grandchildren, his sister Molly Sickafoose (John) Arend of Bonita Springs FLA, 3 nieces and a nephew.
Memorial services will be held with the family.
The family is grateful for hospice care and therefore, contributions in David's memory may be made online to: Aultman.org/hospicegifts.
Ward-Simchak Funeral Home
330-455-0293
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2257 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, OH 44705

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