Rudy Andrew Guy

Rudy Andrew Guy obituary, Canton, OH

Rudy Andrew Guy

Rudy Guy Obituary

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Rudy Andrew Guy, 71, of Canton, formerly of Charleroi and Erie, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 2nd, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in New Eagle, PA on December 22, 1952, the only son of the late Andrew J. and Emma Jane (Rehula) Guy. He was a member of Trinity Brethren Church. Rudy was a 1970 graduate of Charleroi Area High School and a 1974 graduate of Edinboro State College (Penn West). Retired after 30 years of service from Erie Insurance group as a claims adjuster, he also coached soccer at Our Lady's Christian School, Strong Vincent High School, of Erie,PA, Lake High School, of Hartville, and Glen Oak High School, of Canton. The founder of the Erie Apple Crunchers computer club, he was also a contributing editor for Nibble magazine.An avid sports fan, Rudy was a Pittsburgh sports supporter, especially the Steelers. He loved photography and traveling, Sanibel Island being one of his favorite destinations, Rudy never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went. Survived by his wife Cheryl (Brothers) Guy; 6 daughters Melanie (David) Moyer, Monica (Steve) Shope, Alexandra Taliani, Amanda (Aaron) Sowick, Kelly (Joe) Bernstein, Lisa (Joe) Hardman; son Christopher Brothers; 2 sisters Debby Leech and Andrea Guy; 15 grandchildren Jacob, Katelynn, Zachariah, Olivia (Christian), Emma, William (Danielle), Audrey, Edith, Joseph, Nolan, Easton, Luke, Camden, and Hayden; 2 great grandchildren Jackson and Raelynn; as well as 2 nephews Raymond and Michael Leech. A memorial service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, January 27th in Trinity Brethren Church, 455 55th St. NW, North Canton, OH 44720.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Cleveland Clinic Hospice, especially hospice nurse Taunia, along with family friends Mike and Sue Gardner and Tom and Sue Geissinger, for all of the loving care and support during a difficult time.
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Brian Farley

January 14, 2024

Rudy and his family allowed me to stay with them for two seasons of my baseball career. He was the most generous of men and I am forever impacted by his generosity and kindness! My sincere condolences to his family and friends

Kathy crotty

January 14, 2024

I am truly saddened by the passing of Rudy. He was a great man with a great smile. He loved his girls my prayers to the family. I sure will miss his fb posting.

Norma Dubs, Erie Insurance

January 11, 2024

My sincere condolences to the entire Guy Family for your loss. Rudy was a long time employee at the Canton Branch of Erie Insurance. We are saddened by the news of his passing. I enjoyed many conversations with Rudy. I wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

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Steve Murphy

January 11, 2024

I was a new hire at Erie Insurance and Rudy help train me , he was one of the kindest people I have ever met. My deepest condolences to his family. He will be missed.

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