David G. Oby

David G. Oby

David G. Oby, 73, of North Can ton, passed away Wednesday morning June 26, 2002 in his residence.

He was born April 17, 1929 in Canton to the late Florence (Gould) and Phillip VanFossen Oby, Sr. Da vid was a graduate of McKinley High School in 1947 and Ohio Weslyan University in 1951. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and a veteran of the Korean conflict. In 1987, following a 34 year career in the advertising de partment with Goodyear Tire & Rub ber, he retired and was a marketing lecturer at the University of Akron. Mr. Oby was a charter member of Faith United Methodist Church where he was actively involved in many areas. He served on the North Canton School Board from 1976-1980, Habitat for Humanity Board 1991-1997 and served on the North Canton Library Board. He was a Red Cross volunteer and was active with the Boy Scouts of America and North Canton Little League.

Mr. Oby was a beloved husband, father and Pappy who is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betsy; sons, David G. Oby, Jr. and his children, Catherine and David III of Berea, Matthew W. Oby (Paula) and their children, Emily, Kim and Claire Oby of Akron; daughters, May Susan Oby Halbach and her children, Erin and Matthew Halbach of Canton, Kay Oby Maj (Richard) and their children, Samuel, Sarah and Rebecca Maj of North Canton; and a brother, Phillip V. Oby of Schenectady, New York.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held Saturday 1 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in North Canton with Rev. Alan Kim ber officiating. The family will re ceive friends following the service. Memorial donations may be made to the David G. Oby Scholarship Fund at Faith United Methodist Church, 300 9th Street N.W., North Canton, Ohio 44720. (Arnold, 330-456-7291.)

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