Ronald Jerome Canton

Ronald J. Canton, 85, of Delancey, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born in Adrian on March 13, 1937, a son of the late Samuel “Pedo” Canton and Anna (Sabarich) Canton.

Ronnie was Catholic by faith and served as an Alter Boy at St. Adrian’s Church.  He later became a member of Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church.

 On November 15, 1958, he married the former Margie Ellen Skarbek.  She survives.

He was a 1955 graduate of St. Adrian’s High School, which was the last graduating class.  He continued his education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and earned his teaching degree. Mr. Canton worked as a teacher at several area elementary schools including, Kramer, Banks Canoe, Bell Township and Parkview.

He served in the United States Army at Fort Bragg in 1959-60.

Prior to becoming a schoolteacher, he worked at the B&O car shops in DuBois.

Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, was an avid Steeler, Pirates and Penquins fan. He also enjoyed

participating in marathons including the Boston and Pittsburgh Marathons, and the Punxsy Fall 50 Race.

He continued walking up to 2 miles a day.

Ron enjoyed hanging out daily with his Burger King friends, watching westerns movies, sports, visiting Margie and taking care of his 5 cats.  He had a soft spot for animals.

Ron was a very religious and caring man, who was ready to help anyone in need.   

Ron was a member of the  FOE Eagles in Punxsutawney and the American Legion.

Survived by his wife Margie and several nieces and nephews, Ron was preceded in death by his parents, brother Joseph Canton, sister Mary Jane Clark, and nephew Gregory Clark.

Visitation will be Friday, August 19, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at the Shumaker Funeral Home in

Punxsutawney.

 A funeral mass will be held on Saturday August 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at SSCD Church, celebrated by Monsignor Joseph Riccardo.

 Interment will be at Adrian- Anita Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Stray Cat Central, 42 Progress Street, Brookville, PA 15825 or St. Judes Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Family requests masks be worn to the funeral home and church.

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