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William D Shimko

December 21, 1954 — September 16, 2024

Canton

William D. Shimko, age 69, of Canton lost his battle to live after a long and exhausting journey Monday, September 16, 2024. He was born in Owosso, Michigan and moved to Canton, Ohio as a child. Bill was a 1974 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School of Louisville, Ohio. Bill is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Shimko; his mother, Marie (Witchell) Shimko; mother-in-law, Adeline (Peffer) Hacha; sister-in-law, Jo-lieana Hacha; and grandson, Jacob Davis. Bill enjoyed fishing, racing and spending time with his family. 

Survivors include: wife, Susan Shimko of the home; sister, Diane; children, William and Joseph Shimko; step-sons, Shawn Leach and Joseph Davis; in-laws, Judy Oddi and Chris Kuestner, Margaret and Rocco Rotunno, Gail Coleman, Joseph Hacha IV; numerous nieces and nephews; 11 grandchildren. 

A special thanks to the administration, nurses, doctors, and caregivers at Special Select Hospital of Canton, for your passionate loving care of Bill and family. You were all awesome! 

In accordance with Bill's wishes he will be cremated. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Condolences and special memories of William can be shared with his family online at www.heritagecremationsociety.com. 


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