Ernest Chekan

Ernest Chekan, 92, of Canton, passed away Friday, July 17th, at Alliance Community Hospital. Born in Canton on October 25, 1927, a son of the late Mary (Tolen) and George Chekan Sr., also preceded in death by his wife Mary (Stefanak) Chekan in 2019, sister Margaret Garren, 2 brothers George Chekan Jr, and Albert Chekan. A member of the former St. Paul's Catholic Church, he was employed for 52 years in the electrical maintenance department for 52 years before retiring in 1999. Survived by sister-in-law Sophie Michel; as well as several nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11AM on Thursday, July 23rd in the Christ the Servant Catholic Parish with Rev. Msgr. Lewis F. Gaetano officiating. You may add your condolence on our website: www.waltner-simchak.com.

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