Cledith M. Skeen Obituary (1926 - 2020)

Cledith M. Skeen, 94, formerly of Massillon, Ohio went to his heavenly home on August 7, 2020 at Belmont Tower in Brethren Care Village in Ashland, Ohio. Cledith was born to the late Roy and Clella Skeen on April 16, 1926 in Minersville, Ohio. His family later moved to Hopedale, Ohio where he was raised. At age 17, Cledith enlisted in the Marine Corps. On February 19, 1945, as an 18 year old corporal in the 5th Marine division, he fought on Iwo Jima in the Pacific. From 1945-1946, he served in Japan with U.S. Occupational Forces. After the war, Cledith returned to Canton, to work for the Timken Company for 36 years. In 1982 he retired as a Maintenance Supervisor. On July 5, 1947 he married Margaret Grisak. They were active members of Dueber Church where Cledith taught the Philadelphian Sunday School class for over 40 years. After retiring, he and Margaret enjoyed traveling. They spent over 25 winters in Lakeland, Florida. For 20 years, he served on the Board of Trustees for the Florida Holiness Camp. Cledith and Margaret were married for 68 years until she passed away in 2016. Cledith is survived by his 3 daughters, Dr. Darlene Shearer (David) of Bowling Green Kentucky, Nancy White (Larry) of Ashland, and Shirley Kozinski (Mike) of Lakeland, Florida, 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and brother-in-law, Carl Grisak of Canton, and sister-in-law, Vivian Skeen of Canton. He was preceded in death by his wife and his brother, Dick Skeen. Calling hours will be 4-7 on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 at Schneeberger Funeral Home in Canton. Funeral/graveside services will be held at 11 am on Thursday at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Dueber Church.