Daniel Oravec

Daniel Oravec, 74, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2024. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Dan attended Hoban High School, Class of '69, the University of Notre Dame and Kent State University Graduate School. He worked in Plain Local Schools for over 30 years. Dan attended St Paul's Catholic Church in North Canton. He enjoyed being active and often ran and played softball. He loved vacations at the beach and traveling. Dan loved being with his family. His family will miss him very much.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jan, his three daughters Christin Oravec, Emily (Alan) Milkis, Jessica (Jarrod) Watkins, his grandchildren Quinn, Rory and Alden Milkis and Jonathan and Daniel Watkins and his brother Michael (Veronica) Oravec. He is preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Mary Oravec.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 14, 5-7 pm, at the Anthony Funeral Home of Green 4178 Massillon Rd. in Green (entrance off of Steese Rd.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 15, 10:00 am at St. Paul Catholic Church 241 S. Main St. N. Canton, OH 44720. Interment will follow at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park in Cuyahoga Falls. Please consider a memorial in Dan's memory to Earth Justice by visiting www.earthjustice.org.