Albert Daniel “Dan” McClaskey Sr., 83 of Canal Fulton passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026. Born May 6, 1943 to the late Albert and Laura (Miller) McClaskey; he was a 1961 graduate of Carrollton High School, served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1966 and retired from the Hoover Company with over 30 years of service.

Dan was an avid sports fan. He was a loyal Ohio State and Massillon Tiger football fan. He enjoyed playing golf, baseball and bowling. When his children were younger he was always on the sideline, whether coaching them on the field, participating in the chain gang for football or being involved in the booster club. Dan also loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Mark and Dick McClaskey; brother-in-law, Kelcie Huffman; sister-in-law, Sue McClaskey and great-grandson, Louis Stuart.

Dan is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Billie (Crawford) McClaskey; children, Danny (Pam) McClaskey, Laura Woodruff and Dave (Kim) McClaskey; grandchildren, William Woodruff, Becky Stuart, Cody Woodruff and Brody McClaskey; five great-grandchildren; brother, Tom McClaskey and sister, Sherri Huffman.

Funeral Services will be held FRIDAY, October 9, 2026, 12:00pm at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St E (Rt. 93) Canal Fulton. Visitation ONE HOUR PRIOR to service time at the funeral home. Burial with military honors at Canal Fulton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stark County Humane Society, PO Box 7077, Canton, OH 44705.