Richard E. Cannon, 79, of Wooster died on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at the Smithville-Western Care Center.
He was born May 19, 1946 in Wooster to Joseph A. and Ruth Anfang Cannon. On October 11, 1969 he married Maureen Factor. She survives.
Richard graduated from Wooster High School in 1964 and graduated from the Wooster Business College. He worked at Akron Brass in Wooster for 47 years, retiring as the Materials Manager.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a former Grand Knight. Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially in Canada, and followed Ohio sports. He also coached Little League baseball at Miller Field for many years.
Richard is survived by his children Kathleen A. (Dave Gunkelman) Bache of Burbank, Kristina M. (Tim) Pettorini of Wooster, Tim R. (Robin) Cannon of Wooster, William J. Cannon of North Carolina, and Shaun P. (Courtney) Cannon of Stonewall, Louisiana; siblings James (Judy) Cannon of Mifflin, Ohio and Joseph (Amy) Cannon of Wooster; grandchildren Katelyn, Kirsten, Karlie, Tyler, Tori, Tanner, Ryan, Nathan, Autym, Addie, Sydney, Karson, Kara, Kinley, and Kash; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 11:30 AM at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, 527 Beall Ave., Wooster with Father David Chojnacki officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 until the time of service at the church on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Mary’s School c/o Sandy Howard, 515 Beall Avenue Wooster, Ohio 44691 or Wooster Youth Baseball, Inc. P.O. Box 1134 Wooster, OH 44691
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Sending soo many prayers and hugs to the whole family .. growing up Dick was my 2nd dad. If i wasnt at home I was at the Cannons. RIH Mr. Cannon🥰
Maureen and family, I am so sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. My sympathy and prayers are with you all at this time. 🙏
To Richard’s Family and Friends, Our deepest sympathies go out to you. May God, and the many good memories, sustain you; now and also in the future.. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your families. Sincere condolences from Art Beerys, Smithville, Ohio
A wonderful human being. My deepest condolences to Shaun and his family. May his soul rest in peace.
Send prayers from Texas. I am sorry to hear about this. Our families thought and prayers are with all of you during this hard time.
Dick and I were classmates from 1st grade at St Mary’s School through high school. Then we remained close friends through age 22 through the Young Catholic Adults. I haven’t seen him since I left Wooster in 1969 but I have many fond memories of his kindness, his goodness and his friendship.
Dick had a life well lived. God bless his family.
I worked with Dick at Akron Brass back in the 1970s. He was such a nice and good man to work with. All the family are in my prayers for peace and comfort from God at this very difficult time. Keep all the good memories close to your heart.
I was very saddened to hear about Dick’s passing. I not only worked with him at Akron Brass also for 47 years, but we enjoyed playing softball together. A lot of great memories to keep. My condolences to the families.
With heartfelt condolences from the members of Team 5. We are grateful for the opportunity to honor the memory of Shaun Cannon’s father by supporting the causes that were meaningful to him. We hold Shaun and his entire family in our thoughts during this time of loss.