“David has been a high-caliber leader and driving force for Mercy Hospital leading up to and through integration with Cleveland Clinic,” said Mercy President Dr. Timothy Crone. “His ongoing leadership at Mercy will ensure the continued development of the highest quality care and growth of Mercy’s presence in Canton and Cleveland Clinic’s southern region.”
Stewart lives in Jackson Township with his spouse and two children. He is a graduate of Miami University, holding a bachelor s degree in finance and master s degrees in business administration and accountancy. He s a member of Healthcare Financial Management Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives.
December: 2020s
In addition to its 40th anniversary, SCHTF is running its annual Hunger at Home campaign from April through June. This campaign raises awareness on how hunger affects families and individuals in our community, focusing on personal stories to illustrate the scope of hunger in Stark County. SCHTF will hold several events and engagement opportunities during this campaign, culminating with its annual Fairway to Fight Hunger golf outing on June 12. Visit starkhunger.org to register your team or sponsor the event. You can text HUNGER21 to 44-321 to donate to the Hunger at Home Campaign.
Founded in 1981, Stark County Hunger Task Force, at 408 Ninth St. SW, battles against hunger in Stark County. Operating almost entirely on donations, SCHTF provides free groceries to over 34,000 people every month through 40 food pantries, Backpacks for Kids programs and the emergency pantry. For more information, call 330-455-6667 or visit SCHTF online at www.starkhunger.org.
He was 91.
According to his obituary:
Covey, a native of Martin s Ferry, joined the Navy at 17 and later graduated from Ohio State University in 1952 with a degree in public relations.
He was recruited by the former Timken Roller Bearing Co. to work as an assistant editor of the company s employee magazine, and later joined Meldrum & Fewsmith, an advertising agency in Cleveland.
In 1967, Covey launched his own advertising and marketing firm, Covey and Koons, in Canton, according to his obituary.
Covey, who later moved to North Canton, was deeply involved as a volunteer in numerous community organizations and local charities, including the Boy Scouts, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival, the Canton Advertising Club, which named him Ad Man of the Year in 1968.