NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 5, 2024 – In recognition of Ron and Ruthanne Wilkof’s years of friendship and support to Stark State College, the Stark State College Foundation recently honored the couple at a donor appreciation event.

Surrounded by friends, family and community members, the Wilkofs received praise for their generosity and commitment to the Stark State community. The event featured a short program with remarks from Para Jones, Ph.D., president of Stark State, and highlighted the Canton Historical Buildings Quilt that the couple donated to the College this year. It also was an opportunity to unveil the new name of the walkway bridge on the north side of the College’s main campus as the Ron and Ruthanne and Ervin and Marie Wilkof Walkway.