Jeannene N. (Hiltbrand) Blate passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Jeannene was born March 9, 1939 in North Canton to the late Herman and Virginia Hiltbrand. She was a graduate of North Canton Hoover and Kent State University. She married Steven Blate on August 31, 1962. Jeannene was a lifelong member of St. Paul Catholic Church in North Canton. She was a beloved teacher for 30 years at St. Paul Catholic School. Jeannene dedicated her life to her family, friends and students. She is survived by: Steven, her husband of fifty-four years, three children Michele, Mike and Greg (Cathi), five grandchildren Danny Evans (Brigitte), Brian Evans, Jenna Blate, Taylor Blate and David Blate: and four great-grandchildren Brodey, Hannah, Lillian and Johnathan. Jeannene is preceded in death by her parents and mother-in-law Janet Erlanger Blate Altman and father-in-law Jerome Blate. Friends and family are welcome at the Rossi Family Funeral Home in Canton on Monday, February 27, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made for the establishment of an endowment in Jeannene Blate's name for the benefit of St. Paul Catholic Church and School programs.