Joseph M. Bloom, age 81, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning May 8, 2018. He was born on April 26, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late David and Sarah (Penish) Bloom. Joseph earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and PhD in Applied Math from Harvard University. He met Zandra Mousman in graduate school and they were married in 1963. Ohio has been their home since 1972. Joseph retired from Babcock and Wilcox Research Center in Alliance as Senior Scientist. He was a Fellow of ASME and contributor to Code Section XI Committee. He had numerous publications in professional journals related to fracture mechanics and the power generating industry. He was a member of Shaaray Torah Synagogue. Joseph and his wife enjoyed traveling the world and visiting with family.

He is survived by his wife Zandy; daughter Deborah Bloom of Dallas, TX; son and daughter-in-law David and Michelle Wolf-Bloom of San Jose, CA; grandchildren Brendan, Joshua, Aaron and Shayna; and extended family and friends.

Funeral services are Friday 1 PM at Arnold Funeral Home, Canton with Cantor Bruce Braun officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Shaaray Torah Synagogue or charity of your choice.

Arnold 330-456-7291

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