Paquelet & Arnold Lynch Funeral Home

11/05/2025

Leona "Anne" Wascherle

Leona "Anne" Wascherle, 87, of Massillon, passed away on November 4, 2025 at Danbury of Massillon, following a brief illness.She was born on July 23, 1938 to the late Vernon and Edith (Stanford) Preece in Massillon, OH.A 1956 graduate of Northwest High School, Anne was dedicated to her family. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, counted cross stitch and knitting.Anne is survived by her loving children, Bonnie (John) Palmer and Ron (Lisa) Wascherle;...

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11/04/2025

Ruth A. Verba

Age 100 of Massillon, Ohio peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 3, 2025 at The Gables of Canton Senior Living Center. She was born November 13, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Massillon, Ohio. She married John Verba on June 12, 1948 and they were married 45 years prior to his passing. Ruth retired from Perry Local Schools where she worked for 25 years in the Edison cafeteria. Ruth was a loving kindhearted wife,...

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11/04/2025

Nita Claire Lombardi

Nita Claire Lombardi, 90, of North Canton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the Sanctuary Grand at Danbury of North Canton.Nita Claire was born on June 8, 1935 to the late Nicholas and Hallie Mollet.In addition to her parents, Nita Claire is preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, James J. Lombardi and their son, James Michael “Jimmy” Lombardi.A special ‘thank you’ is extended to the Hospice team at the Danbury for their...

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11/04/2025

- Meet the Team Tuesday-
This week we’re happy to introduce Terri Arthurs, who joined the Paquelet team as Support Staff in August 2025.
When asked what she loves about her role, Terri shared: “I enjoy the flexibility in scheduling, and I like to be able to help families.” Her calm, caring nature and willingness to lend a hand make her a wonderful addition to our team.

Outside of work, Terri loves reading and spending time with animals, and she has plenty of them to keep her busy! At home, she has 1 dog, 3 cats, 1 indoor rabbit, and 12 chickens, as well as 3 foster animals; another dog, cat, and rabbit.

Before joining Paquelet, Terri worked as an intellectual property law paralegal, and also spent years as a stay-at-home mom and homeschooler. She and her husband, Craig, are proud parents of five children, four boys and one girl.

When asked about her hidden talents, Terri replied with a smile: “Then they wouldn’t be hidden!” 😉

Although she’s still fairly new to the team, Terri says one of her favorite parts of her time at Paquelet so far has been meeting her co-workers and working together to support families in meaningful ways.

We’re so glad to have Terri as part of our team, her warm heart, sense of humor, and love of helping others make her a perfect fit for Paquelet.

11/03/2025

JoAnn R. Boerner

JoAnn Boerner, age 90, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, to be with her Lord and Savior, on October 28, 2025. She was born on December 4, 1934, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Joseph and Lucy Swopa.JoAnn graduated from Barberton High School and, before marrying her beloved husband Gene Boerner, she worked at Seberling Rubber Company.JoAnn was a loving and caring daughter, little sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the heart of...

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10/31/2025

Wishing you and your family a happy and safe Halloween!

We understand that the holidays can bring a wide range of emotions. Whether Halloween was your loved one’s favorite holiday, marks the anniversary of a loss, or certain seasonal symbols trigger emotion. We’re here to offer support and care as you navigate this time.

10/30/2025

Taylor Dominque Saunders

Taylor Dominque Saunders, 28, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2025. She was born on December 1, 1996 in Massillon to Carlton and Gilda Saunders.Taylor was a 2015 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. She was working at Shearer's Foods with her father, Carlton, where her coworkers appreciated and loved her. Taylor was known and loved by many, she had a pure heart, and a kind soul. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, trying new...

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10/30/2025

Eleanor A. "Nellie" Evans

Eleanor A. "Nellie" Evans, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025 at Aultman Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was 99.Nellie was born on November 16, 1925 to the late Yordon and Velika (Dimitroff) Angeloff in Byala, Bulgaria, and immigrated with her family to Canada, where she met and married George Evans, on October 12, 1947, before moving to The United States. She retired from the Canton City Schools after 29 years of service.Nellie was a member...

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10/30/2025

Janice A. Searcy

Janice A. Searcy of North Canton, OH passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 87 at St. Luke Lutheran Community in North Canton. She was born on October 12, 1938, to Cleo and Arnold Groah in Toledo, OH. In 1958, she graduated from Libbey High School. On February 5, 1966, she married Howard S. Searcy. They were married for 55 years.Janice worked at the Toledo Public Library in the catalog department and later worked at Kmart in...

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10/28/2025

Douglas Stephen Pledgure

Douglas Stephen Pledgure, 79 of Massillon, went home to be with the lord on October 25, 2025.He was born on July 12, 1946, in Massillon to the late William and Lelia (Bell) Pledgure. He graduated from Washington high school in 1966. After graduation he joined the military where he proudly served in the Army where he completed two tours in Vietnam. After the military Doug returned home where he was employed at Republic Steel and from where he retired after...

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10/28/2025

Mary K Copeland

Mary K Copeland, 97, of Navarre, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025.Mary was born on June 1, 1928, in Short Creek, Ohio, to the late John and Helen Kubinski. Mary graduated from Adena High School in Adena, Ohio. She later went on to work at Massillon City Hospital as an E.K.G. Technician. She was a member of St. Clements Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her sons, Mark Copeland and John Copeland;...

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10/28/2025

Gary J. Shankle

Gary J. Shankle, born September 15, 1959, passed away October 24, 2025.A dedicated public servant, Gary devoted 30 years to the Stark County Sheriffs Department. He started in the Explorer Program in 1977, and earned the rank of Captain until his retirement in 2011. Following his commendable service, he continued to contribute to his community by working with the Football HOF, the Head of Security for the Canton Charge, and as a Ranger for the Stark County Parks, where he...

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