David M. Short

David M. Short, age 73, of Massillon, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 2nd at his home. David was born March 2, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert and Elsie (Bennert) Short. He was raised in Westerville, Ohio and graduated from Westerville High School in 1961. He then attended Otterbein University and graduated from the Ohio State University School of Dentistry. He served in the United States Air Force before moving to Massillon in 1970 where he practiced dentistry for twenty-five years. He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. He loved golfing, fishing, and outdoor activities. He treasured family vacations to Hilton Head Island. He also loved his dogs, Pokey, Nugget, and Buddy. David is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marcia (Everett) Short; three children, Susanne (Bradley) Davis, Janet (Robert) Ziol, and Robert Short; four grandsons, Thomas and David Ziol, and Julian and Quincy Davis; his beloved sister, Charlene (Jack) Hammond; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be Saturday, March 5, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Central Presbyterian Church. His pastor, Larry Lalama, will officiate. His final resting place will be Foxfield Preserve Nature Cemetery at the Wilderness Center. Friends may call Friday from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Presbyterian Church or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Messages of support and sympathy can be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory 330-833-3222