Kathleen J. Jones

Kathleen Joann (Knobb) Jones, 93, of Massillon passed away on May 10, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born in Massillon on December 3, 1929, to the late Henry and Edna (Rohr) Knobb.

Kathleen graduated from Massillon High School and then went to work for the Eaton Corporation of Massillon as a Purchaser of 50 years until her retirement.

Kathleen belonged to St. Barbara’s Catholic Church all her life.

She is survived by her two goddaughters, nieces Jana (Rob) Boak and Lisa (Brian) Spinden both of Massillon; sister Betty J. Kasunic; sister-in-law Bonnie Knobb of Massillon; also, several nieces and nephews.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her beloved husband John Byron Jones, sister Donna Slusser, two brothers Robert and James Knobb, brothers-in-law Nicholas Kasunic, Warren Slusser; sister-in-law Norma Knobb; her godson Nicholas J. Kasunic; niece Sheryl Logan and twin nephews Timothy and Thomas Logan.

The family would like to thank the Laurels of Massillon and Crossroads Hospice for their care and compassion.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 15th at 11 a.m. at Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. Calling hours will begin at 10 a.m. and burial will take place at East Greenville Cemetery.