Cherlyn "Deni" Paul

Cherlyn “Deni” Paul, 81, of Canton, passed away February 5, 2025. 

Deni was born on November 30, 1943 in Fayetteville, WV to the late Carl and Colleen Denoff. In August of 1963, Deni married the love of her life, the late Thomas “Rabbit” Paul. Together, they raised three children in Massillon. She retired from JC Penny’s after 30 years. 

She is survived by her children, Debbie (Dan) Gallagher, Blake (Lisa) Paul and Vicki Valentine; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; brothers Kenton (Cathy) Denoff and Mark (Debbie) Denoff. 

Private funeral services will be held at Paquelet Funeral Home, 1100 Wales Rd., Massillon, OH 44646. Interment in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest with her husband, Rabbit. 

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