Cora Parnacott-Hershey

Cora Parnacott-Hershey passed away at Legends Care Center on October 17, 2020, at the age of 93. She was born in Massillon to Catherine (McGinnis) and Manuel Morales on May 5, 1927. She was a lifelong member of the Massillon Baptist Temple. Cora retired from EKCO (American Home Products) after 40 years. She enjoyed listening to the Cleveland Indians, attending Massillon Tiger football games, working in her yard, and dining out at the local restaurants. Cora was preceded in death by her parents, first husband R. James Parnacott, second husband Merle Hershey, sisters Blanche Baughman, Mary Bietel, and Margarite Morales, brother James McGinnis. She is survived by her son Alan (Valerie) Parnacott; sisters Catherine Daughenbaugh and Virginia Pendelino; brother Manuel (Nancy) Morales; 3 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. A special thanks to Grace Hospice, her caring nurse Kim, as well as the Legends Care Center and their caring staff. Funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the Paquelet Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Emery officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Wednesday and again from 10-11 on Thursday prior to the service. Final resting place will be at Massillon Cemetery.