Hazel Woodruff

Hazel Woodruff, 94, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Hazel was born on December 23, 1929 in Sullivan County, Tennessee the daughter of the late James Booher and Eliza (Wilson) Booher.

Hazel worked in the kitchen at the Massillon State Hospital. She lived most of her life in Tuscarawas Township and spent the last 6 years at Meadow Wind Health Care Center.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wilbert Woodruff, her daughter Anna Mae Nofsinger, numerous brothers and sisters; and her niece, Debby Gesamen.

She is survived by her daughter, Evelyn Long; step-son, Benjamin Woodruff; granddaughter, Chrissy Woodruff; great-granddaughter, Sabrina Woodruff; and her niece, Tammy Reidenbach.

A Celebration of Hazel's life will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home at 12 pm (Noon). Pastor Matthew Hamm will be Officiating. Burial will follow at Brookfield Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 11 am - 12 pm before the service. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com.