Jason Riley, Sr.

Jason Riley, Sr., 93 of Massillon, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. Jason was born on September 18, 1925 in War, West Virginia, the son of the late Maxwell and Bessie (Dunford) Riley. Jason was a WWII Navy veteran. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Eva Fulton; son, Vernon Riley, and daughter, Katherine Geibel. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Jessie (Linda) Riley, Jason (Leslie) Riley, Jr., Timothy Riley, Patricia (Dyrell) Speas, Veronica Hiaves, and Jeremy Riley; 13 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Jason’s life will be held on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Brookfield Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Stark County Humane Society. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-3222