John T. Edel

John T. Edel, age 81 of Jackson Twp., passed away July 21,2010 at The Laurels of Canton. John was born February 19, 1929 in New Castle, PA to the late John & Virginia (Bender) Edel and moved to Massillon in 1958. He served in the US Navy and received an Honorable Discharge. He graduated from Wheeling High School, received a BS in Education from West Virginia University and a MS Degree from Tuskegee Institute. For a number of years he taught chemistry and mathematics at Perry High School, Tuslaw High School and finished with twenty two years with Plain Local Schools at Glen Oak High School. His personal interests included amateur radio, Jackson Lions Club (past president), and he volunteered with income tax preparation for AARP. He served on the national QCWA Board of Directors for ten years. He attended St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Massillon. He was an avid bridge player. John is survived by his wife, Janet Elaine (Snider) Edel, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. They have four children, John 'Jay' (Debbie) Edel of Findlay, OH, Charla Edel Chrisman of Clearwater, FL, Frank S. (Sheri) Edel of Palm Harbor, FL and Christa (Brad) Wolansky of Wichita, KS. John has six grandchildren and one great granddaughter. A Celebration of John Edel's life will be 11 AM Monday at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. The Rev. Lynn Williamson will officiate. Cremation will follow the service. Friends are invited to call Sunday from 5-8 PM at the funeral home and Monday from lO AM until the service. The family would suggest contributions to the American Cancer Society, Hope Lodge, 11432 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Messages of support and sympathy can be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com. Paquelet –Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-3222