Mary Ida Jones

Mary Ida Jones, 87, of Massillon, was called home by her Savior on October 28, 2024 at Canton Christian Home.

She was born on March 6, 1937 to the late Herbert and Evelyn (Clasper) Laughlin in Massillon.

She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1955. She retired from Republic Steel after 40 years of service. Mary was a selfless and dedicated mother.

A woman of tremendous faith, she was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, (St. Joseph).

Mary is survived by her loving children, Brenda (Raymond) Eichel, Douglas (Lori) Jones, Brian (Gina) Jones, and Daniel Jones; grandchildren, Heidi, Hayes, Hayley, Karyn, Kelly, Matthew, Maria, Anthony, Connor, Allison, and Sydney; and 10 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Ann Kauff.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 4, 2024, 9:00 am to 10:30 am at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, Massillon.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 4, 2024, 11:00 am at the Divine Mercy Parish, St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Joseph Church.

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