Mildred L. Pasters

Mildred L. Pasters, 83, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on April 16, 1940, in Kirby, Ohio, to the late John and Dorothy (Webber) Beard, Jr.

She worked at K-Mart Store #4169 for over 25 years before retiring.

Mildred was the matriarch of her family, always supporting them and showing them unconditional love. She absolutely loved hosting family gatherings, especially holidays. Her home was always filled with great love and joy.

Some of her favorite hobbies included playing BINGO, visiting Mountaineer Casino, and making sure her flower garden was always the best looking in the neighborhood. She also never missed an episode of her soap operas, or the Price is Right. She also enjoyed watching the black and white western movies.

Mildred will be deeply missed and her smile that could light up a room will never be forgotten.

She is survived by her sons, Robert (Susan) Pasters, Raymond (Maggie) Cottrell and Christopher (Lisa) Cottrell; stepson Billy (Dawn) DelValle; her granddaughter Summer (Shamir Swogger) Cottrell and great-granddaughter, Averie Swogger, both who she absolutely adored; and her brother Dennis McKernan.

In addition to her family, Mildred leaves behind her furry and loyal companions, Cuddles and Shivers and her sons’ beloved dogs, Oscar, Mel, Blackjack, Miss Beasley and Jersey.

The family will receive friends on Monday, January 22nd from 5-7 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home and burial will follow at Sunset Hills Burial Park.