Patricia A Rhoads

Patricia A. Rhoads, age 83, of Massillon passed away on December 2, 2019, following a prolonged illness. She was born in Wooster on November 3, 1936; a daughter of the late Claude and Jenny Whitmore. She was a Washington High School graduate class of 1954. Patricia married Ken on October 31, 1954. She was a district leader of the Girl Scouts for many years as well as past president of the Massillon Washington Choir. Patricia was an avid reader. Her greatest joy was taking care of her grandchildren. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter Terri Pepsak; and three sisters Joyce Stewart, Gladys Dittmer, and Dolly Corbin. She is survived by her husband of 65 years Ken Rhoads; children Ken Jr. (Beth) Rhoads, Keith Rhoads, Shari (Tony) Rhoads; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister Linda (Bob) Novotny. Funeral service will be held at 11am on Friday, December 6, 2019, at the Paquelet Funeral Home. Calling hours will be from 6-8pm on Thursday and again 10-11 prior to the service on Friday. Final resting place will be at Sunset Hills Burial Park. A special thanks to Aultman Hospice for all the wonderful care Patricia received.