Rita Yvonne Russell

Rita Yvonne Russell, 70, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2019. She was born in Massillon on April 27, 1948 to Billy Royce and Goldie (Coy) Russell. Rita was a retiree of Detroit Diesel after 20 years of service and spent most of her life in the area. She is survived by a brother, Randy Russell; and numerous nephews and nieces. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Thyran Matie and a brother, Jerry Russell. Friends may gather from1pm -2pm on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Paquelet Funeral Home with a Memorial Celebration at 2pm. Inurnment will follow at West Lebanon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory 330-833-3222 WWW. PAQUELET.COM