Robert J. Ivan Sr

Robert J. Ivan Sr, 86, of Massillon, passed away following a brief illness on April 18, 2024 at Aultman Hospital.

He was born on October 20, 1937 to the late Donald and Helen (Kobielarski) Ivan of Massillon, OH.

A graduate of Washington High School, Robert retired from the Timken Company in October 1999. He was a devout member of Divine Mercy Parish, St Barbara's. He was very dedicated to family and prioritized his children and grandchildren. A skilled handyman, he enjoyed offering his craft to anyone in need.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Dee (Vassilloff) Ivan; their sons, Robert (Marie) Ivan Jr and Kirk (Ginger) Ivan; grandchildren, Trevor Ivan, Sarah Ivan, Owen Ivan, and Noah Ivan; and siblings, Rosemarie Earl, Elaine McGraw, and Kenneth Ivan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Ivan Jr and Richard Ivan.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 9am - 10:30am at Paquelet Funeral Home, Massillon, Ohio, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial that will be celebrated by Fr. John Sheridan and Fr. Benson Okpara, 11am at Divine Mercy Parish, St. Barbara.

Inurnment will be at a later date in Brookfield Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Barbara's Food Pantry.