Rose M. Ballis

Rose M. Ballis, age 68 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday afternoon at Massillon Community Hospital following an extended illness. Rose was born on Feb. 27, 1937 in Massillon to the late Augustine and Elizabeth (Hare) Wadian. She attended Jackson High School. Rose had worked for the former Perry Rubber Company. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Ballis. Rose is survived by her son, Richard Wadian of California, Daughters and son-in-law; Karen and Uriah Mast of Massillon and Sharon Wadian of the home of her mother; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and James Schaer, Sr of North Lawrence, brother and sister-in-law; Paul and Judy Wadian of California, Grandson, Cody Mast and pet dog, Elvis. There are no calling hours or services. Graveside services will be held Monday at 10:30 AM at Newman Creek Cemetery in North Lawrence. The Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to the family to help with funeral expenses. Arnold-Lynch A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-4839 www.arnoldlynch.com