Shirley R. Widing

Shirley R. Widing, 96, of Massillon, passed away on November 13, 2023 at Aultman Hospital, surrounded by her loving family .

She was born on November 6, 1927 to the late Everett and Mary (Boing) Stoner of Massillon, OH.

She was a 1945 graduate of Washington High School. She retired from Massillon Public Schools. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Massillon. A longtime member of the Epslion Epsilon, Chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority, where she served as its president. She was a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother and beloved by many. She enjoyed traveling, sight seeing, shopping, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Shirley is survived by her loving children, David (Denise) Widing, Mark Widing and Diane Hyams; grandchildren, Andrew & Christopher Widing; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Richard Lee Widing; siblings, William "Bill" Stoner and Wanda Schubert.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Massillon.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 1:00 pm at the St Paul's Lutheran Church, with Rev. Mark Kreemer, officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Massillon.

The family would like to say a special Thank You to Shirley's Health care Team, her friends at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and all her friends with whom she shared so many special memories, they will always be treasured.

Messages of condolence and support may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com