Velda Parks

Velda Parks, age 84 of Massillon, passed away Friday morning at the Massillon Community Hospital. She was born in Gallitzin PA, on January 24, 1921 to the late Andrew & Susan (Schoenfeld) Nickol. Velda met and married the love of her life, Robert Parks with whom she spent 27 years of marriage. They moved to Massillon after they were married and started a family of their own. Velda worked for the Eaton Company retiring after 16 years of service. She then spent her time with her family and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all those she cared for and the lives of those she touched. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; daughter, Elaine Yoder; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by: Son Robert & Susanne Parks of Massillon 3 Brothers Gary Nickol of Navarre James Nickol of Massillon Robert Nickol of Massillon Sisters Pearl Fishel of Gallitzin, PA Edith Gargon of Johnstown, PA. Many grandchildren, great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 A.M. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon with Rev. Patrick Gardiner officiating. Friends may call one hour before the services. Burial will take place at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials to the American Diabetes Association.