Geraldine Ann Kandle Obituary

We announce the death of Geraldine Ann Kandle (Massillon, Ohio), who passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 87. Geraldine Ann will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Virgil Null and Betty Null; and her husband Laverne "Larry" Kandle. She is survived by: her children, Tony Johnson, Chris Johnson (Connie), Kim Ream (late Mike), Stephanie Williams, Susie Allman (Keith), Tim Kandle (Vicky), Lane Willhite (Debbie), Christi Vesely (Ken) and Kelly Douglas; her grandchildren, Tony Johnson II (Sarah), Matt Johnson (Brooke), Jana Cooper (Brandon), Christina Gambrel (Kyle), Trisha Imhoff (Todd), Michael Ream (Taylor Arnold), Griffin Allman (Olivia) and Kelsey Nist (Brady); her children, Lee Anne Yancey (Kurt), Brenda Rea (Jeff), Jerry Willhite, Jodene Davis (Don), Jill Willhite, Nick Vesely (Julie), Daniel Douglas (Gillian), Bethany Gray (Lucas) and Dillon Douglas (Meredith); her great grandchildren, Nathan, Ava, Elliott, Asher, Jaxon, Kayla, Chloe, Maddison, Evelyn, Colbie and Lydia; and her sisters, Sylvia Bishop (late Lorin), Sheila Stumbo (Darrell) and Lisa Gaetano (John). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Paquelet Funeral Home (1100 Wales Rd NE, Massillon, OH 44646). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 at 2:30 PM at the same location.

In Geri's memory, donations may be made to Aultman Women's Board Compassionate Care Center (https://aultman.org).