Twila Jean Shetler

Twila Jean Shetler, 94, of Navarre, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, early Monday morning, September 8, 2025.  Born in Massillon, September 21, 1930, a daughter to the late Walter and Bernice (Jones) Shetler, Twila graduated from the former Navarre High School where she was a member of the school band and valedictorian of the Class of 1948.  Twila retired from the Eaton Manufacturing Corporation after many years of service.  She had been a life resident of Navarre and a lifelong member of Fohl Memorial United Methodist Church.  Very active in the church, she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School for more than sixty years.  She was also a former choir director and church trustee, volunteered with vacation bible school, volunteered with Ohio Reads, and visited many shut-ins in her faith community along with many other acts of service.

Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Marion (Gayle) Shetler and Dale (Carole) Shetler, and nephew, Ronald Shetler; Twila will be missed by many, especially by her nieces, Rebecca (Tome) Sekulovski, Susan DiNarda, and Terri (Jack) Shipp.  She will also be sadly missed by her great-nieces, Alexandra (Andy) Sekulovski-Capers, Lindsay (Kyle) Finnerty, and Alyssa Sekulovski.  Twila dearly loved her family and friends and leaves behind many cherished memories.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2025, at Atkinson Feucht Hare Funeral Home in Massillon.  Pastor Carl Kandel will officiate, and burial will follow at Union Lawn Cemetery in Navarre.  The family will receive condolences one hour prior to the funeral service, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorial contributions in Twila’s name to the Navarre-Bethlehem Township Historical Society, PO Box 291, Navarre, Ohio 44662.  Your memories and condolences are always welcome and may be added here to Twila’s on-line guestbook.

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