George R. Tabeling Jr., age 89, died Friday, October 24, 2014 at The Landing of Canton following a brief illness.

He was born March 20, 1925, in Massillon the son of the late George R and Cornelia (Turner) Tabeling.

He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Navy on the USS Chicago.

George retired from the IRS after 27 years of service.
He was a life member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Massillon Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, Massillon VFW #3124, and the Stark County Baseball Hall of Fame.

George is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Mary A. Tabeling, sons, Patrick (Mary C.) Tabeling, Michael (Joyce) Tabeling; daughters, Diane (Jack) Criswell, Karen Tabeling; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 27 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Heitger Funeral Home - Massillon Chapel, 639 First St NE, with a Knights of Columbus service at 5:45pm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Massillon at 10AM.

Burial at Calvary Cemetery, in Massillon.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 70 W. Streetsboro St - Suite 201, Hudson, OH 44236 or American Heart Association, 4682 Douglas Circle NW, Canton, OH 44718-3619.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staffs of the Regency, the Landing and Absolute Hospice.

Please leave condolences at www.heitger.com

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