Nancy Jean Copenhaver age 63 of Massillon died on Friday, August 16, 2013 following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Omaha, NE and was daughter of the late Donovan and Mary (Strickland) Mesenbrink. She was also preceded in death by her brother Roger Mesenbrink.

Nancy was a member of Church of the Lakes United Methodist Church and EEOE. She enjoyed crocheting and crafts.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Glen F. Copenhaver of Massillon, father-in-law Glen Copenhaver Sr. and sister-in-law Connie Croak both of Lock Haven, PA, brother-in-law Mark Copenhaver of Jersey Shore, PA, Aunt Alice Husky and cousins Deb Barnhouse and David Husky of Iowa, Patricia Weiss of NE, and nephews Rodney, Steve and Mark Mesenbrink of Oklahoma City.

Memorial services for Nancy will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Church of the Lakes UMC, 5944 Fulton Drive N.W., Canton, Ohio 44718 at 5 P.M. with Rev. Nancy Conley officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 3 P.M. at the church prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Church of the Lake UMC - Fish Fund.

Heitger Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Massillon Chapel 330-833-3248.