Nancy Helen Bell, age 76 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Rose Lane Care Facility.

She was born June 21, 1946, in Watertown South Dakota, the daughter of the late Killian and Stella (Wall) Stricherz.

Nancy retired from Meadowwind Health Care Center in 1996 where she was an RN.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Daniel M. Bell; two sons, Andrew Charles (Karen) Bell, Anthony John (Kathy) Bell; Daughter, Jennie Marie (James) Fetter; three brothers, Killian "Kelly" G. (Carole), Mathias "Matt" (Kelly), David "Dave" (Sue) Stricherz; three sisters, Janice Stricherz, Mary (Pete) Evanson, Luvina "Vina" (Jim) Clendenin; grandchildren, Claire, Ethan, James, Henry, Gracen, Andrew, Gabe, Sean, Zach, C.J.; sisters-in-law, Fe and Bev; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by father, Killian Frederick Stricherz; mother, Stella Ruth Stricherz; brother, Richard Stricherz; two brothers-in-law, Thomas and James (Marlene) Bell.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 206 Cherry Rd NE, Massillon at 10:30 am with The Very Rev. Canon Matthew (Maciej) Mankowski celebrant.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022,  at Heitger Funeral Home - Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Ave NW, from 4PM to 7 PM and on Friday, October 21 an hour prior to the service at the church from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Her final place of rest will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Watertown, SD.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Mary's  St. Vincent de Paul 726 First St. N.E., Massillon, OH 44646 or American Diabetes Association 1815 W. Market Street Suite 108, Akron, Ohio 44313.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.heitger.com Heitger Funeral Home and Crematory 330-830-0148

St. Mary's St. Vincent DePaul Society
2809 Lincoln Way NW, Massillon OH 44647
Tel: 1-330-833-8501

American Diabetes Association
1815 W. market St., Suite 108, Akron OH 44313