Richard L. Karlalcis, age 92 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born April 23, 1929, in McKeesport, PA. Richard retired from Superior Meats after 32 years of service.  He was also sexton at Newman Baptist Cemetery. He enjoyed bowling, gardening, fishing, classic cars, and was an avid Massillon Tiger's Football fan. Richard is survived by daughter, Candice "Candy" Douglas and fiance' Jeffery Richardson of Hamilton, MT, daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Terry Searles of North Lawrence; brother, Teddy Karlalcis ; grandchildren, Jason Combs, Joe (Liz) Combs, and Danny Combs and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Lee Karlalcis; Father, Emanuel Theodore Karlalcis; Mother, Wilma (Potocsnak) Galley; step-father, Frank Galley; brothers, Nick Pezel and Rudy Pezel; and half-sister, Delores Hoover. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to USO, P.O. Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077-7677 or Stark County Humane Society, P.O. Box 7077, Canton, Ohio 44705. Condolences to the family may be made here on our tribute wall. Heitger Funeral Home and Crematory 330-833-3248

Stark County Humane Society
PO Box 7077, Canton OH 44705-7077
Tel: 1-330-453-5529
Web: http://www.starkhumane.org

USO
P O Box 96860, Washington DC 20077-7677