Funeral Director
Charlene has been involved with the funeral homes since 1973. She is part owner of the Paquelet Funeral Homes and the Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, and works diligently serving community families and helping provide the quality service they deserve. In addition to her many roles, she is also a funeral director licensed by the Ohio State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers.
She has a BSED from Ohio University, and was a teacher in the Massillon Public School System. Charlene and Joe Paquelet have been married since 1968, and have a son Bud, who is a funeral director with the company, a daughter Betsy Paquelet Patrick, and a son-in-law Neal. They also have a granddaughter, Sophie.
Active in the community, Charlene is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Massillon Women's Club, and a Trustee of the Washington High School Scholarship Fund. She enjoys playing bridge, walking and reading.