Eileen Marie Crofut

Eileen Marie Crofut, 90, of Massillon, passed away on May 18, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on July 4, 1935 to the late Raymond and Rose Leinen in Cleveland, OH. She graduated from the Cooper School of Art in Cleveland, and utilized her degree to work as an artist for Ohio Bell.

Eileen enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Europe with her work friends. She was a wife and homemaker and especially loved animals - her cat Gussie was always by her side. Eileen loved cooking new recipes. She was married to her late husband, Stanton A. Crofut, for 50 years.

Eileen is survived by many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her sister, Madeline Emling.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, Massillon, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home.

Burial for both Eileen and Stanton will immediately follow services at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. 

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