Linda J. Ries

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Linda Ries

Linda J. Ries, 84, of Carrollton, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at Carroll Health Care.

She was born Sept. 22, 1941, in Massillon to the late Raymond and Greeba (Shonk) Dietz.

She was a graduate of Washington High School. In 1976, Linda and others founded the Carroll-Stark-Tuscarawas County Chapter of Compassionate Friends, a bereavement group for families who have lost a child. She served as chapter leader for 30 years and produced the newsletter during that time. Linda and her husband, Roy, owned Cedar Outdoor Furniture. She was a member of the Stark County Home Builders Association. She was dedicated to her family and friends and was a devoted Elvis fan.

She is survived by her children, Daniel R. Ries and Christine Ries; grandchildren, Lauren (Chris) Conrad and Max Romick; great-grandchildren, Will, Wes and Owen; siblings, Richard Dietz, Mary (Jack) Lee, John (Camila) Dietz, Margie Sciortino, Joan (Lloyd) Miller and Jan Armstrong; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy H. Ries; and a son, Jimmy Ries.

Visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home in Massillon, with funeral services at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home, with Bill Newell officiating.

Interment will take place in Brookfield Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Friends, 1167 Lennox Ave. NE, Massillon, OH 44646.

To share a memory of Linda or leave a special message for her family, visit www.paquelet.com.

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