Richard M. Grace

Richard M. Grace, age 94, of Paris, Ohio passed away on May 7, 2021.

He was born on November 11, 1926 in Uniontown, PA to Charles Grace and Mildred Collins.

Richard enjoyed a 70 year career as a baker. He was the former owner of Kuppy’s Bakery in Alliance and Grace’s Pastry Shoppe in Louisville and East Canton. Richard was a former member of the Alliance Exchange Club, Louisville Exchange Club, Paris Lions Club, Alliance and Canton Elks and the VFW. He enjoyed ballroom dancing and taught at Grace’s Ballroom Studio in Paris, Ohio. Richard also loved flying.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Frances (Zimpelman) Grace; son, Jeff; grandsons, Gary Mullins, David Mullins, Brandon Grace and Devin Houdek; and many other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Judith Lynne Mullins; son, Richard C. Grace; and grandson, Scott Mullins.

A funeral service will be held Friday, May 14th at 11:00 a.m. at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home.  Visitation will be Thursday, May 13th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with an Elks service beginning at approximately 7:30p.m. at the funeral home.  Interment will be at Alliance City Cemetery with military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to Aultman Hospice, 2600 Sixth St. S.W. in Canton, OH 44710.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home 75 South Union Ave Alliance, Ohio 44601.