Annette Elaine Corpe, 76, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away September 7, 2025. She was born on October 12, 1948 to the late George Joseph Bickis and Cornelia Nellie Bickis (Such).
Annette attended Massillon Washington High School, and later graduated from Malone College with a Bachelors degree in Business Management. She was involved in social work and oversaw group homes with her husband. Annette had a St. Bernard, who competed at dog shows, and was a National Champion. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Annette is survived by her children, Erin Wheeler, Jeremy (Angela) Corpe, Teresa Friley, and Joseph (Katie) Corpe; grandchildren, Jonathon, Tatiana, Cruz, Michael, Gia, Kayla, Gregory, Preston and Seth; great-grandson, James "JJ"; and brother, George (Sharon) Bickis Jr..
In addition to her parents, Annette is preceded in death by her husband Daniel Corpe.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Paquelet Funeral Home with a memorial service immediately following at 12:00 pm.
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