Royal “Dale” Drukenbrod

Royal "Dale" Drukenbrod, age 96, died Tuesday after a long illness. Born in Louisville, he had lived in Canton/North Canton/Navarre most of his life, retired in 1986 from PepOil after 24 years of service and was a member of AARP. Survived by his wife of 71 years, Betty Drukenbrod and several cousins including James Buchman of Massillon. Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Susan (Reiter) Drukenbrod, sister, Evelyn Elkins, brother, Earl Drukenbrod and his dog, Keri. Services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in the Lamiell Funeral Home with Reverend Jared Williams officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 3-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stark County Humane Society.