All Obituaries

Melissa A. Moore, age 46 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Melissa worked at True Value Hardware.  Melissa is survived by her daughter Chelsea Haswell; parents Michael Moore and Gloria Bowman and Betty and Sam Wright; brothers Michael (Kristy) Moore Jr. and Jeffrey Moore; granddaughter Hayden Haswell, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.    Funeral services were held privately. Burial was in Brookfield Cemetery. Please leave condolences to the family...

Terri L. Conrad, 56 of Massillon passed away on March 26, 2020 at her home. She was born December 28, 1963 in Canton the daughter of the late Charles and Judith Caley. Terri retired from Canton City Hall. She enjoyed music, family, and animals. Terri is survived by her sons, Josh Conrad, Justin (Tasha) Conrad; fiancé, Scott Slicker; siblings, Chuck (Gloria) Caley, Debbie Christofides, Jeff (Kathy) Caley, Scott (Karen) Caley, Christy (Scott) Moore; four grandchildren and many nieces...

Donald R. Harwig, age 82 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 following a long period of declining health. He was born May 8, 1937, in Akron, Iowa, son of the late Bernard and Aleen (Cummins) Harwig. Don proudly served in the Navy for four years during the Korean Conflict.  He was a member of V.F.W. Post #3124. Don was a Massillon fireman for 30 years and had served as assistant chief.  He had also served as Massillon auditor for a year.  In his retirement he was...

Grace Elizabeth Schwarzwaelder, age 18 of Jackson Township passed away on March 19, 2020. She was born April 14, 2001 in Pittsburgh the daughter of David and Wanda (Timothée) Schwarzwaelder. Grace was a 2019 graduate of Jackson High School, where she was inducted into the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. Currently she was attending The OSU Mansfield Campus. She was involved in dance, track and field, cross country, and swimming. She was passionate about...

Robert E. Hassman, age 80 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born August 7, 1939, in Massillon the son of the late Joseph and Hilda (Schalmo) Hassman.  Robert  owned and operated Haussie's Market,  after a long career with Buckeye Biscuit.  He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, V.F.W., and was an avid Massillon Tiger Football fan.  Robert is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Shawn...

James W. Gall, age 98 of Canton passed away on March 19, 2020.  Because of the current health situation, services will be planned at a later date. Condolences may be made at www.heitger.com. Heitger Funeral Home - Jackson Chapel   330-830-0148. James "Jim" W. Gall, age 98 of Canton, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. He was born October 14, 1921, in Huron, Ohio, the son of the late Elmer F. and Alma (Morse) Gall.  Jim was a WWII  B-17 Bomber Pilot...

Pearl Irene (Linderman) Cline, age 89 of Canton, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at St. Joseph Care Center.  She was born May 31, 1930, in Charleroi, PA, the daughter of  the late James and Elizabeth (Burnsworth) Linderman. Pearl retired from A I Store It All.  Pearl is survived by sons, Alan B. (Carol) Cline, Danny E. Cline and Jack R. Cline; daughters, Jill Elaine Cline, Janet Ruth Dorety; thirteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...

Robert Allan Carpenter, at 58 of Massillon passed away March 15, 2020 at Compassionate Care Center. He was born November 28, 1961 in Charleston, WV the son of Robert and F. Kay Carpenter. Allan loved fishing and boating; his 61 Impala and the rest of his cars. He enjoyed spending time with his dogs, Chicgo, Molly, and Lulu. He was preceded in death by his brother, L. Doug Carpenter. He is survived by brothers, G. Kent Carpenter, Michael Carpenter, Kevin (Jackie) Carpenter; companion, Susan...

Floyd Thomas Rohrer, age 88, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday March 14, 2020.  He was born October 19, 1931, in Canton, Ohio to the late August and Geneva Rohrer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Military and served in the Korean War.  Floyd retired from Akromold Inc., in Cuyahoga Falls, in 1996 after nearly 30 years of service. Floyd was a devoted Christian.  He was a member of Bethel Temple Assembly of God Church for 57 years, where he served as a deacon and Sunday...

Brenda R. Heitger, age 48, of Beach City, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 14, 2020. She was born December 6, 1971, in Massillon and is the daughter of Raymond and LaVonne (Davis) Heitger of Brewster.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Lauri (Robert) Adkins;  maternal grandfather, Wallace Davis; her partner, Charles Merry and their extended family, and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her maternal...