Dorothy M. Thewes, age 86, formerly of Jackson Twp., passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born February 6, 1938, in McDonaldsville, the daughter of the late Herbert and (Lucille (Colopy) Schalmo. Dorothy had worked for Jackson Local School and retired from Canton Wholesale Floral. She was a member of Sts. Philip and James Parish, Altar and Rosary, and  Jackson Y. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 60 years, James R. Thewes; sons, Michael Thewes and Douglas (Jennifer) Thewes; daughter, Wendy (Jon) Bolles; brothers, Donald (Carol) Schalmo, Paul (Judy) Schalmo, and  John (Kelly)  Schalmo; sisters, Rita (Dave) Marchand and Roseann  Bowser; grandchildren,  Keara Thewes, Jon Bolles, Jr., Nathan Bolles, Amber (Erik) Smith, Michael Franklin, and Hallie Franklin. She was preceded in death by granddaughter, Justine Thewes and her parents. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024 from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Heitger Funeral Home - JACKSON CHAPEL,  5850 Wales Ave. N.W., Massillon. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10 A.M. at Sts. Philip and James Parish with Fr. Robert England celebrant. Burial to follow the service at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens in North Canton. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sts. Philip and James Parish, 412 High Street, N.E., Canal Fulton, Ohio  44614. Condolences to the family may be made here on our tribute page. Heitger Funeral Home and Crematory - JACKSON CHAPEL 330-830-0148

Sts. Philip and James Parish
425 High Street N.E., Canal Fulton OH 44614