Linda  K. Swinford, of Canton was born into the world on February 14, 1943, and born into eternity on April 30, 2019. She retired from Rivertree Christian Church and was instrumental in establishing the food pantry at the church. Linda was a loving and devoted wife and recently celebrated her 50 year anniversary with her husband David C. Swinford.  She was an amazing mother to three children, Mark (Amy) Swinford, Jennifer Swinford Gerber and Curtis Swinford and a caring grandmother to Taylor, Brandon, Zachary, Evelyn, Eleanor and Winston. Linda was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Kitty (Simmons) Smith and a brother Lester Smith. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Heitger Funeral Home - Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Ave. N.W., Massillon from 2 to 4 P.M. Funeral service will be on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the funeral home at 10 A.M. with Dr. Clifford Price officiating. Burial to follow the service at Mt. Peace Cemetery, Hartville. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Stark County Humane Society  P O Box 7077, Canton, Ohio  44705. Condolences to the family may be made here on our tribute wall. Heitger Funeral Home and Crematory - Jackson Chapel 330-830-0148.

Stark County Humane Society
PO Box 7077, Canton OH 44705-7077
Tel: 1-330-453-5529
Web: http://www.starkhumane.org