Sharon Elizabeth

Ofner

Sharon E. Ofner, age 82 of Massillon, and formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026 at Altercare of Nobles Pond.

She was born May 9, 1944, in Bristol, Virginia, the daughter of the late William B. and Elizabeth (Kenser) Thompson.

Sharon enjoyed working in her flower garden. She built doll house furniture and frequently McDonald's for frappes weekly. She liked going the Rock Store and enjoyed Red Lobster for her birthday. She was a Philadelphia Eagles fan and a Green Bay Packers fan. She claimed to be best friends with former Judge Edward Elum and baked cookies for the Massillon Police Department. She claimed to be a non-smoker :)

Sharon is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert Johnston and Teri Dillon; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Jeff Botheroyd; son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Alyssa Johnston; sister, Donna Thompson-Gambino (Frank); eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren (and one on the way); and her dog, Peanut. She was close to her neighbors and many friends who offered her much support.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 6 to 7 P.M. at Heitger Funeral Home - JACKSON CHAPEL, 5850 Wales Ave. N.W., Massillon, Ohio 44646.

Memorial service will be held immediately following beginning at 7 P.M.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Jackson Bear Hugs, 9431 Paulding St. N.W., Massillon, Ohio 44646 or at Jacksonbearhugs.org.

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Heitger Funeral Home and Crematory 330-830-0148