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Obituaries for Heitger Funeral and Cremation Service

Judy (Rohr) Cozy

Judy (Rohr) Cozy

Sep 28, 2018

Judy Cozy, age 76 of Massillon, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 24, 1942, in Massillon the daughter of the late Melvin and Vesta (Smith) Rohr. Judy retired from the Former First National / First Merit Bank after 30 years of service. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic...

James Thomas Pirrung

James Thomas Pirrung

Sep 23, 2018

James Pirrung, age 85 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018. He was born April 12, 1933, in Tiffin Ohio, son of the late Carl and Clara (Schwerzler) Pirrung. James retired from Sears and had worked for American Greetings and Village of Wilmot. He was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church, Massillon Moose and enjoyed carpentry and...

Mary Jean Buxser

Mary Jean Buxser

Sep 22, 2018

Mary Jean Buxser, age 90 of Massillon passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018.  She was bon September 13, 1928 in Justus, Ohio (Sugarcreek Twp.) and was the daughter of the late Albert E. and Verbal E. (Hood) Buxser.  She had retired from MCA Sign Company.  She is survived by the Wayne and Shirley Mishler Family and...

Scott H Kanney

Scott H Kanney

Sep 21, 2018

Scott H. Kanney, age 78 of Perry Twp., passed away Friday, September 21, 2018. He was born September 17, 1940, in Massillon, the son of the late Howard and Isabel (Moyer) Kanney. Scott was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era. He was a training coordinator for the former Republic Steel Corporation. He was a...

Norma "Jeannie" (Little) Hurless

Norma "Jeannie" (Little) Hurless

Sep 17, 2018

Norma Jean Hurless, 85 passed away Monday, September 17, 2018.   She was born March 5, 1933, in Meigs County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lee.E. and Gladys M. (Jones) Little of Canton, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her sister, Marylee DeLaski (Syracuse, NY) and granddaughter Danielle R. Lamb. "Jeannie" is...

Germaine "Gerry" A (Maier) Jenkins

Germaine "Gerry" A (Maier) Jenkins

Sep 16, 2018

Germaine (Gerry) Ann Jenkins, age 89, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away at Aultman Compassionate Care Center on September 16, 2018.  Gerry was born to her parents, the late William A. and Margaret A. (Charlton) Maier. Gerry attended grade school in Massillon at St. Joseph School, and in 1947 she graduated from Mount Marie Academy in Canton, Ohio. ...

Michael J. Theken

Michael J. Theken

Sep 13, 2018

Michael J. Theken, age 66 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018. He was born August 6, 1952, in Massillon. Michael  was a member of St. Barbara Church and had worked for Green Thumb Nursery.  He enjoyed woodworking and was a Massillon Tiger football fan. Michael is survived by his mother Mildred (Sander) Walsh, brother Robert...

Larry W. Laursen

Larry W. Laursen

Sep 11, 2018

Larry Laursen, age 81 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018. He was born September 3, 1937, in Massillon the son of Frank and Alice (Rohr) Laursen. Larry retired from Republic Steel after 39 years of service.  He was a roll helper in the Enduro Division. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church....

George P Hanna

George P Hanna

Sep 11, 2018

George P. Hanna, age 71 of Canton, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Aultman Hospital. He was born April 8, 1947, in Canton the son of the late Phillip J. and Nafe (Nasiff) Hanna. George graduated from Central Catholic High School and The University of Akron. George was a retired photo finisher. He was a member...

Sofie (Roll) Yost

Sofie (Roll) Yost

Sep 9, 2018

Sofie Yost, age 95 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018. She was born July 23, 1923, in  Hambrucken, Germany, the daughter of the late Sylvester and Sofie (Vogel)  Roll. She was owner and President of Yost Candy Company. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and St. Barbara Catholic Church and enjoyed gardening....

John Davenport

John Davenport

Sep 9, 2018

John Davenport 3/16/48 - 9/9/18 John went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 9. John graduated from Canton Lincoln High School in 1966.  He retired from the Timken Company after 32 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father (James), mother (Kathleen) and brother (Freddie). He is survived...

Livio Pelosi

Livio Pelosi

Sep 5, 2018

Livio Pelosi, age 93 of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the House of Loretto in Canton. He was born July 9, 1925, in Brewster the son of the late George and Maria (Cianfarini) Pelosi. He was a veteran of the Army. Livio retired in 1988 from Norfolk & Southern after 40 years of service, where he...

Susan (Hoffman) Romar

Susan (Hoffman) Romar

Sep 5, 2018

Susan Romar, wife and loving mother went to fly with the Angels Wednesday, September 5th.  You couldn't find a more giving person and deeply loved by all.  Surrounded by those who loved her she slipped away peacefully and will be tremendously missed.  Many thanks to the E.R. and I.C.U. Doctors and Nurses at Timken Mercy Hospital who...

Dianna M (Myers) Lococo

Dianna M (Myers) Lococo

Aug 30, 2018

Dianna M. LoCoco, age 71 of Massillon, passed away due to a lengthy illness on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born September 9, 1946, in Akron the daughter of Anna (Pugh) and the late Harry Myers. She enjoyed camping, gardening, and most importantly spending her time with her husband,...

Larry Jay Guilliouma, Jr.

Larry Jay Guilliouma, Jr.

Aug 24, 2018

Larry J. Guilliouma Jr, age 68 of Houston, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 following a long battle with cancer. Larry was born April 23, 1950, in Massillon, graduated from Jackson HS in 1968, from North Alabama University in 1972, and received a Masters Degree from the University of Mississippi in 1974. He began his music career...

Edward Patrick Mchugh Iii

Edward Patrick Mchugh Iii

Aug 23, 2018

Edward P. McHugh III, age 73 of Massillon, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 14, 1944, in Cleveland the son of the late Edward and Anselma Sonnhalter McHugh. Edward retired from the U.S. government after 30 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary...

Beatrice (Burch) Schroeder

Beatrice (Burch) Schroeder

Aug 15, 2018

Beatrice Schroeder, age 79 of Jackson Twp, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born February 19, 1939, in Hayesville, N.C., the daughter of the late Verlin and Jesse G. (Ledford) Burch. She was a former member of  Bethel Temple and attended St. Mary's Catholic Church....

Thomas M. Costello

Thomas M. Costello

Aug 13, 2018

Thomas M. Costello, age 81 of North Canton, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Aultman Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born March 14, 1936, in Pittsburgh PA, the son of the late Thomas and Catherine Costello. Tom graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1965 with a B.S. degree in Metallurgical...

Robert "Bob" M Neff, Sr.

Robert "Bob" M Neff, Sr.

Aug 12, 2018

Robert Maxwell Neff Sr., 85, of Massillon, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 following an extended illness. A God loving down home country boy with family first values; always eager to share his love for family, music and humor. Never at a loss for sharing his entertaining stories and jokes. Born on November 15, 1932 in...

Margaret J. Markham (Quattrocchi)

Margaret J. Markham (Quattrocchi)

Aug 10, 2018

Margaret J. Markham (Quattrocchi), 89, passed away on August 10, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Heitger Funeral Home - Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Ave. N.W., Massillon, Ohio  44646. Your are invited to www. heitger.com to view Margaret's tribute wall and offer condolences...

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