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Obituaries for Heitger Funeral and Cremation Service

Charles "Bill" Roeser

Charles "Bill" Roeser

Nov 20, 2024

Charles W. Roeser, age 94 of Canton, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Aultman Hospital. He was born March 13, 1930, in Fort Scott, KS, the son of Forest and Marian (Rogers) Roeser. Charles retired from MK Morse where he was a plant manager. He enjoyed yard work, woodworking, and traveling. Charles is survived by four...

Marian "Pauline" (Hardgrove)  Keller Kropff

Marian "Pauline" (Hardgrove) Keller Kropff

Nov 19, 2024

Marian "Pauline" Keller Kropff, age 92,  of Jackson Twp., passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at The Gables of Green. She was born November 1, 1932 in Canal Fulton, daughter of the late Ralph "R.E." and Esther (Fudge) Hardgrove. Pauline was an organist at St. Jacob Lutheran Church (Jackson Twp.), and at St. John Lutheran Church in Canal Fulton,...

Theodore "Ted" F. Buss

Theodore "Ted" F. Buss

Nov 19, 2024

Theodore "Ted" Buss, of Massillon, passed away in his home surrounded by his family November 19th, 2024. Ted was born August 25th, 1937 & was 87 years old when he passed. He graduated from Jackson High School & was in the Army Reserves. He got his machinist apprenticeship from Timken Roller Bearing. Taught vocation school at Tusky Valley &...

Duane H. Bricker, Dvm

Duane H. Bricker, Dvm

Nov 16, 2024

Duane's Obituary

Dr. Duane H. Bricker, DVM, age 93, of Jackson Twp., Stark County, OH, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Our loss is of great measure. He was born January 6, 1931, in Canal Fulton, OH, and grew up on the Bricker Farm in Jackson Twp. Dr. Bricker graduated from...

Ronald Leo Dietz

Ronald Leo Dietz

Nov 15, 2024

Ronald Leo Dietz, age 73, of Massillon, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 at Aultman Hospital. He was born July 6, 1951, in Canton, the son of the late Richard and Joan (West) Dietz. He was a 1970 graduate of Lincoln High School.  He received his degree in computer programming from Stark Technical College. Ronald was a...

Edward L. Eschman

Edward L. Eschman

Nov 14, 2024

Edward L. Eschman, age 77, of Dalton, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024. He was born July 30, 1947, in Massillon, the son of the late John and Helen (Ridley) Eschman. Edward was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam. Edward retired from Rupp Construction in 2012 after 47 years of service. He was a member...

Linda Kay (Mauger)  Mcmerrell

Linda Kay (Mauger) Mcmerrell

Nov 14, 2024

Linda Kay McMerrell, age 76, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born May 15, 1948, in Massillon the daughter of the late Elwin and Kathleen (Pettibon) Mauger. Linda was a legal secretary and retired from Tuslaw Locals where she was a school cook. She attended Grace United Church of Christ....

Eric T. Harst

Eric T. Harst

Nov 9, 2024

Eric T. Harst, age 54, of Jackson Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Aultman Hospital. He was born April 21, 1970, in Canton, Ohio. Eric was a graduate of Jackson High School and attended Kent State University. He enjoyed football and enjoyed watching all Ohio sports.  He was a die hard Buckeyes Fan.   He collected...

Glenn Eugene Woodard

Glenn Eugene Woodard

Nov 8, 2024

Glenn Eugene Woodard, age 71, of Jackson Twp., passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 surrounded by his family.

He was born October 4, 1953, in Logan, Ohio, the son of the late Johnny and Marjorie (Faulkner) Woodard.

Glenn retired a proud union member of Timken Steel after 30+ years of service.

He was...

Nancy Joanne (Greenwalt)  Cazan

Nancy Joanne (Greenwalt) Cazan

Nov 7, 2024

Nancy Joanne (Greenwalt) Cazan, passed away on November 7, 2024, after a long illness. She had been in the gentle care of the staff at Hennis Care Centre of Bolivar. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Kenneth and Mrs. Virginia (Riehl) Greenwalt, both lifetime residents of Canton; her daughter, Nancy Elizabeth (Cazan) Livery of Massillon, a...

Elizabeth "Kate" Kenna-Scott

Elizabeth "Kate" Kenna-Scott

Nov 6, 2024

Elizabeth "Kate" Kenna-Scott, age 61, of Jackson Twp., passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Compassionate Care Center following an extended illness. She was born March 30, 1963, in Goldsboro, N.C., the daughter of the late Patrick and Loretta (Chaytor) Kenna. Kate was a graduate of Akron University. She is a veteran of both the U.S. Army and...

Richard C. Hahn

Richard C. Hahn

Oct 27, 2024

Richard C. Hahn, age 80, of Perry Township, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his home. He was born April 21, 1944, in Canton, the son of the late James and Mary (Rodgers) Hahn. Richard retired from Republic Steel after 30 years of service. He was a member of Canton Community Church of God and Prophecy....

Frances "Kay" (Given)  Strickland

Frances "Kay" (Given) Strickland

Oct 20, 2024

Frances "Kay" Strickland, age 87, of Jackson Twp., passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Aultman Hospital. She was born February 28, 1937, in Dille, WV,  the daughter of the late Curg and Hildreth (Adkins) Given. Kay retired from Massillon Community Hospital where she worked in patient accounts, and then from Amherst Meadows where she was a receptionist. Kay...

Virginia "Ginny" M. (Blackstone)  Price

Virginia "Ginny" M. (Blackstone) Price

Oct 17, 2024

Virginia "Ginny" M. Price, age 97 of Massillon, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at The Inn at Belden Village. She was born October 28, 1926, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Carl and Grace (Shammo) Blackstone. She was a 1944 graduate of Washington High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Grace United Church...

Janet L. (Hammer)  Kessel

Janet L. (Hammer) Kessel

Oct 13, 2024

Janet L. (Hammer) Kessel, age 88 of Massillon, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center. She was born January 23, 1936, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Norbert and Mabel (Halter) Hammer. Janet was a graduate of St. Barbara School, and a 1954 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She retired from Perry...

Pamela K. (Weber)  Hamlin

Pamela K. (Weber) Hamlin

Oct 12, 2024

Pamela K. Hamlin, of Jackson Twp., passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. She was born, in Glenview, Illinois the daughter of  Robert and Barbara (Hunter) Weber. Pam was a member of Quilting Stars of Ohio, and a past member of the Massillon Woman's Club.  She was a horseman and belonged to , Wayne County Ohio Horseman Council Chapter. Pamela...

Timothy A. Garlock

Timothy A. Garlock

Oct 8, 2024

Timothy A. Garlock passed away on Tuesday night, October 8th, and leaves behind his loving son, Jacob Garlock; parents, Richard and Betty (Hannay) Garlock; brother, Thom and wife Karen Garlock of Jackson, WY; brothers-in-law, Dave Raines (wife Julie) of St. Louis, MO. and Dan Raines (wife Karen), of Raleigh, NC.; nephews Paul and Joe Raines; niece Rachael...

Donald Leroy Hamilton

Donald Leroy Hamilton

Oct 5, 2024

Donald L. Hamilton, age 98 of Massillon, and formerly of Floridana Beach, Florida,  passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. He was born July 11, 1926, in Fairfield County, Ohio, the son of the late Merrill and Mabel (Baer) Hamilton. Donald retired from Republic Steel Corporation in 1983. He enjoyed fishing. Donald is survived by sons, John Michael (Janet) Hamilton,...

Michael James Hug

Michael James Hug

Sep 30, 2024

Donations:

St. Mary's St. Vincent DePaul Society 2809 Lincoln Way NW, Massillon OH 44647 Tel: 1-330-833-8501

Robert D. "Bob" Vanschuyver, Sr.

Robert D. "Bob" Vanschuyver, Sr.

Sep 24, 2024

Robert "Bob" D. VanSchuyver, Sr., age 87, of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born September 29, 1936, in Wanette, OK, son of the late Millard and Eura (Perrin) VanSchuyver. Bob worked most of his career with Skyline Corporation in Sugarcreek, Ohio as general manager where he lead the corporation to No.1 in...

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