Marian G. Hecker

Kinsman, Ohio - Marian Gail Hecker, age 82, died on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. She was born on July 16, 1940, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Virginia Gayle (Nicholas) and Melvin Emery Shoff. Marian was a 1958 graduate of Jackson-Milton High School. On February 10, 1960, she married William Edward Hecker. She was a sales associate for JCPenney's working in home decor and draperies, retiring after working over twenty years. Marian was a member of the Kinsman Presbyterian Church, where she was a deacon and helpful in many ways. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, and traveling. Marian loved her cats and was a supporter of the Kinsman NESFACE, helping out when she could.
She is preceded in death by her parents; a sister, June Baker; and two brothers, Charles Shoff, and David Shoff. Survivors include her husband of sixty-two years, Bill Hecker of Kinsman, Ohio; daughter, Pamela A. (Skip King) Hecker of Howland, Ohio; two sons, Mark W.(Patty) Hecker of Vernon, Ohio, and Eric E.(Kim Miller) Hecker of Kinsman, Ohio; and two grandsons.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 25, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Kinsman Presbyterian Church, 6383 Church Street, Kinsman, Ohio, with Rev. Susan Francis officiating. Calling hours will be held on November 25th at 10:00 AM until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, PO Box 304, Kinsman, OH 44428. Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Kinsman handled the arrangements. Share a fond memory or condolence at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com