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Lydia Hug Obituary
Age 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, in Massillon, Ohio. She was born on Aug. 24, 1941 in Massillon, the daughter of the late William E. and Hazel M. (Woods) Kurtz. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from Brewster High School in 1959 and attended Findlay and Ashland Colleges. Lydia was a substitute teacher for both Fairless and Tuslaw School Districts and a Chapter One teacher in the Tuslaw District, ending her career in 1995.
Surviving her are her husband of 47 years, Michael J. Hug; daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Doug Borden; son, William L. Hug; granddaughter, Stephanie Snyder; sister Marilyn (Robert) Kellman and nieces and nephews. Singing was a great joy in her life. Lydia studied vocal music under the tutelage of local vocal teacher, Miss Irene Beamer, starting at the age of twelve. Lydia was well-known for singing Dixieland music. She sang with The Night Owls, Minstrels of Earlville, Toll House Jazz, Cake Walk'in Babies, Dave Greer Classic Jazz Stompers, Earlville Jazz, Rivercity Jazz and The Tired Tigers, with whom she enjoyed participating in the Canton Hall of Fame Parades. Lydia was a member of the Early Jazz Society. Lydia was a life-long member of St. James Church at Crossroads and was a choir member for many years.
A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 at 11 a.m., in St. James Church at Crossroads, 11491 Elton St. S.W., Navarre, Ohio 44662 with Pastor William Andrick officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be made in St. Joseph Cemetery, Massillon. Memorial donations may be made to the William E. Kurtz Scholarship Fund, c/o Tuslaw High School, 1726 Manchester Ave., N.W., Massillon, Ohio 44647, Attn: Guidance Counselor. Condolences or fond memories may be sent to the family at: www.heitger.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Lydia Hug
Bruce and Arlene Lehtinen
December 16, 2010
Mike, we are so very sorry about Lydia. I know today's service was everything she would have wanted. We continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and close in our hearts during this very difficult time.
John Viront
December 16, 2010
Bill and Family,
Please accept my condolences. I'll always remember Lydia as being something of a cutup in Brewster School. Of course she could get away with a little more since her dad was principal
Teresa Douglas
December 16, 2010
Suzanne:I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Will be thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers. Take Care of yourself.
Kathy Brediger Hansen
December 15, 2010
Suzanne and Bill,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was my favorite substitute teacher at Brewster Elementary. Later when we were all at Fairless I enjoyed hanging out at your house. We lost my dad this past summer and although you and your dad will have some sad times ahead you can take comfort in the wonderful memories of her. Please give our condolences to your dad.
Take Care and God Bless you all,
Kathy Brediger Hansen , Kayla, Rebecca and Mary Nicole
Kathy Brediger Hansen
December 15, 2010
Suzanne and Bill: So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was my favorite substitute teacher at Brewster Elementary. Later when we were at Fairless I enjoyed hanging out at your house. We just lost dad this past July, and though there are some sad times ahead for you all you can take comfort in your memories of her. Take care and God Bless.
Kathy (Brediger) Hansen and Kayla, Becca and Mary Nicole
Jackie Phillips
December 15, 2010
Bill, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you. May God help comfort you and help you find understanding during this difficult time.-Jackie (Arthur) Phillips
December 15, 2010
Bill-My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you. May God comfort you help you find understanding during this most difficult time. Jackie (Arthur) Phillips
December 15, 2010
To Mike and family - I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Bob & Becki Oberlin
Tom & Sue Morris
December 15, 2010
To the Hug family,
Our deepest condolences on your loss. Lydia's voice was a treasure. Heaven's choir has received an angel.
Father Ed Gretchko
December 15, 2010
My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to all of you at the loss of your dear wife, mom, grandmother, aunt and friend. I know how she has been and is loved by all of you. Please remember that "Love never fails." Be comforted that one day we shall see her again and enjoy her company in God's kingdom.
Rich Conaway
December 14, 2010
Mike, Suzanne, and Bill...Thoughts and Prayers to you in the days and weeks ahead. I and the rest of my family are going to miss her greatly. Quick to laugh and share the joys of a life well lived, I personally will miss our phone chats when she called to talk with mom. She was indeed a great lady. God has another angel to look over the rest of us now.
December 14, 2010
To the Hug family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lydia was always a fun person to be around. May God comfort you in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy.
Tom and Mary Jane Burkhart
Brian & Steph Medrano
December 14, 2010
Bill and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We remember her always laughing! She was such a sweet and loving person. You are in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless Brian, Steph, Aaron and Nick
Bob & Vickie Sampsel
December 14, 2010
May God comfort your hearts and grant you warm memories of your loved one. We enjoyed getting to know you. Our prayers will be with you in the weeks and months ahead.
Jim and Betty Runyon
December 14, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
December 14, 2010
Suzanne,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I never saw your mother without a smile on her face and a song in the air. Take care! Tammy Burkhart and Family
December 14, 2010
Suzanne,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I never saw your mother without a smile on her face and a song in the air. Take care!
Tammy Burkhart and Family
December 14, 2010
So Sorry to read about Lydia. Our prayers are with your family. Jim and Margaret Arthur.
Janice Amstutz
December 14, 2010
My sympathies to the family of Lydia Hug. She sure was a great lady! She always had a smile and a unique giggle to offer. My first memory of Lydia was when I was in second grade and she was substituting. My mom was thrilled. She started laughing then told me to ask her if her maiden name was Kurtz. The next day she was on recess duty. I can still see her standing there with the whistle in hand. I asked her if her maiden name was Kurtz and she said yes and started laughing. Of course, I really didn't know what maiden name was, but it must have been something funny to make her and my mom laugh! Then, there were the visits to my Aunt Mary Lou's house where I would see Lydia, Marilyn and Hazel. Aunt Mary would do their hair only to have Richie come out and say, "you expect my mom to do miracles!" then the laughter would start! Lydia introduced me to Mary Kay products. She helped me gain confidence in myself and was always there to help me. One Thanksgiving, she had my mom make a big roaster of dressing for her Thanksgiving - and if that was a family secret, I'm sorry I told! Of course, my mom was thrilled that "Miss Lydia" asked her to make the dressing. She and Marilyn read the many memory cards at my Mom and Dad's 50th Anniversary. They definitely can host a party! Lydia, Mike and family, Hazel and Bill, and Marilyn,Bob and family, have always been a very special family to me and my family and my parents, too! Your friendship, caring and kindnesses will never be forgotten. I know my Aunt Mary will miss her deeply as I have only seen her cry one other time in my life - when Grandma Fritz passed away. It is so hard to let her go, but I can only envision Hazel and Bill waiting so eagerly in heaven to greet her and to see her once again. I will miss you Lydia and thank you for being a part of my life and my family as well. With all my love, Janice Amstutz
Ellen Everett
December 14, 2010
Mike and Family,
God has been given another angel.Lydia never came into our office without a smile. We'll miss her.
December 14, 2010
Bill ~ So very sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Miss you! Lisa (Medure) Whalen
Heitger Funeral Services Massillon Chapel
December 14, 2010
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