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Cindy Downing Obituary
age 51, passed away on Jan. 23, 2020 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born June 14, 1968 in Barberton. Cindy grew up in Doylestown and had lived in Jackson Twp. for the past 15 years with her husband, Walter and daughter Lauren Downing. She was a member of Real Hope Church where she was active in Bible study and woman's group. She loved to craft and was the rainbow and sunshine in the lives of her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking and baking and watching her daughter Lauren's sports. Cindy was an amazing care giver to family and also professionally. She loved her animals, her cat Zeus and dog Blossom.
She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Walter T. Downing; daughter, Lauren; her mother, Beverly (Busson) Lindner; her aunt, Barb North; sister, Laura Porpora and her family, and Walter's children, Timothy J. Downing and Kristen R. Triner; and a host of extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 at Heitger Funeral Home - Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Ave. N.W., Massillon, Ohio 44646 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at 11 a.m. Real Hope Church, 7641 Wales Ave. N.W., North Canton, Ohio 44720. Pastor Jamie Walters will officiate. There will be visitation at the church prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Real Hope Church Outreach Ministries. For additional information or to leave condolences go to www.heitger.com.
Heitger Funeral Home - Jackson Chapel 330-830-0148
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Memories and Condolences
for Cindy Downing
Kathy Oakes
January 19, 2024
We knew her a short time. What stands out in my memory is her smile.
Blessings to her family.
LaVeania Harper
January 27, 2020
Sorry for your loss i think i worked at barberton hospital with cindy its call suma barberton now if not im still sorry for your loss god bless your .
Todd & Sue Roth
January 27, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers to all. So sorry for your loss.
January 26, 2020
Sending Love and Prayers.
Teckla McKittrick
Charlie Brown
January 26, 2020
Our sincere condolences to Walt and family. May she rest in peace. Charlie and Dotty Brown
Heitger Funeral Services Jackson Chapel
January 26, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Heitger Funeral Services Massillon Chapel
January 26, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Kathy Oakes
January 25, 2020
Our hearts are broken. We loved Cindy and will miss her beautiful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Lauren.
January 25, 2020
Was so sorry to hear this news yesterday from Robby, our thoughts are with you and your family.
Virginia Gill Andersen and Family
Barb stocker
January 25, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
she will be missed,
Barb Stocker
Don & Dennie Lebo
January 25, 2020
We are feeling sincere sympathy for the entire Downing, and Real Hope families,
and praying for God's peace and comfort.
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