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Gordon Slicker Obituary

Gordon J. "Red"
Slicker
Gordon J. "Red" Slicker, 77, of Massillon, died, Sunday, October 21, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, after a brief illness. He was born on Wednesday, October 15, 1930, in Massillon, and was a life resident. He was employed by Goodyear / Loral as a pipefitter, retiring in 1988 after 35 yrs of service.
Member of St Mary's Catholic Church He was a member of U.A.W. 856 He is survived by wife, Angela Slicker of Massillon; four daughters, Connie, Margie, Shirley, and Jane; son, Jason Slicker of Massillon; and one brother Clete Slicker. He is also survived by seven grandchildren two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by mother, Clara I. (Chapman) Slicker; father, Albert Slicker and two brothers, Carl and Tom Slicker. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Edward Gretchko celebrant. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, in Massillon, OH. Visitation will be at Heitger Funeral Service - Massillon Chapel on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. and Heitger Funeral Service - Massillon Chapel on Thursday October 25, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Memorials can be made to St. Mary Church and Memorial Fund 726 1st St. NE Massillon, OH 44646. For additional information, directions, or to sign the online guest book, log on to www.heitger.com
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Published by The Repository or The Independent from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2007.

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Rebecca Malich

November 2, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I always felt nothing but love when I was around Gordon, his wife and his entire family. I am saddened to hear of his passing and hope that the Lord comforts you all in this special time. I will continue to keep the family in my prayers. I only wish that I could be there to comfort my very best friend, Jenn. God Bless

Heitger Funeral Services Massillon Chapel

October 24, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Shanda Tinney

October 23, 2007

Angie-Angie,
I am so sorry about Uncle Red, and so grateful I got to see you both and the rest of the family in September at the wedding. Please know you are in my prayers. Love and God bless, Shanda

Scott McCamish

October 23, 2007

Jason.We are very sorry for your loss of your father. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Scott & Kathy

JEAN HECK

October 23, 2007

ANGELA AND FAMILY
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF GORDIE.....MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AND FAMILY.....
I REMEMBER YOU AND GORDIE SITTING IN FRONT OF US AT ST MARY'S CHURCH AT THE 5:00 AM MASS.....
WITH YOUR GIRLS AND
JIM AND MY BOYS
JIM HAS BEEN GONE SINCE 1986
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
JEAN

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