John Heinzman

Published April 6, 2026 - 6:10 p.m.

John Heinzman, 69, of Carrollton, passed away April 3, 2026, at Carroll Health Center.

He was born June 6, 1956, in Canton to the late Howard and Wanda (Long) Heinzman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela (Richards) Heinzman; a granddaughter, Jennifer; three brothers, Gary, Howard and Mike; and two sisters, Patti and Missy.

He is survived by two daughters, Carie (Jeffrey) Schnering and Cynthia (Sam Cordova) Heinzman; a son, John Heinzman; two sisters, Mary and Sue; a brother, Ed (Amy); eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other family members and friends.

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