Our Staff
Our Staff
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.
Jim Patron
Jim Patron, lifelong Canton resident, has been affiliated with funeral service since he was 15, starting out as a multi-talented young employee, for the neighborhood funeral home. He was a 1974 graduate of Lincoln High School, graduated from Kent State University, and Kentucky College of Mortuary Science. Jim served as organist and choir director of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Canton, previously owned and operated three funeral homes in southern Ohio, currently owns and operates Hecker-Patron Funeral Home in Uniontown, and as of 2023, became the owner and operator of Lamiell Funeral Home. Jim chose funeral service, as he was fascinated by the business and felt as though it was a profession that reached out to people during a very difficult time in their lives. He truly felt the need to help others.
Jim is a WWE fan, enjoys music, and has a passion for Classic cars. Two of his favorites, the Cuda and GTO. Very much a hands-on guy, he enjoys remodeling projects and is very much a perfectionist with his work. Jim and his wife, Sue, who works as Office Administrator of both funeral homes, have five children and ten grandchildren. Together, they enjoy the simple pleasures of life; quiet evenings sitting outside in the summer months, sitting by the fire during the cooler evenings, time shared with family and friends, and spoiling their eight-year-old, German Shepherd, Jamie. Together, they believe the importance of God being the center of one’s life.
Jim Patron
Jim Patron, lifelong Canton resident, has been affiliated with funeral service since he was 15, starting out as a multi-talented young employee, for the neighborhood funeral home. He was a 1974 graduate of Lincoln High School, graduated from Kent State University, and Kentucky College of Mortuary Science. Jim served as organist and choir director of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Canton, previously owned and operated three funeral homes in southern Ohio, currently owns and operates Hecker-Patron Funeral Home in Uniontown, and as of 2023, became the owner and operator of Lamiell Funeral Home. Jim chose funeral service, as he was fascinated by the business and felt as though it was a profession that reached out to people during a very difficult time in their lives. He truly felt the need to help others.
Jim is a WWE fan, enjoys music, and has a passion for Classic cars. Two of his favorites, the Cuda and GTO. Very much a hands-on guy, he enjoys remodeling projects and is very much a perfectionist with his work. Jim and his wife, Sue, who works as Office Administrator of both funeral homes, have five children and ten grandchildren. Together, they enjoy the simple pleasures of life; quiet evenings sitting outside in the summer months, sitting by the fire during the cooler evenings, time shared with family and friends, and spoiling their eight-year-old, German Shepherd, Jamie. Together, they believe the importance of God being the center of one’s life.
Sue Patron
Sue Patron is happy to assist her husband, Jim, in serving families during a very tender time in their lives. She was born in Columbus, Ohio and spent the first few years living in several cities such as Fremont, Newark, and Akron, before her family settled in Mogadore. She was a 1977 graduate of Mogadore High School and a member of the Marching Band Bell Corps (aka “kick line”).
A stay-at-home mom, she was incredibly grateful, never missing the important milestones in their lives. She volunteered for many school activities and for this, received the “Heart of Your Community Award.”
Now, proud to be able to work beside Jim, she serves as Office Administrator of their two funeral home locations; Lamiell Funeral Home in Canton and Hecker-Patron in Uniontown.
Sue enjoys decorating their home, especially during the holidays, both indoors and outdoors. She is always seeking new ideas and finds great joy and fulfillment in making their home feel warm and inviting. She enjoys time that she and Jim can spend together and looks forward to them taking on a new adventure – camping. She enjoys family get togethers, visiting with friends, and being a “dog mom.” Knowing God is present in her everyday journey, is her greatest gift.
Sue Patron
Sue Patron is happy to assist her husband, Jim, in serving families during a very tender time in their lives. She was born in Columbus, Ohio and spent the first few years living in several cities such as Fremont, Newark, and Akron, before her family settled in Mogadore. She was a 1977 graduate of Mogadore High School and a member of the Marching Band Bell Corps (aka “kick line”).
A stay-at-home mom, she was incredibly grateful, never missing the important milestones in their lives. She volunteered for many school activities and for this, received the “Heart of Your Community Award.”
Now, proud to be able to work beside Jim, she serves as Office Administrator of their two funeral home locations; Lamiell Funeral Home in Canton and Hecker-Patron in Uniontown.
Sue enjoys decorating their home, especially during the holidays, both indoors and outdoors. She is always seeking new ideas and finds great joy and fulfillment in making their home feel warm and inviting. She enjoys time that she and Jim can spend together and looks forward to them taking on a new adventure – camping. She enjoys family get togethers, visiting with friends, and being a “dog mom.” Knowing God is present in her everyday journey, is her greatest gift.
Julie and Kelly Julian
David (Kelly) and Julie Julian have served as Support Staff for Hecker-Patron Funeral Home since 2019. They have lived in the Uniontown area for 28 years. Since retirement from their full-time jobs, they also serve at their church, Temple Baptist Church in Green. They enjoy traveling and attending concerts of their favorite southern gospel groups.
Julie and Kelly Julian
David (Kelly) and Julie Julian have served as Support Staff for Hecker-Patron Funeral Home since 2019. They have lived in the Uniontown area for 28 years. Since retirement from their full-time jobs, they also serve at their church, Temple Baptist Church in Green. They enjoy traveling and attending concerts of their favorite southern gospel groups.
Dan Casto
Danny Casto was born in Spencer, West Virgina and moved to Akron when he was 12 years old. He and his wife, Donna, have a large, close-knit family, who they enjoyed spending time with.
Dan retired from the Eaton Corp. in 2016. Since his retirement, Dan now spends his time doing the things he has always enjoyed . . . remodeling, landscaping, and woodworking. He uses these gifts to help seniors (and many others) who need a helping hand and may not be able to do certain things.
A devoted Christian, Dan feels he is very blessed to be able to use his talents for God and His glory.
Dan Casto
Danny Casto was born in Spencer, West Virgina and moved to Akron when he was 12 years old. He and his wife, Donna, have a large, close-knit family, who they enjoyed spending time with.
Dan retired from the Eaton Corp. in 2016. Since his retirement, Dan now spends his time doing the things he has always enjoyed . . . remodeling, landscaping, and woodworking. He uses these gifts to help seniors (and many others) who need a helping hand and may not be able to do certain things.
A devoted Christian, Dan feels he is very blessed to be able to use his talents for God and His glory.