Eleanor Jean (McMahon) Higham

Eleanor Jean Higham passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 11, 2025, with her family at her side, at the Inn at Walker Mill.

Eleanor was born on April 23, 1930, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Karl and Mary Dunnigan McMahon. She was a lifelong area resident.

She graduated in 1948, from Austintown Fitch High School.

Eleanor married the love of her life Richard Thomas Higham, Sr., July 4, 1953, at St. Brendan Church. Sadly, he passed away on October 23, 2022, after 69 years together.

She was a homemaker who was dedicated to raising her children and her grandchildren. She loved her family so much.

Eleanor and her family were longstanding parishioners at St. Lukes Church. She had visited Ireland several times, remembering her Irish heritage. She loved to watch football, one of her favorite pastimes was cheering on the Notre Dame fighting Irish.

She leaves to cherish her memories her sons, Rick (Karen) of Poland, Ken (Cathy) of Scottsdale, AZ., Jim (Sue) of Boardman, Tim of Youngstown, Marty (Nancy) of Warren, and Dave (Megan) Higham of Poland and her daughters; Molly Higham of Youngstown, Mary (Mike) Ryba of Poland and Sally (Jeff) Vance of McComb. Eleanor was blessed with 29 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

She also leaves her brothers Ken and Mic (Maria) McMahon and sisters Marolyn (George), Biscan and Mary (Bill) Vanzandt.  

Family and friends may call from 10 to 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday March 19, 2025, at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave. Boardman followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. celebrated by Rev. Brian Cline.

Eleanor will be buried next to her husband Richard at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, in Ritman, Ohio.  

The Higham family request material tributes to be given to St. Luke Church 5235 South Ave. Boardman, OH 44512

or Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter 1815 W. Market St., Suite 301

Akron, OH 44313

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. Boardman, Ohio 44512. 

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