JoAnn Copeland

JoAnn Copeland obituary, Canton, OH

JoAnn Copeland

JoAnn Copeland Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home on Mar. 21, 2025.

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JoAnn Copeland, 89, of Canton, passed away Friday, March 21st in her home. Born in Canton on July 1, 1935, a daughter of the late Carl Kramer and Blanch Vivien Hendershot. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband Donald Copeland, 2 sons, Donald Jr and David Copeland, as well as a son-in-law John Crisp. JoAnn enjoyed playing bingo, euchre, bowling during her younger years, and spending time with her family. Survived by 3 daughters Sue Crisp, Linda (Jack) Stein-Bramlett, Stacy (John) Pero; daughter-in-law, Jackie Copeland; 2 sons Carl (Cathy) Copeland, William (Anita) Copeland;
sister Doris Holzworth; brother Gerald (Rochelle) Kramer; 12 grandchildren, Krystal, Bobby, Steven, Brittany, Aaron, Ryan, Josh, Ashley, Alex, Alicia, Austin, Logan; 15 great-grandchildren, Noah, Zach, Jaxsyn, Elizabeth, Kyle, Carson, Dylan, Mason, Jayden, Isla, Jordan, Elaina, Everett, Paisley, Hattie; as well as other loving family members and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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June 25, 2025

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March 23, 2025

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March 22, 2025

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Linda

June 25, 2025

Miss you so much mom.

Demica Armstead

March 23, 2025

JoAnn had been one of our neighbors for almost the last 20 years and to say she, her husband, and their family welcomed us with opened arms, that would be the understatement of the century. She was one of the kindest, most authentic spirits I have ever met and the world was truly made better having had her in it. Linda and Jack, I pray peace, an expedited healing of you sorrow and strength over you and the family. May God continue to wrap his arms around you all, and may each passing day become slightly easier to cope.

Always Loved,
Demica, Marc Armstead & Children

Jackie Copeland

March 22, 2025

Rest in peace I´m sure David (my husband), Don and Donnie jr., and everyone else who played poker are playing a great game. Jackie Copeland also your Daughter in Law

William Copeland

March 22, 2025

Love You forever

Linda Stein-Bramlett

March 22, 2025

Love you forever Mom

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