Charlene L. (Char James) Sumser Obituary
In loving memory of Charlene L. (Char James) Sumser (Canton, Ohio), who departed this world on December 5, 2025 at the age of 87. Charlene leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charlene L. (Char James) Sumser to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Francis James and Kathryn James (Terrett); her husband James W Sumser; and her siblings, Kay James, Richard James (Donna), Daniel James and Thomas James.
She is survived by: her children, Barbara Adams (Dennis), James W. Sumser II (Cheryl), Sandy Rees (Brian) and Wendy Russo (Jon); her grandchildren, Matthew Linn (Betsy) and Stephanie Linn (Marque Reavley); her great grandchildren, Robert, Christopher, Samuel Linn, Maverick, Zayley Wilcox, Chloe, Regan and R. J. Steed; her sister Marianne James; and her sisters-in-law, Anne Carol Sumser, Donna Sumser, Marie Sumser, Pat Williams, Linda James and Marjorie James.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Lamiell Funeral Home (1353 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44703). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests. Memorial Contributions may be made in Charlene's name to Absolute Hospice, St. John Catholic Church, or Canton Garden Center.
