Joann A. Richardson

Joann Richardson age 96, passed away March 11, 2026, at The Inn at Whitewood Village. She was born November 16, 1929 in East Canton to Walter and Celeste Burkhart. Joann was a 1947 graduate of East Canton High School where she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen.

She was a bookkeeper and administrative assistant for Ecko Products for many years. She also worked at the North Canton YMCA. Joann enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time with her family.

Joann is preceded in death by her parents, infant son Ricky, and dear friend and high school sweetheart Bob Werley. She is survived by daughter, Linda (Rick) Linc, son Gary (Paula) Richardson; five grandchildren, Brian (Tiffany) Linc, Jessica (Dave) Richardson-Brown, Tiffany (Joe) Marulli, Kevin (Hollie) Richardson and Katie (Daniel) Pontius, also step-grandson, Andrew (Regina) Roche. She is also survived by sixteen great-grandchildren; Mikayla, Brian, Jeremy, Arthur, Gianna and Fulton Linc; Alexis, Addison and Lillian Marulli ; Devin (Faith) Halter, Carolyn, Colton and Cade Richardson, and Luke; Ben and Adeline Pontius. Great-great granddaughter Everly Halter and three step-great grandchildren, Guiliana, Theodore and Wesley; her brothers, Dean (Joanie) Burkhart and Bob Burkhart.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the amazing staff at the Inn of Whitewood Village and Crossroads Hospice for taking such good care of our mom.

Per Joann’s wishes there will be a private graveside service held at Union Cemetery in Louisville, OH.

Arrangements are entrusted to Sanders Funeral Home, 218 E. Nassau St., East Canton, Ohio 44730. Family and friends may offer condolences and share memories at:

sandersfuneralhomes.com

(330) 488-0222