Cheryl Lynn (Starkey) Fockler, age 61, of Canton, OH passed away Friday, December 9, 2022. She was born March 10, 1961 in Canton, OH. Cheryl was a Louisville High School graduate, class of '79. She received her master’s degree from The University of Akron and was a schoolteacher for 38 years. Most of that time in the Minerva Local School District. She loved to travel and explore new places with her children.

Cheryl is survived by her mother, Judith Starkey; her four children, Michael Fockler, Andrew Fockler, Ryan Fockler and Jennifer (Patrick) Hanlon; two brothers, Terry (Monica) Starkey, Bob (Karen) Starkey; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and her beloved dog Abby. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Starkey in 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 10am Wednesday at Stier-Israel Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Price officiating. Calling hours will be 5-7pm Tuesday evening at Stier-Israel Funeral Home in Louisville, OH. Cheryl will be laid to rest in Sunset Hill Burial Park, Canton, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Cheryl's memory  to the Minerva Mission c/o Minerva Middle School 600 E Line St, Minerva, OH 44657. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.stierisraelfuneralhome.com

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